Ruairi Cunningham
Deputy Principal at Nanjing International School- Claim this Profile
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Mike Kraher, MSc
I had the great pleasure to work for Ruairi for four years during his time as Diplome coordinator. While he did an exquisite job in guiding, coordinating and counselling our diploma students I can honestly say that he was the
LinkedIn User
Ruairi is a dedicated educator and leader who puts students first in all he does. He has demonstrated an outstanding knowledge of curriculum design and implementation, and can communicate his knowledge effectively to all stakeholders - staff, students, and parents. It is a pleasure to work with Ruairi.
Mike Kraher, MSc
I had the great pleasure to work for Ruairi for four years during his time as Diplome coordinator. While he did an exquisite job in guiding, coordinating and counselling our diploma students I can honestly say that he was the
LinkedIn User
Ruairi is a dedicated educator and leader who puts students first in all he does. He has demonstrated an outstanding knowledge of curriculum design and implementation, and can communicate his knowledge effectively to all stakeholders - staff, students, and parents. It is a pleasure to work with Ruairi.
Mike Kraher, MSc
I had the great pleasure to work for Ruairi for four years during his time as Diplome coordinator. While he did an exquisite job in guiding, coordinating and counselling our diploma students I can honestly say that he was the
LinkedIn User
Ruairi is a dedicated educator and leader who puts students first in all he does. He has demonstrated an outstanding knowledge of curriculum design and implementation, and can communicate his knowledge effectively to all stakeholders - staff, students, and parents. It is a pleasure to work with Ruairi.
Mike Kraher, MSc
I had the great pleasure to work for Ruairi for four years during his time as Diplome coordinator. While he did an exquisite job in guiding, coordinating and counselling our diploma students I can honestly say that he was the
LinkedIn User
Ruairi is a dedicated educator and leader who puts students first in all he does. He has demonstrated an outstanding knowledge of curriculum design and implementation, and can communicate his knowledge effectively to all stakeholders - staff, students, and parents. It is a pleasure to work with Ruairi.
Credentials
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IB Diploma Theory of Knowledge CAT 1
International BaccalaureateJun, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
IB Diploma Global Politics
The International BaccalaureateDec, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
IB Diploma Coordination
The International BaccalaureateSep, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
MYP Implementing the Curriculum: Individuals and Societies
The International BaccalaureateFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
DP CAS Cat. 1
The International BaccalaureateDec, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Orientation to the MYP
GEMS EducationAug, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Nanjing International School
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China
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Deputy Principal
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Jul 2021 - Present
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International Baccalaureate
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Switzerland
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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IBDP Global Politics and Extended Essay Examiner
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Apr 2016 - Present
IB Examiner for IBDP Global Politics & Global Politics Extended Essay IB Examiner for IBDP Global Politics & Global Politics Extended Essay
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GEMS International School - Al Khail
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United Arab Emirates
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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IB Diploma Coordinator
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Aug 2015 - Jul 2021
Effective administration of IB Diploma ProgrammeResponsible for all communication with the IB officesResponsible for maintaining student recordsPromoter of the Diploma Programme to the wider school communityDevelop and review policies, handbooks related to the Diploma ProgrammeSupport the Head of Secondary on school developments
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MYP Humanities Teacher/ CAS Coordinator
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
Grade 8 and 9 Humanities TeacherWeek Without Walls CoordinatorGrade 9 Homeroom TeacherModel United Nations Coach
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Ascot International School
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Thailand
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Key Stage 4 & Sixth Form
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Aug 2010 - Jun 2015
University Admissions and Guidance with particular focus on UCAS and Thai UniversitiesIGCSE & A Level CoordinatorSixth Form TutorCIE Examinations OfficerResponsible for timetabling and invigilation of all CIE ExaminationsHabitat for Humanity CoordinatorCPD Coordinator – Manage and approve Staff Professional Development across the whole school.Alumni CoordinatorResponsible for Residential trips abroadCIE IGCSE History Examiner
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Head of History
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Aug 2007 - Jun 2015
Established the History department and taught History throughout Key Stage 3, IGCSE and A LEVEL, and Geography to IGCSE. Led the Humanities team in Whole School Vertical Curriculum planning and development.Responsible for all departmental budgeting and resources.Introduced History Department tracking policy
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The Grange School and Sports College
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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History Teacher
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Jan 2007 - Jun 2007
Taught Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 History.Assisted organising Key Stage 5 History trip to Normandy Taught Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 History.Assisted organising Key Stage 5 History trip to Normandy
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Education
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University of Derby
MA Education Leadership and Management, Educational Leadership and Administration, General -
Bath Spa University
PGCE, SECONDARY HISTORY -
Northumbria University
Bachelor's Degree, BA HISTORY & POLITICS -
Abbey Grammar School, Newry, UK
High School, GCSE, A-LEVEL