Curriculum Vitae
Full-Time Employment
Head of School, Dallas International School
Dallas, Texas July 2023 to Present
Head of School, Austin International School
Austin, Texas July 2016 to July 2023
High School Principal, Verdala International School
Pembroke, Malta July 2014 to June 2016
IB DP Coordinator and Assistant High School Principal, The British International School of Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia July 2010 to June 2014
Head of Modern Languages, American School of Bombay
Mumbai, India July 2007 to June 2010
French and Spanish Teacher, The Awty International School
Houston, Texas March 2005 to June 2007
President & CEO, Interpretext, Inc.
Houston, Texas January 2002 to August 2005
Other Contracted Work
Spanish B Examiner, International Baccalaureate (Global)
Cardiff, Wales January 2008 to Present
Self-Study Evaluation Reader, International Baccalaureate (Americas)
Bethesda, Maryland June 2018 to Present
Examinations Inspector, International Baccalaureate (Americas)
Bethesda, Maryland April 2018 to Present
Visiting Committee Co-Chair, Independent Schools Association of the Southwest
School: École Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans | Team size: 12 | Co-Chair: Ms. Mark Carleton
New Orleans, Louisiana April 2022
Critical Thinking and Inquiry-Based Academic Writing Workshop Leader, Wellspring Learning Community
Beirut, Lebanon August 2019
IB DP Consultant, Prepa Tec High School
Los Angeles, California March 2018 to September 2018
IB DP Evaluation Visit Team Leader, Franklin High School
Stockton, California June 2018
IB DP Evaluation Visit Team Leader, Thomas Jefferson High School
San Antonio, Texas December 2017
TOK for Subject Teachers Workshop Leader, George School
Newtown, Pennsylvania November 2017
Managing the EE Workshop Leader, William Howard Taft High School
Chicago, Illinois August 2017
Global Competency through International-mindedness: A Core Conversation, SXSWedu
Austin, Texas March 2017
Managing the EE Workshop Leader, Ibicus
Prague, Czech Republic February 2017
Supervising the Extended Essay Workshop Leader, Dwight School Seoul
Seoul, South Korea November 2016
Evaluating Your Diploma Programme Workshop Leader, Ibicus
Dubai, UAE September 2016
TOK for Subject Teachers Workshop Leader, The American School of Kinshasa
Kinshasa, DR Congo September 2016
Managing the EE Workshop Leader, Ibicus
Dubai, UAE April 2016
IB DP Coordination Workshop Leader, International Baccalaureate (Asia-Pacific)
Lahore, Pakistan March 2016
Evaluating your Diploma Programme Workshop Leader, InThinking
Barcelona, Spain February 2016
IB DP Verification Visit Team Leader, American School of Yaoundé
Yaoundé, Cameroon January 2016
Integration of TOK for Subject Teachers, Hwa Chong International School
Singapore November 2015
Evaluating your Diploma Programme Workshop Leader, Ibicus
Dubai, UAE October 2015
Language B Workshop Leader, InThinking
Barcelona, Spain September 2015
IB DP Verification Visitor, British International School of Kiev
Kiev, Ukraine March 2015
IB DP Verification Visitor, Knightsbridge International School
Tivat, Montenegro March 2015
Managing the EE Workshop Leader, Ibicus
Prague, Czech Republic February 2015
Language B Workshop Leader, International Baccalaureate (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
İstanbul, Turkey January 2015
IB DP Coordination Workshop Leader, International Baccalaureate (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
Vienna, Austria January 2015
IB DP Coordination Workshop Leader, IBSCA
Coventry, UK November 2014
Language ab initio Workshop Leader, IBSCA
Coventry, UK November 2014
English B Workshop Leader, International Baccalaureate (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
Brussels, Belgium October 2014
Spanish B Workshop Leader, Ibicus
Berkshire, UK October 2014
IB DP Coordination Workshop Leader, Ibicus
Dubai, UAE September 2014
IB DP Consultant, Deutsche Internationale Schule Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia October 2013 to May 2014
Language B Workshop Leader, International Baccalaureate (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
Lisbon, Portugal April 2014
Managing the Extended Essay Workshop Leader, American International School of Lusaka
Lusaka, Zambia November 2013
IB DP Coordination Workshop Leader, Ibicus
Dubai, UAE September 2013
English B Workshop Leader, International Baccalaureate (Asia-Pacific)
Tokyo, Japan August 2013
IB DP Verification Visitor, Riffa Views International School
Manama, Bahrain April 2013
Spanish ab initio Workshop Leader, Ibicus
Dubai, UAE April 2013
Language B & ab initio Workshop Leader, Al-Hussan International School
Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia November 2012
Visiting Team Member, Council of International Schools
School: Good Shepherd International School | Team size: 8 | Chair: Mr. Terry Hamilton
Ootacamund, India November 2012
IB DP Coordination Workshop Leader, Ibicus
Dubai, UAE October 2012
Language B Workshop Leader, International Baccalaureate (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
Florence, Italy July 2012
IB DP Consultant, Colegio San Patricio
Madrid, Spain September 2011 to February 2012
IB DP Consultant, Institut d'Educació Secundària Son Pacs
Palma de Mallorca, Spain September 2011 to February 2012
Spanish ab initio Online Course Evaluator, International Baccalaureate (Global)
Geneva, Switzerland August 2010 to June 2011
Visiting Team Member, Council of International Schools & The Middle States Association
School: International School of Geneva | Team size: 32 | Chair: Ms. Pilar Cabeza de Vaca
Geneva, Switzerland March 2011
Language ab initio Workshop Leader, International Baccalaureate (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
Amman, Jordan February 2011
Language ab initio Workshop Leader, International Baccalaureate (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
Zürich, Switzerland February 2011
French B Workshop Leader, Aga Khan Academy
Mombasa, Kenya January 2011
Visiting Team Member, Accreditation for Growth, The Middle States Association
School: International Schools Group | Team size: 15 | Chair: Dr. Bernard Mitchell
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia December 2010
Senior SAT Administrator, The College Board
Mumbai, India January 2008 to June 2010
Visiting Team Member, Accreditation for Growth, The Middle States Association
School: QSI International School of Chengdu | Team size: 3 | Chair: Ms. Kaye Aoki
Chengdu, China November 2007
Director, Advanced French Summer Program, Abbey Road Programs, Inc.
