Employment History
July 2017- present Elementary Principal Western Academy Beijing
Aug 2013-2017 Primary Principal Istanbul International Community School
2011-2012 Acting Assistant Principal Munich International School
2004-2013 PYP Coordinator, Munich International School, Munich, Germany
2000-2004 ESL & learning support specialist Munich International School
1984-2000 Primary Teacher, Queensland Department of Education, Australia -
Aug 2013-2017 Primary Principal Istanbul International Community School
- Responsible for overseeing 2 campuses. 350 students Pre-reception to Grade 6
- Supervising and evaluating teachers
- Leading staff in the evaluation and review of the curriculum at IICS
- Foster cross school articulation of the curriculum
- Implement teacher appraisal system
- Organise promote and conduct professional development for faculty school wide
- Attend recruitment fairs to recruit quality teachers
- Organise school wide orientation programme
- Establish clear pastoral, disciplinary and academic standards
- Promote open and informative communication between parents, school and the wider community
- Oversee annual budget for the primary division
- Evaluate applications and the placement of students in the primary school
2011-2012 Acting Assistant Principal Munich International School
- Stepping into assistant principal role 1 day per week
- Conduct walk-throughs to observe and support teachers.
- Responsible for discipline and pastoral issues.
- Contact parents relating to student concerns.
- Assist with interviewing prospective teachers and teacher aides.
2004-2013 PYP Coordinator, Munich International School, Munich, Germany
- 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 2011Member of the Junior School Leadership Team
- Member of the IB Leadership Team, with Head of School, principals and three
- Developed curriculum review cycle, involving a new model for transdisciplinary
- Analyse 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
- Mentor grade level team leaders on middle management leadership strategies including curriculum and team practices
- Coach for teachers on best practice and classroom management
- Promote 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
2000-2004 ESL & learning support specialist Munich International School
- Beginner and Intermediate ESL classes for EC and Grades 2 & 3
- Learning Support classes for EC and Grade 4; extension mathematics for Grade 4
1984-2000 Primary Teacher, Queensland Department of Education, Australia -
- 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
