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CURRICULUM VITAE
• Certified Teacher with The European Council of International Schools
• IB Teacher within the Homeroom and Physical Education teaching PYP,
MYP, and DP learners
• Common Core Homeroom Teacher of Elementary Math
• Served as Director of Athletics and Conference Representative on numerous
occasions
• Certified Sports Coach with the United States Sports Academy
• Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Sports Administration
EDUCATION:
Masters of Sports Administration (Due)
United States Sports Academy Daphne, Alabama 2020
Post Graduate Certificate in Education
University of Cambridge United Kingdom 2013
International Baccalaureate Certificate
Making the PYP Happen Making the MYP Happen
Bachelor of Arts Dual Degrees in Physical Education / Communicative and Fine Arts
SUNY College at Old Westbury NY 1990
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
August 2020- Present
Middle School Homeroom Teacher
Harvard American Bilingual School, Kuwait
Serving 300 students ranging from elementary to high school-90% of which are Kuwaiti Nationals and the rest are comprised of diverse nationalities. At HABS I teach Middle School Common Language Arts. My duties include instruction, curriculum development, and implementation, and classroom management. Accomplishments:
• Provided input for curriculum development
• Implemented Virtual Learning Classroom Instruction
• Ordered appropriate reading catalogs
• Participated in Professional Development Workshops
• Created a book club for middle school students.

August 2019-August 2020
Athletic Director and PE Teacher
Kuwait American School, Kuwait
Serving 240 students ranging from elementary to high school-80% of which are Kuwaiti Nationals and the rest are of diverse nationalities. At KAS I helped establish and implement the SPARK PE Curriculum. Furthermore, my positive teaching practices have promoted an environment of fun, positivity, and encouragement among our learners. In addition to my teaching duties, I also serve as the school’s Director of Athletics. In this capacity, I’ve organized both extracurricular and intramural activities. I am also an officer for The United Schools around Kuwait Conference. Accomplishments:
• Established a working PE/Wellness Curriculum
• Encouraged Healthy Living Strategies
• Initiated programs that allow students to “think globally yet act locally”
• Organized school-wide Sports Day
• Oversee the running of a working Athletics Department
• Hired and evaluated a coaching staff
• Formulated lesson plans, along with formative, and summative assessment
strategies.
August 2018-June 2019
IB Homeroom PYP Teacher
Kuwait Bilingual School, Kuwait
Serving 120 Primary Years grade 5 students-90% of which are Kuwaiti Nationals. Within the classroom, I implemented positive teaching practices. Along with colleagues, I helped implement a working curriculum that focused on student-led learning opportunities. Most importantly, my teaching practices and strategies allowed my students to succeed in understanding the Central Idea as it relates to the IB Curriculum. My students were confident in taking risks, collaborating, and being principled about their education.
Accomplishments:
• Implemented positive classroom management procedures
• Participated both as a presenter and an attendee in multiple PD workshops
• Co-Chairperson of the Physical Education Accreditation Committee
• Received my PYP IB Certificate
• Oversaw the success of my student’s Grade Five Exhibition
• Established positive communication with students, parents, colleagues, and
administration.
September 2017-June 2018
Elementary Homeroom Teacher/Physical Education Specialist
Al Dasman Bilingual School Kuwait City, Kuwait
Served 106 elementary grade 3 and 4 students-90% of which are Kuwaiti Nationals. I taught Common Core Subjects in Elementary School. In addition to teaching the curriculum, I encouraged my students to embrace the school’s core values of global-mindedness. In addition to my duties as a Homeroom Teacher, I taught grade five

Physical Education. I was asked to perform this duty due to the previous teacher abruptly quitting during the school year.
Accomplishments:
• Reviewed and revised curriculum benchmarks and standards
• Implemented technology within the classroom
• Established strategies that encouraged differentiation to ensure student
achievement
• Encouraged critical thought and global mindedness
• Helped revise the Physical Education Curriculum
• Co-Chaired the Ecology Committee for Accreditation.
August 2000-May 2017
PE/ Health Teacher and Athletic Director
The American Creativity Academy, Kuwait
Serving 350 students-95% Kuwaiti Nationals. Along with my colleagues, established the physical education department at the school. Prior to our arrival, there wasn’t any program. Implemented benchmarks and standards which were based upon State of Minnesota guidelines. Several years into the program, IB principles were established to coincide with the overall direction of the school. Throughout the school’s evolution, learners were encouraged to appreciate both wellness and lifelong learning. In addition to my teaching duties, I served as both Head of Department and Director of Athletics on numerous occasions.
Accomplishments:
• Established a working PE/Wellness Curriculum
• Implemented healthy living strategies such as “Fewer Carbs more Protein” Day
• Budgeted and obtained resources for learning
• Created a working fitness facility to ensure wellness.
• Chaired Curriculum Development Committees
• Conducted various Physical Education PD workshops
• Oversaw the school-wide/multi-campus Athletic Department
• Established ongoing positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and
administration.
September 1992-June 1999
Provisional Licensed Teacher
Cobb County Board of Education Georgia USA
Worked as a Supply Teacher for the Cobb County Board of Education. I taught various core subjects such as English, Science, Social Studies, and PE. Accomplishments:
• Took advantage of Professional Development Opportunities
• Learned effective classroom management
• Learned positive teaching practices
• Served on various extracurricular coaching staffs

ADMINISRATIVE EXPEIENCE
August 2019-Present
Director of Athletics and Activities
Kuwait American School, Kuwait.
Serving as the school’s director of extracurricular activities establishing a program where students could represent their school in interscholastic competitions. Accomplishments:
• Hired coaches and oversaw success in multiple activities
• Collaborated with other Athletic Administrators to ensure all schools can
compete in competition while establishing ideals of sportsmanship and
achievement.
• Served as both league chairman and treasurer
• Organized overseas trips and conferences.
September 20017 to May 2009 and September 2013 to May 2015
Head of Department Physical Education
American Creativity Academy, Kuwait. Grades 1-12
On two separate occasions, I served as HOD of Physical Education and Health. Achievements:
• Oversaw the operation of a campus Physical Education Department designed to educate learners about the importance of physical activity and making informed decisions about their health and safety
• Implemented and enforced both school and departmental policy
• Supervised and monitored departmental staff
• Conducted classroom observations and provided collegial feedback
• Led departmental meetings used to officially discuss departmental issues
• Led collaborations with colleagues in establishing benchmarks and standards
• Chaired cross-curricular meetings to discuss multi-campus-wide PE issues
• Monitored staff’s input of official documentation and data such as grading,
attendance, report cards, and student referrals.
• Generated schedules for units taught facility usage, and equipment allocation.
• Supervised quarterly inventory of PE equipment.
• Responsible for ordering new equipment and resources.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• PEAK Conference (Professional Educators Around Kuwait)
• LOFT Conference (Learning Opportunities for Teachers)
• Making the PYP Happen (International Baccalaureate Workshop)
• Making the MYP Happen (International Baccalaureate Workshop)
• ASEP Certification (American Sport Education Program)
• Horizons Coaching Conference
• the United States Marine Core Sports Leadership Conference

• USA Basketball Youth Coaching Clinic
• Nike Basketball Coaches Clinic
• McGraw Hill Professional Development Workshops
• Google Certified Educator