La Ciotat, France Summer 2007
Advanced French Instructor, Abbey Road Programs, Inc.
St-Laurent-du-Var, France Summer 2006
Substitute Spanish Teacher, Annunciation Orthodox School
Houston, Texas August 2004 to August 2005
French, Spanish, ESL Instructor, Chevron Corporation
Houston, Texas November 2003 to August 2005
French, Spanish, ESL Instructor, SF Language Services
Houston, Texas November 2003 to August 2005
French Instructor, International Resources Unlimited
Houston, Texas January 2005 to August 2005
Volunteer Positions
President of the Board of Directors, Alliance Française d'Austin
Austin, Texas August 2018 to Present
Visual Assistant in English, Spanish, and French, Be My Eyes
Global December 2017 to Present
Education and Youth Committee Member, Austin Sister Cities International
Austin, Texas January 2018 to January 2019
English Teacher for Adults and Children of all Abilities, Various Schools
Mekong Delta, Vietnam April 2014
English Teacher at Bandra Orphanage, Committed Communities Development Trust
Mumbai, India August 2009 to June 2010
Builder and Educator with Developmentally Challenged Adults, Sadhana Village
Pune, India August 2007 to June 2010
Formal Education
Doctor of Philosophy coursework in International Education, 2010 to 2013
Northcentral University Prescott Valley, Arizona
Master of Education in Administration, 2008 to 2009
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas
Master of Education coursework in Second Language Education, 2006 to 2007
University of Houston Houston, Texas
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Anthropology, 2001 to 2003
Université Concordia Montréal, Québec, Canada
Bachelor of Business Administration coursework in International Business, 2000 to 2001
Université Bishop’s Lennoxville, Québec, Canada
Bilingual International Baccalaureate Diploma, June 2000
American High School Diploma, June 2000
The Awty International School Houston, Texas
Professional Qualifications
IB Head of School Workshop Leader Upskilling, April 2024
International Baccalaureate Organization (Washington, DC, USA)
IB Head of School Training, March 2024
International Baccalaureate Organization (Washington, DC, USA)
Region 10 Compliance Training Certificates, August 2023
Texas Region 10 Education Service Center (Dallas, Texas, USA)
Notary Signing Agent Certification, July 2023
National Notary Association (Chatsworth, California, USA)
Examinateur-Correcteur DELF-DALF (B1-B2), May 2023
France Éducation International (Austin, Texas, USA)
Human Rights Consultant Training, March 2023
US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (Washington, DC, USA)
IB Educator Network Upskilling (2020 PSP), January 2023
International Baccalaureate Organization (Washington, DC, USA)
Notary Signing Agent Certification, July 2022
National Notary Association (Chatsworth, California, USA)
Examinateur-Correcteur DELF-DALF (A1-A2), February 2022
France Éducation International (Austin, Texas, USA)
Child Care Leadership Course Certificates, January 2021
Texas A&M University (College Station, Texas, USA)
COVID-19 Testing Using the Abbott BinaxNOW Ag Card, October 2020
Texas Division of Emergency Management (Austin, Texas, USA)
Adult/Child/Infant CPR and Basic First Aid Training, August 2020
CPR Resources, Inc. (Austin, Texas, USA)
National Health and Safety Foundation (Mumbai, India)
Building a Strong, Diverse Leadership Team, March 2020
Academy for International School Heads (Boulder, Colorado, USA)
AISH Leadership Skills Course, March 2020
Academy for International School Heads (Boulder, Colorado, USA)
Counselor Practitioner Certificate, October 2019 - Present
Academy of Modern Applied Psychology (Scotland, UK)
Developing Strategic Growth Plans for Schools, December 2019
School Growth (Atlanta, Georgia, USA)
Building a Healthy Leadership/Governance Structure, November 2019
National Association of Independent Schools (Washington, DC, USA)
Error Correction: Tips and Techniques for Language Teachers, March 2019
University of Missouri (Columbia, Missouri, USA)
Building Faculty Engagement in the Admissions Process, October 2018
School Growth (Austin, Texas, USA)
Child Care Course Certificates, October 2018
Texas A&M University (College Station, Texas, USA)
Language B and ab initio Workshop Leader Upskilling, December 2017
International Baccalaureate Organization (Washington, DC, USA)
Site Visit Team Leader and Consultant Upskilling, June 2017
International Baccalaureate Organization (San Francisco, California, USA)
Becoming a Changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation (with Honors), December 2016
University of Cape Town (Cape Town, South Africa)
ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students, November 2016
The State University of New York (Buffalo, New York, USA)
