CORE COMPETENCIES
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Experience as an effective International Elementary School Principal
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Led TGTIS through successful IB authorization
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Drove continuous learning planning, development and training
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Adept at strategic planning and change management
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Operationalizing Mission, Vision and Values
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Supporting school-wide technology integration
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Interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
CAREER HISTORY
Head of School/Principal
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Drive strategic development and growth in a multifaceted role
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Lead a range of operational, educational and administrative functions,
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Oversee an academically inclusive and culturally diverse environment
The Giving Tree International School | Cambodia | July 2018 - present
IBPYP Grade 2 Teacher and Leader
Northbridge International School | Cambodia | July 2016 - July 2018
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Co-led Nord Anglia Professional Development by successfully increasing teacher engagement on the Nord Anglia University
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Co-led the Well-being Committee and Global Campus team
IBPYP Early & Primary Years Teacher and Leader
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Led a period of transformation by steering the Early Years team through a review of best practices
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Co-constructed inquiry-based, transdisciplinary, concept-driven teaching with 3-year-olds, Grade 2 and Grade 3 students
Prem Tinsulanonda International School | Thailand | July 2009 - July 2016
PRIOR CARREER HISTORY
Grade 1 Primary Teacher
Wilmette District 39 | USA | July 2004 - July 2009
IBPYP EC3 Primary Teacher
International School of Tanganyika | Tanzania | July 2002 - July 2004
Grade 1 Primary Teacher
International School of Tianjin | China | July 1999 - July 2002
7th Grade Science Teacher
Chicago Public Schools | USA | July 1998 - July 1999
Grade 1 and Grade 3 Elementary Teacher
Ovid-Elsie Area Schools | USA | July 1996 - July 1998
ACADEMIC PROFILE
Certificate in School Management & Leadership
Harvard Business School / Current
MA Curriculum and Teaching
Michigan State University | July 2001
BA Elementary Education
Michigan State University | May 1995
WORKSHOP LEADER
International Baccalaureate
Primary Years Programme, 2012 - Present
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Upskilled in Cross-programme workshops
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Learning Diversity
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SEN
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Led over 15 different IB Workshops
Compass Education
Steering Committee, 2009 - Present
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Educator Empowerment
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Content development and delivery
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EARCOS Presenter
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OTHER WORK
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Consultant:
Sustainability and Change Management, AtKisson Group, 2014
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Online Coach:
Teaching for Understanding, Harvard Graduate School of Education’s WIDE World, 2010
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Global Online Academy - Rethinking the Roles of Students & Teachers, 2019
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Leadership for the 21st Century, 2018
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GSE2x: Leaders of Learning, 2018
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GSE3x: Introduction to Data Wise: A Collaborative Process to Improve Learning & Teaching, 2017
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Nord Anglia Middle Leadership, 2017
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MYP: Authentic Units, 2016
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Certified Flat Class Global Educator, 2015
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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Google Apps for Education: Drive, Docs, Classroom, Hangouts, Slides, Photos
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Student Information Systems: Managebac, Alma, SeeSaw, Toddle
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Technology Integration Research: Conducted as part of the Nord Anglia University's Middle Leaders Program
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Global Projects Contributor: Global Campus, International Dot Day, Building Bridges to Tomorrow, Global Read-Aloud