Experience

GEMS American Academy - Abu Dhabi

• United Arab Emirates
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice Principal GEMS American Academy

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Curriculum support of instructors, student support through mentorship, PBIS and partnership with parents. Support of the school mission and vision and adherence to school /government policy. Support the implementation of UDL and further support of data analysis for stronger instructional outcomes.

• DP Coordinator

  • Aug 2019 - Jul 2022

  Support the IB Program through curriculum design, instructional coaching, data deep dives. Partner with school leadership to support the hiring plan for the upcoming school year. University and College counseling/success coach. Review of student records for school placement. Manage IB Budget and support school initiatives to aid in school growth.



Zhuhai International School

• China
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International English teacher/IB Coordinator

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2019



Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• IB Coordinator/ AP Coordinator

  • Aug 2010 - Jan 2018

  Create and maintain a liaison between the school administration, staff and students in order to disseminate the directives of the International Baccalaureate Organization and the school system. Build and maintain relationships across the school community. Recruit and select students in order to grow the program at the school level; market the programme to our feeder schools through a myriad of marketing strategies. Implement DDI best practices to ensure greater success within the programme and coaching methods to support goals and craft greater leadership in instructors.

• 9-12 English Teacher

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2010

  Offer rigorous instruction based on curriculum objectives for each grade level. Additionally, in the tenth grade honors and IB prepare those students to embrace the challenge of either continued honors level coursework or the new challenge of either Advanced Placement or IB (diploma programme). Offer rigorous instruction based on curriculum objectives for each grade level. Additionally, in the tenth grade honors and IB prepare those students to embrace the challenge of either continued honors level coursework or the new challenge of either Advanced Placement or IB (diploma programme).

• 9-12 English Teacher

  • Aug 2002 - Jun 2007

  English teacher: Grades 9 and 11 (transition – IB both levels)Offer instruction with rigor and differentiation for the various types of learners. This instruction enriches and engages students, yet adheres to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District pacing guide. Implement the goals and objectives of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, promote literacy through the implementation of Reading Counts, Plato, Independent Reading literacy circles and after school tutorials. Additionally, to further enhance the learning community, create and maintain frequent contact with the parents, peers and administration.