Indonesia 2014-2017
Grades 6-8 Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Middle School Liaison 6-8
Pictured Above: Pictured with the Head of School and owners of the school, who were billionaire real estate investors in Indonesia. I presented the graduation diplomas for the class of 2017.
Served as Middle School Liaison to the Head of School from 2015-2017, a principal-like position. Introduced Google Classroom to the Upper School and helped teachers set up Google Sites as well to enhance cohesiveness, communication with students and family, and help prepare the school for 21st century learning.
Served on a School improvement Team from 2016-2017 at the North Jakarta Intercultural School that met biweekly. Helped develop the mission statement and values of the school with ranking members of one of the most powerful realty corporations in Indonesia, Agung Podomoro Land.
Helped redesign structure of school and hire new staff that met the criteria of vision.
Organized and worked multiple Habitat For Humanity weekend field trips for my students and staff.
As Orientation Coordinator, I met new teaching families at the airport and welcomed them to life in Indonesia and helped them culturally acclimate to their new lives. This involved a city tour, and occasional help navigating currency and shopping situations.
Pictured Above: Organized multiple spirit weeks throughout the year including twin day.
Pictured Above: Helping a homeless family in Mauk, Indonesia, build their dream home.
Pictured Above: Organized several civic action projects for the Elementary School including a beach clean-up day.
Pictured Above: Attending the yearly Qatari ambassador's event in downtown Jakarta.
Attended hundreds of cultural events, many at my schools, in each of my homes abroad, and along my many travels. Demonstrated deep respect and understanding while working with and instructing multiple cultural groups including Indonesians, Emiratis, Qataris, Sudanese, Koreans, Chinese, Saudi Arabian, Omani, Egyptians, Moroccans, Spanish, Irish, British, Indians, Australians, Japanese, Bhutanese, Sri Lankans, Paraguayans, Argentinians, Colombians, Brazilians and more over the course of seven years teaching internationally.
Pictured Above: Supported local conservation organizations here with the endangered Sumatran Orangutan.
Pictured Above: Taking on roles in the school play as a doctor in the play, Oliver!
Pictured Above: Coached championship football team.