Experience

Beijing 101 Middle/High School 北京一零一中学

• China
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IB DP Director/Teacher, TOK and geography

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Led team of new DP faculty through IB authorization. Coordinated for DP faculty and with Chinese middle- and upper-leadership. Directed integration of IB practices across department’s AP and Chinese curriculum. Structured, trained and modeled sustainable collaborative planning across dept. Facilitated multiple approaches to professional development, incl. weekly PD meetings. Supported faculty and students through pandemic restrictions and remote learning. Taught Grades 10, 11 and 12 TOK and geography to gifted, EAL students. Show less



Beijing National Day School

• China
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher, AP Human Geography, AP English Language and World Cultures

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

  Instructed 3 college-prep courses (2 AP) for EALs. Designed a school-based, inquiry-based learning comprehensive social studies course. AP Human Geo. students averaged 4.54/5 (‘19 &’20), AP English averaged 3.4/5 (’20). Transitioned effectively to online learning during COVID pandemic. Led PLCs centered on planning and student engagement. Instructed 3 college-prep courses (2 AP) for EALs. Designed a school-based, inquiry-based learning comprehensive social studies course. AP Human Geo. students averaged 4.54/5 (‘19 &’20), AP English averaged 3.4/5 (’20). Transitioned effectively to online learning during COVID pandemic. Led PLCs centered on planning and student engagement.



World Leading Schools Association Foundation (WLSA)

• Netherlands
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Academic Director, Beijing No. 8 High School International Department

  • Jan 2015 - Aug 2016

  Design, assess, and modify curriculum with Academic DirectorCo-chair academic committee meetings with Academic DirectorCommunicate with and ensure professional development of teachersTrack student academic performance and attendanceLead and guide the college counseling team with Academic DirectorCoordinate with Chinese teachers and school administration Organize and ensure quality of extra-curricular activitiesTaught a nearly-full course load concurrently

• Teacher, Colloquy, Pre-AP and AP English Language

  • Feb 2014 - Jul 2016

  Taught 20-30 EAL students using differentiated and task-based learningDeveloped, implemented and revised new curriculum for three coursesBalanced course goals and content between student individual needs and standardized test expectationsAdvised the school newspaper and a student-led volunteer organization



CHEER

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Skills Development Program Teacher

  • Sep 2013 - Jul 2014

  Taught classes of 20 tenth-grade students at four of Beijing's top public high schools. Fostered group work and discussion with engaging topics. Instructed and facilitated the development of critical thinking through task-based learning. Taught classes of 20 tenth-grade students at four of Beijing's top public high schools. Fostered group work and discussion with engaging topics. Instructed and facilitated the development of critical thinking through task-based learning.



Zhongde Bilingual School

• Bilingual English Teacher

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2013

  Taught Grades 4, 5 and 6 English in a Chinese school. Adapted a Singaporean program for differentiated levels. Wrote and directed a play that competed in and won a Beijing city-wide competition. Conducted a training on classroom management techniques across cultures. Taught Grades 4, 5 and 6 English in a Chinese school. Adapted a Singaporean program for differentiated levels. Wrote and directed a play that competed in and won a Beijing city-wide competition. Conducted a training on classroom management techniques across cultures.



Culture Yard

• China
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Teacher

  • Mar 2011 - Sep 2011

  Tutor and Outdoor Activities Manager Culture Yard Edited MBA program applications and marketing.; Coached students for admission to international schools abroad. Tailored lessons for individual and group classes of beginner to advanced levels. Organized trips, mapped trails and planned pricing and marketing for Culture Yard. Tutor and Outdoor Activities Manager Culture Yard Edited MBA program applications and marketing.; Coached students for admission to international schools abroad. Tailored lessons for individual and group classes of beginner to advanced levels. Organized trips, mapped trails and planned pricing and marketing for Culture Yard.



Expertise Education Company Ltd.

• China
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Teacher

  • Aug 2010 - Mar 2011

  Taught English as a foreign language to Chinese children ages 2-4. Exercised Montessori teaching and TEFL methods. Taught English as a foreign language to Chinese children ages 2-4. Exercised Montessori teaching and TEFL methods.



Eckerd Youth Alternatives

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Counselor/Teacher

  • Oct 2008 - Apr 2010

  Taught English, Social Studies and Math to ‘at-risk’ teenagers. Counseled ‘at-risk’ teenagers in a group therapy setting. Implemented classroom management skills. Applied various teaching and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques. Taught English, Social Studies and Math to ‘at-risk’ teenagers. Counseled ‘at-risk’ teenagers in a group therapy setting. Implemented classroom management skills. Applied various teaching and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques.



Hiram College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Writing Assistant

  • Aug 2006 - May 2008

  Lectured on grammar and writing technique. Edited over four hundred student research papers and essays. Lectured on grammar and writing technique. Edited over four hundred student research papers and essays.



Unirondack, Inc.

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Counselor

  • 2007 - 2008

  Provided a positive environment for children ages 8-17. Trained counselors in effective supervision and support. Developed diverse workshops, including creative writing and movie-making. Provided a positive environment for children ages 8-17. Trained counselors in effective supervision and support. Developed diverse workshops, including creative writing and movie-making.