Employment History

Elementary Principal Western Academy Beijing
July 2017- present 
  • Responsible for 135 staff and 590 students EY3-Grade5
  • Senior administrator on building committee for re-envisioning learning spaces, resulting in innovative  pedagogical practices
  • Steered Elementary for eight months of online learning through the COVID 19 crisis, as well as managed the transition to reopen campus with a hybrid model of learning
  • Led the development of a self-directed learning model resulting in high levels of student engagement and exceptional learning outcomes
  • Developed new teacher appraisal and professional growth system providing more accountability and teacher quality assurance
  • Achieved high parent engagement and appreciation through the development of regular “Parents as Learners” workshops and forums  
  • Provided evidence of enriched learning through diversity, by selecting a wide range of students with a range of cultures, needs and abilities through the admissions process

​Primary Principal Istanbul International Community School
Aug 2013-2017      
  • Responsible for overseeing two campuses. 350 students Pre-reception to Grade 6
  • Supervised and evaluated teachers  
  • Lead staff in the evaluation and review of the curriculum at IICS
  • Fostered cross-school articulation of the curriculum
  • Implemented teacher appraisal system
  • Organised promoted and conducted professional development for faculty school wide
  • Attended recruitment fairs to recruit quality teachers
  • Organised school-wide orientation programme
  • Established clear pastoral, disciplinary and academic standards
  • Promoted open and informative communication between parents, school and the wider community
  • Oversaw annual budget for the primary division
  • Evaluated applications and the placement of students in the primary school

Acting Assistant Principal Munich International School 
2011-2012             
  • Stepped into assistant principal role 1 day per week
  • Conducted walk-throughs to observe and support teachers.
  • Responsible for discipline and pastoral issues. 
  • Contacted parents relating to student concerns.
  • Assisted with interviewing prospective teachers and teacher aides.

PYP Coordinator Munich International School
2004-2013         
  • Responsible for overseeing the implementation, supervision and evaluation of the PYP across 30 classes from early childhood to Grade 5
  • Responsible for steering the IBPYP self-study and organizing supporting documentation for PYP and CIS evaluation visits in Oct 2006 and October 2011
  • Was a member of the Junior School Leadership Team
  • Was a member of the IB Leadership Team, with head of school, principals and three programme coordinators
  • Developed curriculum review cycle, involving a new model for transdisciplinary curriculum coordinators 
  • Analysed MAP and ISA external assessment data to inform teaching practice.
  • Member of cross-school IT groups; evaluating and streamlining the use of course management tools; evaluating learning tools
  • Mentored grade-level team leaders on middle management leadership strategies including curriculum and team practices
  • Coached teachers on best practice and classroom management
  • Promoted parent awareness of the PYP through interactive workshops, writing articles for the school magazine and leading curriculum coffee chats relating to aspects of the curriculum.
  • Developed a new report card to reflect MIS and PYP philosophy and values

ESL & learning support specialist Munich International School 
2000-2004            
  • Taught beginner and intermediate ESL classes for EC and Grades 2 & 3
  • Responsible for learning support for EC and Grade 4; extension mathematics for Grade 4

Primary Teacher, Queensland Department of Education, Australia
1984-2000              ​
  • Beaudesert State School, South Queensland: Years 2-7 learning support teacher-1990-2000
  • Rathdowney State School, South Queensland: Composite 1,3,7 class - 1989
  • Cunnamulla State School, far Western Queensland: Year 3, Librarian - 1988-1989
  • Samford State School, Brisbane, Queensland:Year 2, Year 5 - 1984-1987