INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL LEADER with experience in effective communication, efficient budgeting, positive student management, data analysis, strategic planning and more. Competently determines strategies that enable educational organizations to achieve their mission, vision and goals.
WORK HISTORY
SEOUL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, Seoul, South Korea 2009 Administrative Intern/Literacy Specialist/Teacher Language arts curriculum leader Planning goals, creating curriculum, utilizing data Grade level chair Organizing grade level events, planning fieldtrips, facilitating communication Directors advisory committee Advising our school director on school management Staff literacy trainer- Offering presentations on workshop models, interactive literacy and assessment Professional learning community facilitator Organizing PLC on standardized reporting practices Student/staff support team Collaborating with stakeholders to serve at-risk populations After school enrichment program coordinator Creating and maintaining extra-curricular activities After school academic support coordinator Facilitating tutoring for students with academic needs Beginning teacher support Assisting novice staff members with resources, curriculum and instruction Annual order facilitator Overseeing the annual order budgeting process Literacy integration specialist (2012-) Integrating research based best practice within classrooms (K-5) Classroom teacher (2009-2012) Instructing using a student centered approach International literacy consultant/presenter Guiding international schools on effective literacy practice
IRA B. JONES ELEMENTARY, Asheville, North Carolina 2006-2009 First Grade Teacher School planning and management team- Managing school operations and systematically planning to achieve mission and vision Cheer committee chairman- Organizing fundraising events for school community Extended day teacher Creating an after school music program for elementary students Parent university instructor Teaching parents strategies to academically support students at home Media and technology advisory committee- Advising shareholders on effective technology practices
BUMBLE BEE SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE CHILDREN, Prague, Czech Republic 2005-2006 Kindergarten Teacher After school enrichment coordinator Managing an extra-curricular program for students Site explorations coordinator- Supervising students on week-long, off site, inquiry studies
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Principal Licensure Valid principals license from the State of New Jersey Department of Public Instruction
Certificate of Educational Leadership College of New Jersey Ewing, New Jersey Relevant coursework: school law, school finance, advanced leadership practices, leadership trends
Masters of Education in International Teaching Framingham State University Boston, MA Relevant coursework: trends of international education, differentiated instruction, supervision
Highly Qualified Educator License Valid teaching license from the State of North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
TEFL Certificate ITC Prague- Prague, Czech Republic Relevant coursework: language aquisition for non-native speakers, language trends
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education University of North Carolina at Asheville Asheville, North Carolina Relevant coursework: educational philosophy/pedagogy/methodology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology University of North Carolina at Asheville Asheville, North Carolina Relevant coursework: child development, school psychology
MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS
2007 United States Congressional Recognition for Outstanding Teaching 2007 Asheville City Schools Outstanding Teacher of the Year 2007 Columbia University Teachers College Fellowship 2008 Columbia University Teachers College Fellowship
REFERENCES
Mr. Art DeFilippo ES Principal at Seoul International School [email protected] Mr. Peter Kahl Director of Curriculum at Seoul International School [email protected] Mr. Michael Colaianni- Director at Seoul International School [email protected] Ms. Agnes Schuppel ES Coordinator at Seoul International School [email protected]