Experience

Colegio Decroly Americano

• Guatemala
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Director

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  NEASC Accredited NEASC Accredited



Antigua International School

• Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

• School Director

  • Jul 2012 - Jun 2015

  NEASC Accredited Main accomplishments and key issues addressed include -Expanded AIS from 60 to 200+ students -Took over the NEASC accreditation process -Introduced the NWEA MAP test in his first year -Introduced Habilmind (Spanish assessment) platform in his second year -Obtained the Guatemalan Ministry of Education recognition in December 2013. This included the authorization to operate with the international school calendar (August-June) -Created the Early Childhood Section (K-2) with the addition of new temporary classrooms -Improving overall student behavior and raising academic expectations, while providing a supportive environment -Responsible for staffing and teacher recruitment in conjunction with the Personnel Committee -Created the Development Office in the school year 2013-14 -Appointed the first Principal in 2014-15 -In conjunction with the Development Office, established the Admissions Committee and is responsible for student admissions -Introduced and embraced the AIS Support Program, a very unique approach to foster an emotionally safe school community -Empowered parents and teachers to create and maintain a dynamic Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) -Created the first student led yearbook through the Journalism Club -Adopted Blackboard (Edline Web Hosting) in 2014-15 Show less



Colegio Maya

• San Salvador

• Secondary Principal

  • Jan 2009 - Jun 2012

  -Improved the Secondary curriculum by adding elective courses and AP courses. -Revamped the disciplinary system towards the creation of a mindful school. -Led the school in the Self-Study until the accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS) was granted. -Redesigned the school website -Improved the effectiveness of the school's communication through emails and newsletters. -Revamped the philosophy of the athletic department and empowered its personnel. -Took the school at the highest level of participation and accomplishment within the Association of American Schools in Central America (AASCA) Show less



SEK Pacifico International School

• Viña del Mar, Chile

• Deputy Director

  • Dec 2007 - Dec 2008

  -Improved the testing strategies and results for national Chilean tests: SIMCE and PSU. -Stabilized the school climate after a period of a difficult transition. -Supervised the construction of the multi-purpose gymnasium. -Improved the testing strategies and results for national Chilean tests: SIMCE and PSU. -Stabilized the school climate after a period of a difficult transition. -Supervised the construction of the multi-purpose gymnasium.



SEK Guatemala International School

• Guatemala City

• General Director

  • Jul 2003 - Dec 2007



Escuela Americana

• El Salvador
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Middle School Principal

  • Aug 1999 - Jul 2003

  AdvancEd Accredited

• High School Teacher / Dean of Students

  • Aug 1994 - Jul 1999



Escuela Bilingue Maquilishuat

• San Salvador

• Secondary Teacher / Assistant to the General Director

  • Aug 1989 - Jul 1993