A student who loved learning collaboratively and kinesthetically had dreams of becoming an educator.
Along the way he became a college dropout, a waiter, a landscaper, a house painter, a non-traditional college student, a middle school teacher, a husband, a stepfather, an expatriate, a school administrator
and a Teaching and Learning Coach.
Along the way he became a college dropout, a waiter, a landscaper, a house painter, a non-traditional college student, a middle school teacher, a husband, a stepfather, an expatriate, a school administrator
and a Teaching and Learning Coach.
Experience
Teaching and Learning Coach-American School of Dubai
2016 – Present Dubai, United Arab Emirates
My desire to move closer to the instructional side of school (and the right job opening at the right school at the right time) led me to the American School of Dubai. Here, I impact student learning by serving teachers, and teams of teachers in a model with high levels of differentiation.
Secondary Associate Principal-American International School Chennai
July 2014 – Present Chennai, India
In July of 2014, I accepted an offer to become the first-ever Secondary Associate Principal. I helped shape the role as I assisted students and teachers in the secondary school. I also continued to lead school-wide change in several instances as well.
As both a teacher and an administrator, I have had the chance to enhance my skills as a facilitator, and leader of major organizational change.
Grade 8 Humanities Teacher-American International School Chennai
July 2011 – June 2014 Chennai, India
From July 2011 to June of 2014, I taught Grade 8 Humanities to students from over 15 nations. Here I enhanced my teaching repertoire by working with many students who were learning a 2nd or 3rd or 4th language and learned much about instructional strategies that support English language learners.
Middle School Social Studies Teacher- Eldorado K-8
August 2007 – June 2011 Superior, CO
I worked with 6th, 7th and 8th grade students as a social studies teacher. I also helped to develop the advisory program there, served as an assistant coach, led the grade 8 team, and collaborated with a colleague to organize and implement a Spring Break trip to Washington D.C.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher -American School of Bombay
July 2006 – June 2007 Mumbai, India
At ASB, I worked with students from grades 6,7,8 and 9. I also assisted with the creation of a middle school vision and philosophy, served as an assistant coach and collaborated in leading the 7th grade students on an experiential learning trip in India.
Grade 7 Social Studies-Aspen Creek K-8
July 2001 – June 2006 Broomfield, CO
In addition to my teaching duties, I assisted in coaching several sports, led the 6th grade orientation program, assisted in the creation of advisory materials, served as team leader and organized a Japanese culture day in collaboration with a local NGO.
Teaching and Learning Coach-American School of Dubai
2016 – Present Dubai, United Arab Emirates
My desire to move closer to the instructional side of school (and the right job opening at the right school at the right time) led me to the American School of Dubai. Here, I impact student learning by serving teachers, and teams of teachers in a model with high levels of differentiation.
Secondary Associate Principal-American International School Chennai
July 2014 – Present Chennai, India
In July of 2014, I accepted an offer to become the first-ever Secondary Associate Principal. I helped shape the role as I assisted students and teachers in the secondary school. I also continued to lead school-wide change in several instances as well.
As both a teacher and an administrator, I have had the chance to enhance my skills as a facilitator, and leader of major organizational change.
Grade 8 Humanities Teacher-American International School Chennai
July 2011 – June 2014 Chennai, India
From July 2011 to June of 2014, I taught Grade 8 Humanities to students from over 15 nations. Here I enhanced my teaching repertoire by working with many students who were learning a 2nd or 3rd or 4th language and learned much about instructional strategies that support English language learners.
Middle School Social Studies Teacher- Eldorado K-8
August 2007 – June 2011 Superior, CO
I worked with 6th, 7th and 8th grade students as a social studies teacher. I also helped to develop the advisory program there, served as an assistant coach, led the grade 8 team, and collaborated with a colleague to organize and implement a Spring Break trip to Washington D.C.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher -American School of Bombay
July 2006 – June 2007 Mumbai, India
At ASB, I worked with students from grades 6,7,8 and 9. I also assisted with the creation of a middle school vision and philosophy, served as an assistant coach and collaborated in leading the 7th grade students on an experiential learning trip in India.
Grade 7 Social Studies-Aspen Creek K-8
July 2001 – June 2006 Broomfield, CO
In addition to my teaching duties, I assisted in coaching several sports, led the 6th grade orientation program, assisted in the creation of advisory materials, served as team leader and organized a Japanese culture day in collaboration with a local NGO.