Academic and Pastoral Care and Support of Middle School Students

Acting Head of School April-June, 2016Responsibility for Middle & High School EnvironmentLed school in accreditation processCoordinated policy developmentRegularly assisted in coordinating updates to Staff and Student/Parent HandbooksLead Recruiter to identify and recruit new staffLed several staff development seminars including such topics as iPad and Apple TV integration, Lesson and Assessment Differentiation, Classroom Management, and Standards-Based Assessment practicesLead evaluator for all staffHeld student recruitment interviews leading to admissions decisions and final classroom placementLed meetings for staff, parents, and communityLed Instructional development for staffLed and maintained School Plant developmentDeveloped and led budgeting and financial planningDeveloped teaching schedulesLiaised with community, parents, students, and staffAssisted in development and implementation of Student Teacher Program for local teaching staffHead of Humanities and Languages DepartmentTaught Humanities, English, and Mathematics classes

Responsibility for K-8 EnvironmentLed school in accreditation processCoordinated all policy developmentRegularly assisted in coordinating updates to Staff and Student/Parent HandbooksAttended as Lead Recruiter several overseas job fairs to identify and recruit new staffLed several staff development seminars including such topics as iPad and Apple TV integration, Lesson and Assessment Differentiation, Classroom Management, and Standards-Based Assessment practicesLead evaluator for all staffHeld student recruitment interviews leading to admissions decisions and final classroom placementLed meetings for staff, parents, and communityLed Instructional development for staffLed and maintained School Plant developmentDeveloped and led budgeting and financial planningDeveloped teaching schedulesLiaised with community, parents, students, and staff

Responsibility for K-12 EnvironmentOversaw expansion of Sports program from 3 intramural, coed teams to over 20 sports teams involving Grades 5-12 with both male and female squadsLed school to membership and increased involvement with Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS)Introduced weekend sports coaching/league for students and community youth (ISSP)Chief contact for organization of over 25 school-wide committees; Assisted in streamlining order placement/budgeting for Physical Education and Athletics programsCoordinated the creation of school-wide documents including first ever School Profile, Professional Development Plan, Technology Plan, and Health & Safety PlanRegularly assisted is coordinating updates to Staff and Student/Parent HandbooksAttended as Lead Recruiter several overseas job fairs to identify and recruit new staffLed several staff development seminars including such topics as iPad and Apple TV integration, Lesson and Assessment Differentiation, and Standards-Based Assessment practicesAdvanced Placement Coordinator for three yearsFirst-line contact for issues relating to student behavior, eligibility for extracurricular activities, bussing, and lockers, student produced monthly newsletter, and advisor to Student GovernmentLead evaluator for up to 50% of staff, including all Specialty Area teachers and Teaching AssistantsTaught High School course on Leadership for Grades 11-12Held student recruitment interviews leading to admissions decisions and final classroom placement

Responsibility for Elementary (K-5) Environment as PrincipalResponsibility for Middle and High School Environment as Athletics & Activities DirectorOversaw expansion of Sports program from sporadic intramural play to 10 sports teams involving Grades 5-12 with both male and female squadsAssisted in continuing WASC Accreditation and related documentationLed school to membership and increased involvement with Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS)Introduced weekend sports coaching/league for students and community youth (AYSP)Assisted in streamlining order placement/budgeting for Physical Education and Athletics programsRegularly assisted in providing updates to Staff and Student/Parent HandbooksCreated Coaches and Student-Athlete Handbook for AthleticsAttended as Lead Recruiter overseas job fairs to identify and recruit new staffIdentified and recommended Head of School/Director candidatesLed several staff development seminars including such topics as Technology integration, Lesson and Assessment Differentiation, and Working with ESL/ELL studentsFirst-line contact for issues relating to student behavior and eligibility for extracurricular activitiesLead evaluator for all Elementary staffLead in organizing school-wide after-school activities program for all students, involving community members and parentsAthletics Director Network Chairman with ACAMIS for two years (2009-2011)

Responsibility for K-12 Physical Education programOversaw expansion of Sports program from sporadic intramural play to 10 sports teams involving Grades 5-12 with both male and female squadsIntroduced weekend sports coaching/league for students and community youth - first day anticipation of 80 signups was over 120 with growth of program to over 400 currently (SYSP)Assisted in streamlining order placement/budgeting for Physical Education and Athletics programsCreated Coaches and Student-Athlete Handbooks for AthleticsFirst-line contact for issues relating to student eligibility for extracurricular activitiesLead in organizing school-wide after-school activities program for all students, involving community members and parentsLed school to membership and increased involvement with Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS)Organized and led localized athletic league within region - Pearl River Conference (PRC)

Responsibility for K-8 Physical Education programIntroduced Interscholastic Athletics to Middle School including Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, and Cross Country seasons for males and femalesAssisted in streamlining order placement/budgeting for Physical Education and Athletics programsCreated Coaches and Student-Athlete Handbooks for AthleticsFirst-line contact for issues relating to student eligibility for extracurricular activitiesOrganized and promoted athletic involvement across city and state involving multiple sports teams