Liderazgo Instruccional: Perspectiva Global y Prácticas Locales, November 2016
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (Santiago, Chile)
Estilos de Liderazgo: Opciones para Avanzar en Desafíos Complejos, November 2016
Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá, Colombia)
From STEM to STEAM: Incorporating STEAM in Your District, April 2016
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (Killeen, Texas, USA)
New and Aspiring Heads Institute, July 2015
Academy for International School Heads (Miami, Florida, USA)
International School Finance, July 2015
The Principals' Training Center (Miami, Florida, USA)
Advanced Certificate of International School Leadership, July 2014
The Principals' Training Center (London, UK)
Coaching Teachers: Promoting Changes that Stick (Certificate with Distinction), June 2014
Match Education (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)
Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms (Certificate with Distinction), June 2014
Relay Graduate School of Education (New York, New York, USA)
IB DP Consultant Training, October 2010
International Baccalaureate Organization (Chavannes-de-Bogis, Switzerland)
EC-12 Principal Certificate, August 2010
Texas State Board for Educator Certification (Austin, Texas, USA)
Certificate of International School Leadership, July 2010
The Principals' Training Center (Miami, Florida, USA)
IB DP Coordinator Training, February 2010
International Baccalaureate Organization (Cardiff, Wales, UK)
Accreditation Team Chair Training, October 2009
The Middle States Association (Athens, Greece)
IB Workshop Leader Training, September 2009
International Baccalaureate, Asia-Pacific (Chiang Mai, Thailand)
Instructional Leadership Development Certificate, July 2009
Region XIII Education Service Center (Austin, Texas, USA)
Certificate of Training, IB French B, March 2007
Rice University IB Training Workshops (Houston, Texas, USA)
Certificate of Training, IB Spanish B, June 2006
Florida League of IB Schools (Tampa, Florida, USA)
Certified Teacher, Secondary Spanish, January 2006
Texas State Board for Educator Certification (Austin, Texas, USA)
Certified Teacher, Secondary French, January 2006
Texas State Board for Educator Certification (Austin, Texas, USA)
Certified Teacher of English as a Foreign Language, May 2003
Oxford Seminars (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Licensed Court Interpreter, French, 2004
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Austin, Texas, USA)
Notary Public Commission, through August 2027
Remote Online Notary (RON) Commission, through August 2027
Secretary of State of Texas (Austin, Texas, USA)
Languages
Native: English (North American), French (European), Spanish (Latin American)
Fluent: French (Canadian), Spanish (European)
Advanced: Portuguese (Brazilian & European)
Intermediate: Alsatian, Arabic (Levantine & Gulf), German, Hindi, Italian, Latin, Urdu
Basic: Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, Finnish, Japanese, Maltese, Russian
Computer Knowledge
Languages: HTML, Java, JavaScript, PHPx, other company-specific languages
Operating Systems: Windows and Mac (all versions)
Software: Microsoft: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, FrontPage, Internet Explorer, Outlook, InfoPath, Project, Publisher; Macromedia Flash; Adobe: Acrobat, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Distiller, Avant; QuickBooks; DyKnow; other company-specific software
Professional Memberships
Head of School, Dallas International School
Dallas, Texas July 2023 to Present
- Strategic planning and operation of a 700-student, co-educational international school across two campuses in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
- Establish a strong partnership with the Board of Directors to set the strategic vision for the institution and develop the plan that will ensure its sustained growth over time.
- Primary improvement projects include:
- Leading the permitting process to begin the building of a $6.1M sports facility on the secondary school campus.
- Redevelopment of leadership and team structure to support the controlled growth of the school.
- Planning for strategic growth in enrollment by opening entry points at additional grade levels to attract mission-aligned families from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Head of School, Austin International School
Austin, Texas July 2016 to July 2023
- Strategic planning and operation of a 245-student co-educational international school with 50+ nationalities and 20+ home languages.
- Strong cooperation with the Board of Directors in order to mutually develop plans for the execution of strategic goals set in place for the ongoing, healthy growth of the school.
