Sara Beattie Limited is a family of three companies: Sara Beattie College, The Princeton Review HK & China, and Sara Beattie Appointments. The companies offer full cycle of services ranging from University Test Preparations, Secretarial and Business College, and Career Counseling & Job Placement. Key Initiatives at Sara Beattie Limited: - Lease renewal negotiation, strategy, analysis, and planning- Revenue & Business Development Planning in services and finances -… Show more Sara Beattie Limited is a family of three companies: Sara Beattie College, The Princeton Review HK & China, and Sara Beattie Appointments. The companies offer full cycle of services ranging from University Test Preparations, Secretarial and Business College, and Career Counseling & Job Placement. Key Initiatives at Sara Beattie Limited: - Lease renewal negotiation, strategy, analysis, and planning- Revenue & Business Development Planning in services and finances - Business Strategy organising for HK and Shanghai Offices - Expansion research, planning, strategy, and implementation - Organisation structuring - including Job Descriptions, KPIs, and Organisational Chart Show less

The Kelly Yang Project (www.kellyyang.edu.hk) is an award-winning writing and debate program in Hong Kong for students ages 2-17. Launched at Hong Kong International School in 2005, we teach students to become creative thinkers, exceptional writers, and confident speakers.KYP is the top after-school English writing program in Hong Kong. We excel at teaching writing because we are real writers. Our founder and director, Kelly Yang, is an author and top columnist for the South China… Show more The Kelly Yang Project (www.kellyyang.edu.hk) is an award-winning writing and debate program in Hong Kong for students ages 2-17. Launched at Hong Kong International School in 2005, we teach students to become creative thinkers, exceptional writers, and confident speakers.KYP is the top after-school English writing program in Hong Kong. We excel at teaching writing because we are real writers. Our founder and director, Kelly Yang, is an author and top columnist for the South China Morning Post. Kelly has also been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic. Because our teachers are real writers, the way we teach writing is superior to that of any other learning centre in Hong Kong.Simon's Key Initiatives at The Kelly Yang Project: - Leadership and HR Development - Educational Program Development - Administrative and Business Oversight - Strategic Brand and Culture Management - Change and Planning Management - Marketing and Partnerships - Systems Installation and KPI Evaluation Show less

Since 1982, the California School-Age Consortium (CalSAC) has been working to advance the needs of out-of-school time professionals. CalSAC’s Mission is to enhance the performance of California out-of-school program providers by building connections, competence, and community. We accomplish this mission through connecting a statewide network of members and chapters, training an afterschool workforce, and building a community of professionals.

Growth & Learning Opportunities June 1990 - April 2014Executive Director (2005-Present)Site Director (1996-2005) Assistant Director, Teacher, Teacher’s Aide (1990-1996)Originally hired as a part-time Teacher’s Aide to work with student’s learning in classrooms. Quickly promoted to management positions and advanced to be current Executive Director (since 2005). Oversee the vision, strategy, compliance, administrative affairs, human resources, partnerships, and program… Show more Growth & Learning Opportunities June 1990 - April 2014Executive Director (2005-Present)Site Director (1996-2005) Assistant Director, Teacher, Teacher’s Aide (1990-1996)Originally hired as a part-time Teacher’s Aide to work with student’s learning in classrooms. Quickly promoted to management positions and advanced to be current Executive Director (since 2005). Oversee the vision, strategy, compliance, administrative affairs, human resources, partnerships, and program operations for student learning. Currently direct all operations (program and administrative) of the $5million (USD) NGO serving 2000 students daily with 175 employees. Selected Results: • School Partnerships, budget, students served, and revenue grew by over 100%. • All programs achieved National Accreditation status.• English Learners increase in attendance and competence - 40%.• Established Positive culture of Teacher Professional Development.• Developed, executed, and evaluation of Strategic Plan and Project Management. • Pioneered model programs in San Francisco. Show less

Department of Education Semester Long Courses Lecturer: Cultural and Linguistic Diversity for School Teachers (2009-10)Lecturer: Curriculum Planning and Development for the Classroom (2007-2009)Guest Lecturer: Administration and Management Courses