Matthew Barrett is a Principal at Raffles International School, Innoventures Education at Raffles International School. He possess expertise in educational leadership, curriculum development, teacher training, elementary education, teaching and 41 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "Mr. Barrett is a dedicated, experienced and well respected professional. He is knowledgeable, well-organized and methodical in his approach to teaching and learning. He has experience in leading and supporting colleagues in developing their teaching and learning. As Deputy Head, Primary, Mr. Barrett has systematically reviewed curricula, schemes of work, policies, assessment tasks and teaching and learning styles in order to ensure that teaching staff provide pupils with a varied range of active and stimulating lessons. Matthew has also completed a number of courses and led staff training on/ in: data, inspection, lesson observation, critical thinking, multiple intelligences, learning skills, Child Protection and Safeguarding. More recently, Matthew has been tasked with leading whole school initiatives in innovation and critical thinking. He is a very good committee member and an effective co-chair when asked to ask to act in this capacity. He is receptive to the views of others, but is aware of the need to use time efficiently in a school environment, and to think outside meetings in order to discuss effectively within them. He is clear and forthright in expressing his opinions, though never in a confrontational or aggressive fashion. Matthew is an incredibly hard working individual and has the respect of colleagues and pupils. It is a pleasure to work with such a talented young man." and "I worked with Matt when he was a teacher and grade coordinator at the Collegiate American School..and it was at that stage that I discovered his huge potential and insight into educational leadership, emotional empathy for the learners and a clear understanding of how to measure student progress and attainment. His promotion to Deputy Head at Raffles International School proved his innate ability to be a leader. His clear focus on the learner, compassionate and focused leadership and real talent in engaging teachers in the journey of self improvement has prepared Matt for leadership,at the highest level. You will find it difficult to find such a committed professional with the interests of the child at the forefront of his ambitions. He is now experienced at leading inspections and in particular leading teaching and learning to outstanding a long journey in a very short time. "