- Leadership for a multi-national senior administrative team to ensure that the daily operations of the school are regularly aligned with the institution's ongoing strategic plans.
- Recruitment of talented, multi-lingual educators to deliver a unique curriculum corresponding to French Ministry of Education, US Common Core, and American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language standards.
- Focus on strategic marketing and advancement in order to meet student enrollment targets.
- Ensuring the ongoing financial health and stability of the school, with a strong focus on fundraising.
- Liaise regularly with the French Ministry of Education, French Consulate General, and French education agencies to ensure that the school is meeting expected national standards in education.
- Primary improvement projects include:
- Development and launch of the AIS Middle School (curriculum, facilities, resources, and staffing).
- Leadership of first-time accreditation (and re-accreditation processes by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS).
- Re-accreditation of school's elementary school curriculum and new accreditation of the middle school curriculum by the French Ministry of National Education through the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE).
- Implementation of groundwork for the establishment of an IB MYP curricular frameworks to ensure vertical coherence and alignment of the school's multilingual immersion program and to better serve the local community by increasing access to the school's academic program.
- Reinforced the school's position as Central Texas' leader in Franco-international education through the creation of the first and only testing center for the Test de connaissance du français (TCF) and the Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF), as well as the launch of a partnership with the Centre national d'enseignement à distance (CNED) to allow access to French high school qualifications, in particular the Brevet des collèges.
- Introduction of the Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) through the Instituto Cervantes.
- Revision and development of institutional policies to serve as guiding operational documents.
- Development of professional standards and a Professional Growth and Evaluation process in order to allow all members of staff to set targets, learn, and grow within their individual contexts.
- Support and development of the Positive Discipline framework for the school and community.
- Creation of a series of parent workshops to meet community needs and desires.
High School Principal, Verdala International School
Pembroke, Malta July 2014 to June 2016
- Oversight of the day-to-day operation of a 145-student co-educational high school with over 40 nationalities.
- Continuous evaluation of the High School educational program (i.e., curriculum, instruction, and assessment) to ensure that it meets the learning needs of students and that teachers feel supported in delivering the program.
- Leadership of the continuous development and improvement of the IGCSE and IB Diploma Programmes.
- Oversight of the implementation of VIS’s strategic plans within the context of a recent MSA reaccreditation.
- Appraisal of High School staff within the larger context of VIS’s professional growth process.
- Establishment of a protocol for a revision of all divisional documents and policies, and subsequent editing to ensure consistency in content and presentation.
- Modernization of all day-to-day procedures in school with the objectives of maximizing efficiency, minimizing administrative work, and reducing the amount of consumables used by the school.
- Regular and open communication with the parent community through announcements, articles in the school newsletter, and planned parent workshops.
- Oversight of the student admissions and interview processes for High School.
- Improvement projects included:
- Provision of professional development activities in all staff meetings
- Planning and integration of a Research and Writing course in 11th grade
- Examination of VIS’s current course offerings and planning for future needs
- Planning and management of the changeover to ManageBac for all grades (PK-12)
- Planning and development of a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program in 9th-12th grades
- Liaising with and conducting due diligence on distance learning options for High School students
- Planning and coordination of a change of the school’s daily schedule to a rotating block schedule
- Part-time teacher: Pamoja Education Site-Based Coordinator (11th-12th); Research & Writing for the IB Diploma (11th).
IB DP Coordinator and Assistant High School Principal, The British International School of Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia July 2010 to June 2014
- Responsible for the coordination of all IB-related activities in a school of over 1550 students and 60 nationalities; approximately 150 students were enrolled in the IB Diploma Programme.
- Oversight of the development and effective delivery of Key Stage 5 curriculum, with a focus on curriculum documentation and teacher professional development.
- Supervisory duty over the work of approximately 80 IB Diploma Programme teachers and direct line management of the Library, Arabic, Science, and Fine Arts departments.
- Supervisory duty over the Pastoral, Social, and Health Programme for Key Stage 5, with direct line management of Key Stage 5 Heads of Year.
- Liaison between parents, teaching staff, and students, ensuring that everyone remains informed of new requirements, is aware of current research in education, and is on-track for successful student graduation.
- Directed the technology rollout and transition of the IB Diploma Programme from a paper-based system to a fully on-line platform in order to increase teacher efficiency, program transparency, and communication between teachers, parents, students, and school administration.
- Chair of the IB Five Year Self-Study Committee, with the responsibility of coordinating policy development, evidence documentation, and input from all stakeholder groups (i.e., administration, teachers, students, parents).
- Responsible for the study, procurement, and distribution of course materials as well as the organization of all internally and externally assessed examinations.
- Responsible for monitoring student progress in the Diploma Programme (including Extended Essay Coordination) as well as maintaining the accuracy of all student IB-related records.
- Main improvement projects included:
- Expansion of IB DP course offerings, including the implementation of Pamoja Education online courses and securing IB authorization to pilot the Global Politics course.
