Experience

The World Scholar's Cup

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Program Director

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  • Led growth and promotion of the WSC program in new regions of the world, with a focus on Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Central Asia, by adding over 25 new events in 20 different countries. • Coordinated and executed meetings with school administrators, teachers, and education organizations to expand the program and form new partnerships • Plan and led educational camps in Ireland, China, and Indonesia for over 120 students aged 11-18 years old teaching debate, writing, and team-building skills • Organized and led a teacher training session with 40 teachers in Turkey • Planned, managed, and led regional academic events for students of all backgrounds in over 50 countries on six continents • Part of a team that organized and ran weeklong international events that bring together thousands of students from all over the world • Emceed events with as many as 3500 students • Communicated with Destination Management Companies and business vendors to coordinate plans for large-scale events • Organized, planned, and ran a charitable event for 80 students in Juba, South Sudan in partnership with Peace Power South Sudan Show less



The International Academy - Amman

• Jordan
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Learning Support Teacher/Special Education Needs Teacher

  • Jan 2012 - Jul 2015

  Main responsibilities - Case manager for all Learning Support students in Grades 8 - 10. - Planning and delivering lessons for LS classes for Grades 8 - 10. - Successfully coordinate special provisions with the IB Cardiff for DP students. - Providing in-class support for students with special needs. - Writing and updating student IEPs based on formal assessment reports and student, parent and teacher feedback - Effective member of the Director’s Forum the last two years including serving as Chair for the current year. Major achievements - Successfully developed and implemented a curriculum and process for identifying students for the Secondary Learning Support program. - Effectively collaborate with colleagues from all departments to facilitate greater learning opportunities for students in the Learning Support Program. - Successfully coached IAA students at the World Scholar’s Cup Regional Round in Dubai, U.A.E. in May 2012. - Authored a ‘Learning story from the IB continuum’ for The IB Continuum (a quarterly publication from the IB) highlighting the successful inclusion practices at IAA. - Successfully delivered a parent workshop focused on helping establish positive homework habits at home. Show less



Quality Schools International

• Malta
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• 11 Year Old Class Teacher

  • Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

  1. Planned and executed lessons for the following classes: Language Arts, Reading, Math, Science, Cultural Studies, & PE for the 11 YOC; Library for the 5, 6, 10, & 11 YOCs; and Tennis for various ages. 2. Took students on several field trips including to the Sana'a Zoo and to a local wadi (valley) for studying crystals and rock formations 3. Co-Supervisor for the Sana'a Student Environmental Union (SSEU) -Helped raise students' awareness of environmental challenges -Showed students how to help locally -Helped start a campus-wide recycling program -Co-organized a 'pre-camping adventure' for elementary aged students to teach the basics of camping 4. Organized a campus-wide fundraising benefit called “The Walk to Save the Arabian Leopard” -Collected funds went to The Foundation to Save the Arabian Leopard -Sent out informational letters to staff, students, and parents and wrote periodic updates in the weekly newsletter -Contacted businesses in Sana'a to provide prizes to motivate students to raise money Show less



New Town Middle School

• New Town, North Dakota, United States

• Middle School Special Education Teacher

  • Aug 2008 - May 2010

  1. Developed student IEPs to meet individual needs 2. Provided programming for special education students, including instruction to students and collaborating with teaching colleagues 3. Served on the School District SET (School Enhancement Team) to assist with policy revision and development 4. Supervised and managed adult paraprofessionals to meet student needs 5. Set-up, coordinated, and ran various Special Education meetings with parents, colleagues, and administrators Show less



North Dakota State Commission on National and Community Service & ND Youth Development Council

• Bismarck, North Dakota, United States

• Youth Representative

  • Jun 2007 - Apr 2009

  ● Selected by then ND Governor John Hoeven to serve on a committee with legislators and other professionals working in the Community Service sector in North Dakota ● Provided youth perspective for a committee tasked with improving community service culture and improving opportunities for youth in North Dakota ● Completed the duties required by this role as an undergraduate student ● Selected by then ND Governor John Hoeven to serve on a committee with legislators and other professionals working in the Community Service sector in North Dakota ● Provided youth perspective for a committee tasked with improving community service culture and improving opportunities for youth in North Dakota ● Completed the duties required by this role as an undergraduate student



AmeriCorps

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Americorps Member

  • Oct 2006 - Sep 2007

  • Mentored at-risk youth in informal and formal settings • Served as Teen Tour Summer Counselor for at-risk adolescents that focused on building students’ self-esteem and providing enrichment activities • Acted as playground coach and mentor for elementary students at a low-income school • Acted as an on-call emergency responder for the Youthworks Shelter to help runaway teens • Mentored at-risk youth in informal and formal settings • Served as Teen Tour Summer Counselor for at-risk adolescents that focused on building students’ self-esteem and providing enrichment activities • Acted as playground coach and mentor for elementary students at a low-income school • Acted as an on-call emergency responder for the Youthworks Shelter to help runaway teens