My CV: Updated March 2022
CURRENT POSITION
KIS International School (Bangkok)
● PYP Curriculum Coordinator, July 2021 - Present
As the PYP Curriculum Coordinator and member of the Primary Leadership team, I work with teaching teams and students to co-construct relevant and engaging conceptual units of inquiry that are vision driven, designed with the learner in mind and reflect our pedagogical beliefs. As a pedagogical leader, my role includes supporting our learning community in their understanding of the PYP, building capacity in our teachers and middle leaders and advocating for professional growth opportunities for all. As Pedagogical Coach, I support both individual educators and teams in their professional goals to support student learning.
PREVIOUS POSITIONS
International School of Ho Chi Minh City (July 2017 - July 2021)
Ras Al Khaimah Academy (PYP) (August 2015 - July 2017)
Western International School, Shanghai (August 2009 – June 2015)
Victoria Shanghai Academy, Hong Kong (August 2006 – June 2009)
● P5 & P6 Grade Coordinator & Classroom teacher
Chinese International School, Hong Kong (August 2005 – June 2006)
● MYP PE Teacher: Year 7 - Year 13
● Primary PE Teacher: Reception – Year 6
EDUCATION
Otago University, New Zealand 2022 -
PhD Education - Doctoral Candidate
Massey University, New Zealand 2010 - 2014
Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Administration
Chinese University of Hong Kong 2008 - 2010
Graduate Diploma Programme in Mandarin
NZ Graduate School of Education, Christchurch, New Zealand 2004 - 2005
Diploma of Teaching (Primary)
Leicester University, UK 1997 - 2003
MBA Marketing (Distance Learning)
Otago University, New Zealand 1987 - 1990
Bachelor Science
PROFESSIONAL ROLES
Council of International Schools 2021 - Present
International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) 2010 - Present
International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) 2010 - Present
KIS International School (Bangkok)
● PYP Curriculum Coordinator, July 2021 - Present
- Pedagogical Coach
- IB Accreditation Lead
- CIS Chair - Domain D
- MYP Personal Project Advisor
- DP Extended Essay Advisor
As the PYP Curriculum Coordinator and member of the Primary Leadership team, I work with teaching teams and students to co-construct relevant and engaging conceptual units of inquiry that are vision driven, designed with the learner in mind and reflect our pedagogical beliefs. As a pedagogical leader, my role includes supporting our learning community in their understanding of the PYP, building capacity in our teachers and middle leaders and advocating for professional growth opportunities for all. As Pedagogical Coach, I support both individual educators and teams in their professional goals to support student learning.
PREVIOUS POSITIONS
International School of Ho Chi Minh City (July 2017 - July 2021)
- PYP Curriculum Coordinator
- Studio Model - Advisor (Personalised Learning Model)
- IB Accreditation Lead
Ras Al Khaimah Academy (PYP) (August 2015 - July 2017)
- Deputy Principal, Teaching, Learning & Innovation
Western International School, Shanghai (August 2009 – June 2015)
- Deputy Principal, Primary, August 2012 – July 2015
- PYP Coordinator, August 2011 – July 2015
- Grade 5 Team Leader, August 2009 - 2012
Victoria Shanghai Academy, Hong Kong (August 2006 – June 2009)
● P5 & P6 Grade Coordinator & Classroom teacher
Chinese International School, Hong Kong (August 2005 – June 2006)
● MYP PE Teacher: Year 7 - Year 13
● Primary PE Teacher: Reception – Year 6
EDUCATION
Otago University, New Zealand 2022 -
PhD Education - Doctoral Candidate
Massey University, New Zealand 2010 - 2014
Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Administration
Chinese University of Hong Kong 2008 - 2010
Graduate Diploma Programme in Mandarin
NZ Graduate School of Education, Christchurch, New Zealand 2004 - 2005
Diploma of Teaching (Primary)
Leicester University, UK 1997 - 2003
MBA Marketing (Distance Learning)
Otago University, New Zealand 1987 - 1990
Bachelor Science
PROFESSIONAL ROLES
Council of International Schools 2021 - Present
- Schools Accreditation Leader
International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) 2010 - Present
- Workshop Leader - Regional, In School & Online
- Consultant - Candidate Schools
- Schools Accreditation Leader
International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) 2010 - Present
- Chair Person: South East Asia - PYP Network
- Supporting PYP schools in Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam & Cambodia