- Development of a Research & Writing for the IB course, focusing on academic honesty, scholarly research, and the presentation of university-level academic work.
- Part-time teacher: Years 7 & 9 French; IB Spanish ab initio SL; IB Spanish B SL/HL; IB French B HL; Social and Cultural Anthropology; and Research & Writing for the IB Diploma Programme.
Head of Modern Languages, American School of Bombay
Mumbai, India July 2007 to June 2010
- Oversaw curriculum, scheduling, and course organization from grades 2 through 12 to ensured seamless curricular transitions through IB PYP, American, and IB DP curricula.
- Prepared and designed total scope and sequence of French and Spanish curricula for grades six through ten.
- Responsible for reviewing and selecting French and Spanish course books for grades six through ten and implementing effective and logical changes in the naming of language course levels.
- Full-time French and Spanish teacher in grades 6 through 12, having taught the following courses: IB Spanish ab initio SL (11th-12th); IB French B HL/SL (11th-12th); French I-B (7th-8th); French II-A (6th-8th); French II-B (7th-8th); French III-A (8th); French 3 (9th-10th); Spanish I-A (7th-8th).
- Coordinated Middle and High School master schedule and room allocations for the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 school years.
- Assisted in developing and drafting standards and indicators for the Middle School Advisory Programme.
- Contributing author to the following educational technology work:
- 1-to-1 Learning: Laptop Programs That Work, Pamela Livingston, June 2009 (ISBN: 1564842541)
- AALF (Anytime Anywhere Learning Foundation) Newsletter Vol. 4, Issue 4 (May 2008), “Digital Natives”
- Member of the following groups: Tech Leadership Team; DyKnow Action Research Committee.
- Head coach for the High School boy’s SAISA soccer team.
French and Spanish Teacher, The Awty International School
Houston, Texas March 2005 to June 2007
- Full-time teacher in both the International and French sections of the largest international school in the United States.
- Taught curriculum set forth by the French Ministry of Education, the International Baccalaureate Organization, and the Texas Education Agency.
- French language courses taught: IB French ab initio (11th); Upper School French I (9th-10th); Middle School Intermediate Third Language French (6th-8th).
- Spanish languages courses taught: IB Spanish B (11th-12th); IB Spanish ab initio (11th-12th); Upper School Spanish V (10th); Middle School Spanish I (6th-8th); Middle School Third Language Spanish I (6th-8th).
- Spanish language courses taught in the French section: Espagnol 3e (9th); Espagnol 5e (7th); Espagnol 4e (8th).
- French and Spanish teacher for the Awty Plus After-School Programme (grades PK3-5th).
- Elected faculty representative for the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 Awty School Councils.
- Elected Vice-President of the Awty Alumni Association, 2005-2008.
President & CEO, Interpretext, Inc.
Houston, Texas January 2002 to August 2005
- Responsible for planning, developing, establishing, and fully executing policies and objectives of Interpretext business organization in accordance with the board directives and corporation charter.
- Establishment and direction of Interpretext, Inc. (State of Texas) and Interpretext Europe Ltd (England and Wales), and corresponding full-service and representative offices.
- Direction of a staff of eleven senior and mid-level managers to ensure that each adheres to policies geared towards Interpretext’s short- and long-term business plans.
- Dean of Language Instruction: responsible for creating and implementing curricula and teaching methodologies for adult learners.
Other Contracted Work
Spanish B Examiner, International Baccalaureate (Global)
Cardiff, Wales January 2008 to Present
Self-Study Evaluation Reader, International Baccalaureate (Americas)
Bethesda, Maryland June 2018 to Present
Examinations Inspector, International Baccalaureate (Americas)
Bethesda, Maryland April 2018 to Present
Visiting Committee Co-Chair, Independent Schools Association of the Southwest
School: École Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans | Team size: 12 | Co-Chair: Ms. Mark Carleton
New Orleans, Louisiana April 2022
Critical Thinking and Inquiry-Based Academic Writing Workshop Leader, Wellspring Learning Community
Beirut, Lebanon August 2019
IB DP Consultant, Prepa Tec High School
Los Angeles, California March 2018 to September 2018
IB DP Evaluation Visit Team Leader, Franklin High School
Stockton, California June 2018
IB DP Evaluation Visit Team Leader, Thomas Jefferson High School
San Antonio, Texas December 2017
TOK for Subject Teachers Workshop Leader, George School
Newtown, Pennsylvania November 2017
Managing the EE Workshop Leader, William Howard Taft High School
Chicago, Illinois August 2017
Global Competency through International-mindedness: A Core Conversation, SXSWedu
Austin, Texas March 2017
Managing the EE Workshop Leader, Ibicus
Prague, Czech Republic February 2017
Supervising the Extended Essay Workshop Leader, Dwight School Seoul
Seoul, South Korea November 2016
Evaluating Your Diploma Programme Workshop Leader, Ibicus
Dubai, UAE September 2016
TOK for Subject Teachers Workshop Leader, The American School of Kinshasa
Kinshasa, DR Congo September 2016
Managing the EE Workshop Leader, Ibicus
Dubai, UAE April 2016
IB DP Coordination Workshop Leader, International Baccalaureate (Asia-Pacific)
