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Highly experienced international educator and program leader with over 23 years of expertise in secondary and higher education, specializing in English, EAL, and Humanities. Adept at designing engaging, interdisciplinary curricula that foster critical thinking and global awareness. Proven leadership in teacher training, program development, and digital integration in education, with a recent focus on the International Baccalaureate. Passionate about student-centered learning, differentiated instruction, and policy development.

**Professional Experience

High School History/Social Studies Teacher | Cayman International School** Grand Cayman August 2024 – Present

• Developed a 12th-grade Classics elective integrating comparative politics, architecture, and philosophy.
• Designed and implemented a 10th-grade curriculum on colonialism and Sustainable Development Goals.
• Enhanced 9th-grade history lessons with an interdisciplinary approach incorporating social movements and psychology.
• International Baccalaureate Extended Essay Advisor

Secondary Language & Literature Teacher | Tsinghua University International School Beijing August 2023 – July 2024

• Spearheaded the Language and Literature curriculum for middle school students, aligning teaching methodologies with American School's Common Core Curriculum standards.
• Integrated the Readers & Writers Workshop model into the curriculum, fostering comprehensive and interactive learning.
• Designed and implemented a pioneering Middle School Enrichment Program focused on health and sex education in collaboration with school counselors and administration.
• Initiated and led the Yoga Club as an after-school activity.

Teacher Trainer | Kunshan Education Bureau Kunshan, China July 2023

• Designed and led a two-week IB MYP training program for middle school educators, significantly increasing teaching effectiveness.
• Conducted intensive five-hour daily workshops for 30-60 teachers, incorporating interactive methodologies and best practices.