Lahore, Pakistan March 2016
Evaluating your Diploma Programme Workshop Leader, InThinking
Barcelona, Spain February 2016
IB DP Verification Visit Team Leader, American School of Yaoundé
Yaoundé, Cameroon January 2016
Integration of TOK for Subject Teachers, Hwa Chong International School
Singapore November 2015
Evaluating your Diploma Programme Workshop Leader, Ibicus
Dubai, UAE October 2015
Language B Workshop Leader, InThinking
Barcelona, Spain September 2015
IB DP Verification Visitor, British International School of Kiev
Kiev, Ukraine March 2015
IB DP Verification Visitor, Knightsbridge International School
Tivat, Montenegro March 2015
Managing the EE Workshop Leader, Ibicus
Prague, Czech Republic February 2015
Language B Workshop Leader, International Baccalaureate (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
İstanbul, Turkey January 2015
IB DP Coordination Workshop Leader, International Baccalaureate (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
Vienna, Austria January 2015
IB DP Coordination Workshop Leader, IBSCA
Coventry, UK November 2014
Language ab initio Workshop Leader, IBSCA
Coventry, UK November 2014
English B Workshop Leader, International Baccalaureate (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
Brussels, Belgium October 2014
Spanish B Workshop Leader, Ibicus
Berkshire, UK October 2014
IB DP Coordination Workshop Leader, Ibicus
Dubai, UAE September 2014
IB DP Consultant, Deutsche Internationale Schule Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia October 2013 to May 2014
Language B Workshop Leader, International Baccalaureate (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
Lisbon, Portugal April 2014
Managing the Extended Essay Workshop Leader, American International School of Lusaka
Lusaka, Zambia November 2013
IB DP Coordination Workshop Leader, Ibicus
Dubai, UAE September 2013
English B Workshop Leader, International Baccalaureate (Asia-Pacific)
Tokyo, Japan August 2013
IB DP Verification Visitor, Riffa Views International School
Manama, Bahrain April 2013
Spanish ab initio Workshop Leader, Ibicus
Dubai, UAE April 2013
Language B & ab initio Workshop Leader, Al-Hussan International School
Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia November 2012
Visiting Team Member, Council of International Schools
School: Good Shepherd International School | Team size: 8 | Chair: Mr. Terry Hamilton
Ootacamund, India November 2012
IB DP Coordination Workshop Leader, Ibicus
Dubai, UAE October 2012
Language B Workshop Leader, International Baccalaureate (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
Florence, Italy July 2012
IB DP Consultant, Colegio San Patricio
Madrid, Spain September 2011 to February 2012
IB DP Consultant, Institut d'Educació Secundària Son Pacs
Palma de Mallorca, Spain September 2011 to February 2012
Spanish ab initio Online Course Evaluator, International Baccalaureate (Global)
Geneva, Switzerland August 2010 to June 2011
Visiting Team Member, Council of International Schools & The Middle States Association
School: International School of Geneva | Team size: 32 | Chair: Ms. Pilar Cabeza de Vaca
Geneva, Switzerland March 2011
Language ab initio Workshop Leader, International Baccalaureate (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
Amman, Jordan February 2011
Language ab initio Workshop Leader, International Baccalaureate (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
Zürich, Switzerland February 2011
French B Workshop Leader, Aga Khan Academy
Mombasa, Kenya January 2011
Visiting Team Member, Accreditation for Growth, The Middle States Association
School: International Schools Group | Team size: 15 | Chair: Dr. Bernard Mitchell
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia December 2010
Senior SAT Administrator, The College Board
Mumbai, India January 2008 to June 2010
Visiting Team Member, Accreditation for Growth, The Middle States Association
School: QSI International School of Chengdu | Team size: 3 | Chair: Ms. Kaye Aoki
Chengdu, China November 2007
Director, Advanced French Summer Program, Abbey Road Programs, Inc.
La Ciotat, France Summer 2007
Advanced French Instructor, Abbey Road Programs, Inc.
St-Laurent-du-Var, France Summer 2006
Substitute Spanish Teacher, Annunciation Orthodox School
Houston, Texas August 2004 to August 2005
French, Spanish, ESL Instructor, Chevron Corporation
Houston, Texas November 2003 to August 2005
French, Spanish, ESL Instructor, SF Language Services
Houston, Texas November 2003 to August 2005
French Instructor, International Resources Unlimited
Houston, Texas January 2005 to August 2005
Volunteer Positions
President of the Board of Directors, Alliance Française d'Austin
Austin, Texas August 2018 to Present
Visual Assistant in English, Spanish, and French, Be My Eyes
Global December 2017 to Present
Education and Youth Committee Member, Austin Sister Cities International
Austin, Texas January 2018 to January 2019
English Teacher for Adults and Children of all Abilities, Various Schools
Mekong Delta, Vietnam April 2014
English Teacher at Bandra Orphanage, Committed Communities Development Trust
Mumbai, India August 2009 to June 2010
Builder and Educator with Developmentally Challenged Adults, Sadhana Village
Pune, India August 2007 to June 2010
Formal Education
Doctor of Philosophy coursework in International Education, 2010 to 2013
Northcentral University Prescott Valley, Arizona
- Foundational coursework included: Foundations of Educational Scholarship; Global Comparative Education.
- Research coursework included: Educational Research Strategies; Educational Research Methodology.
Master of Education in Administration, 2008 to 2009
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas
- Degree work prepared remotely through the College of Education.
- Coursework included: Administration and Organization of Public Schools; Instructional Leadership; Special Populations and Special Programs; Federal, State, and Local School Law; Role of the Principal; Campus Business Management; Practicum in School Administration; and Academic Advising.
Master of Education coursework in Second Language Education, 2006 to 2007
University of Houston Houston, Texas
- Degree work prepared in the College of Education's Department of Curriculum & Instruction.
- Bilingual Spanish/English interviewer and data collector for the Department of Urban Education (January 2007).
- Coursework included: Foreign Language Acquisition and Education; Curriculum Development; Testing Measurement & Analysis; Educational Psychology; French History 1881-2006.
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Anthropology, 2001 to 2003
Université Concordia Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Major in Linguistics with concentrations in syntax, phonetics, and historical linguistics.
- Attended the Eastern Generative Grammar School (Novi Sad, Yugoslavia) in the summer of 2002 and completed advanced studies in language acquisition, phonology, and syntax.
- Minor in Anthropology, with concentration on Cultural Anthropology.
Bachelor of Business Administration coursework in International Business, 2000 to 2001
Université Bishop’s Lennoxville, Québec, Canada
- Primary coursework included: Management Theory & Practise, Organizational Behaviour, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Calculus.
- Secondary coursework included: Japanese, German.
Bilingual International Baccalaureate Diploma, June 2000
American High School Diploma, June 2000
The Awty International School Houston, Texas
- Higher level courses: English A, Spanish A, Theatre.
- Standard level courses: History, Biology, Mathematics.
- Committees: President of Student Council, Senior year; class representative, Junior year; Legal Council Delegate for México, Model United Nations, 1999.
- Chair of student sub-committee to interview and select a new school Headmaster.
Professional Qualifications
IB Head of School Workshop Leader Upskilling, April 2024
International Baccalaureate Organization (Washington, DC, USA)
IB Head of School Training, March 2024
International Baccalaureate Organization (Washington, DC, USA)
- Adding a Programme (MYP)
- Adding a Programme (CP)
Region 10 Compliance Training Certificates, August 2023
Texas Region 10 Education Service Center (Dallas, Texas, USA)
- Anaphylaxis and Severe Allergic Reactions
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Bullying Prevention for Administrators, Teachers & Staff
- Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse & Maltreatment of Children
- Concussions for Coaches and Nurses
- Cybersecurity
- FERPA (Student Records)
- Human Trafficking of School-Aged Children
- Sexual Harassment
- Substance Abuse
- Texas Educators' Code of Ethics
- Understanding Copyright Law
Notary Signing Agent Certification, July 2023
National Notary Association (Chatsworth, California, USA)
Examinateur-Correcteur DELF-DALF (B1-B2), May 2023
France Éducation International (Austin, Texas, USA)
Human Rights Consultant Training, March 2023
US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (Washington, DC, USA)
IB Educator Network Upskilling (2020 PSP), January 2023
International Baccalaureate Organization (Washington, DC, USA)
- Consultant
- Course Outline Reader
- School Visit Team Leader
- School Visit Team Member
Notary Signing Agent Certification, July 2022
National Notary Association (Chatsworth, California, USA)
Examinateur-Correcteur DELF-DALF (A1-A2), February 2022
France Éducation International (Austin, Texas, USA)
Child Care Leadership Course Certificates, January 2021
Texas A&M University (College Station, Texas, USA)
- Special Considerations for Infection Control during COVID-19
- Leading for Quality
- Being a Lifelong Leader as an Administrator and Leader
- Building Effective Partnerships with Families
- Effective Communication Strategies
- Designing Effective Training for Staff
- Organizing and Implementing Collaborative Staff Meetings
- Creating Welcoming, Respectful Work Environments
COVID-19 Testing Using the Abbott BinaxNOW Ag Card, October 2020
Texas Division of Emergency Management (Austin, Texas, USA)
Adult/Child/Infant CPR and Basic First Aid Training, August 2020
CPR Resources, Inc. (Austin, Texas, USA)
National Health and Safety Foundation (Mumbai, India)
Building a Strong, Diverse Leadership Team, March 2020
Academy for International School Heads (Boulder, Colorado, USA)
AISH Leadership Skills Course, March 2020
Academy for International School Heads (Boulder, Colorado, USA)
Counselor Practitioner Certificate, October 2019 - Present
Academy of Modern Applied Psychology (Scotland, UK)
Developing Strategic Growth Plans for Schools, December 2019
School Growth (Atlanta, Georgia, USA)
Building a Healthy Leadership/Governance Structure, November 2019
National Association of Independent Schools (Washington, DC, USA)
Error Correction: Tips and Techniques for Language Teachers, March 2019
University of Missouri (Columbia, Missouri, USA)
Building Faculty Engagement in the Admissions Process, October 2018
School Growth (Austin, Texas, USA)
Child Care Course Certificates, October 2018
Texas A&M University (College Station, Texas, USA)
- Establishing Positive Relationships with Families
- Creating Special Spaces for Young Children
- Food Allergies and How to Manage Them in Child Care Settings
- Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome): A Guide for Child Care Providers
- Safe Sleep: Reducing the Risk of Sleep-Related Infant Death in Child Care
Language B and ab initio Workshop Leader Upskilling, December 2017
International Baccalaureate Organization (Washington, DC, USA)
Site Visit Team Leader and Consultant Upskilling, June 2017
International Baccalaureate Organization (San Francisco, California, USA)
Becoming a Changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation (with Honors), December 2016
University of Cape Town (Cape Town, South Africa)
ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students, November 2016
The State University of New York (Buffalo, New York, USA)
Liderazgo Instruccional: Perspectiva Global y Prácticas Locales, November 2016
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (Santiago, Chile)
Estilos de Liderazgo: Opciones para Avanzar en Desafíos Complejos, November 2016
Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá, Colombia)
From STEM to STEAM: Incorporating STEAM in Your District, April 2016
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (Killeen, Texas, USA)
New and Aspiring Heads Institute, July 2015
Academy for International School Heads (Miami, Florida, USA)
International School Finance, July 2015
The Principals' Training Center (Miami, Florida, USA)
Advanced Certificate of International School Leadership, July 2014
The Principals' Training Center (London, UK)
- The Effective Principal: From Theory to Practice, July 2014
- Technology Leadership, July 2014
- Instructional Supervision and Evaluation: The Teaching Process, July 2013
- Law in the International School, July 2011
Coaching Teachers: Promoting Changes that Stick (Certificate with Distinction), June 2014
Match Education (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)
Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms (Certificate with Distinction), June 2014
Relay Graduate School of Education (New York, New York, USA)
IB DP Consultant Training, October 2010
International Baccalaureate Organization (Chavannes-de-Bogis, Switzerland)
EC-12 Principal Certificate, August 2010
Texas State Board for Educator Certification (Austin, Texas, USA)
Certificate of International School Leadership, July 2010
The Principals' Training Center (Miami, Florida, USA)
- Curriculum Leadership in the International School, July 2010
- Instructional Supervision and Evaluation, June 2010
- Creating and Administering an Effective School, July 2009
- Leadership and Group Dynamics, June 2009
IB DP Coordinator Training, February 2010
International Baccalaureate Organization (Cardiff, Wales, UK)
Accreditation Team Chair Training, October 2009
The Middle States Association (Athens, Greece)
IB Workshop Leader Training, September 2009
International Baccalaureate, Asia-Pacific (Chiang Mai, Thailand)
Instructional Leadership Development Certificate, July 2009
Region XIII Education Service Center (Austin, Texas, USA)
Certificate of Training, IB French B, March 2007
Rice University IB Training Workshops (Houston, Texas, USA)
Certificate of Training, IB Spanish B, June 2006
Florida League of IB Schools (Tampa, Florida, USA)
Certified Teacher, Secondary Spanish, January 2006
Texas State Board for Educator Certification (Austin, Texas, USA)
Certified Teacher, Secondary French, January 2006
Texas State Board for Educator Certification (Austin, Texas, USA)
Certified Teacher of English as a Foreign Language, May 2003
Oxford Seminars (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Licensed Court Interpreter, French, 2004
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Austin, Texas, USA)
Notary Public Commission, through August 2027
Remote Online Notary (RON) Commission, through August 2027
Secretary of State of Texas (Austin, Texas, USA)
Languages
Native: English (North American), French (European), Spanish (Latin American)
Fluent: French (Canadian), Spanish (European)
Advanced: Portuguese (Brazilian & European)
Intermediate: Alsatian, Arabic (Levantine & Gulf), German, Hindi, Italian, Latin, Urdu
Basic: Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, Finnish, Japanese, Maltese, Russian
Computer Knowledge
Languages: HTML, Java, JavaScript, PHPx, other company-specific languages
Operating Systems: Windows and Mac (all versions)
Software: Microsoft: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, FrontPage, Internet Explorer, Outlook, InfoPath, Project, Publisher; Macromedia Flash; Adobe: Acrobat, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Distiller, Avant; QuickBooks; DyKnow; other company-specific software
Professional Memberships
- Academy for International School Heads
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
- National Staff Development Council
- National Service-Learning Partnership
- National School Reform Faculty
- American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
- American Association of Teachers of French
- American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese