John Keith Shoulders English Teacher
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English teacher and administrator who excels in cultivating and maintaining positive and productive relationships with all educational constituencies including parents, students, administrators, and the community. Strong instructional leader with significant education experience and a history of success in successfully working with students of all ability levels. Active participant in school community with a plethora of experience in planning and coordinating school events as well as coaching and leading school sports teams and clubs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Deputy Principal | Singapore International School at Gamuda Gardens August 2017 - June 2017 | Hanoi, Vietnam Providing guidance and support for over fifty teachers in elementary, middle and high school at a WASC Accredited school. Establishing excellent working rapport with students, parents, teachers and other administration team members. Leading teams of teachers in planning for major schoolwide events such as International Days. Conducting formal and informal teacher observations and follow up sessions. Conducting and overseeing multiple sessions and initiatives as part of our school’s professional development program. Overseeing the setting and vetting process of system wide exams in English, math and science. High School English Teacher | Cloverdale High School August 2018 – Present | Cloverdale, California Teaching 10th and 11th grade English Language Arts classes to a diverse student population. Working collaboratively with other members of the English department to plan lessons and projects to engage and meet the needs of students of diverse ability and language levels. Following the California Common Core State standards with the aim of preparing students for success in critical thinking reading and communication skills in university or whatever pathway they follow after high school.
CONTACT (707)293-0875
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2306 Carson Street Santa Rosa, CA 95403 United States
CERTIFICATION California Single Subject Teaching Credential
In English and History
EDUCATION BACHELORS OF ARTS IN History and American Literature University of California Los Angeles June 2008 Post Graduate Single Subject Credential Program Sonoma State Univerisity December 2011
John Keith Shoulders English Teacher
EXPERIENCE CONTINUED Middle School English Teacher | Singapore International School at Gamuda Gardens August 2015 – August 2017 | Hanoi, Vietnam th Teaching 8 Grade English classes made up of students with extremely diverse ability levels.
Developing engaging lesson plans to meet our English content standards designed to be accessible and challenging to all students regardless of ability level. Successfully teaching and scaffolding a first language English program to classes where the vast majority of students were English language learners. Consistently improving student results on mandatory system wide assessments. Founding and coaching a highly successful Gaelic football program. Promoted to join the school administration team due to my professional teaching approach and positive relationships with key stakeholders. Primary School Teacher | Singapore International School at Ciputra
January 2012- July 2013 and January 2013 July 2015 | Hanoi, Vietnam
Serving as an English, social studies and homeroom teacher for grade 2,3 and 5 classes over four school years. Established lasting positive relationships with students and their families through consistent positive communication.
Enhance student engagement for learning science through maintaining collaborative learning classroom environment Developing engaging lesson plans in English and social studies focused on meeting content standards while simultaneously challenging and building student confidence and critical thinking skills. Holding voluntary weekly afterschool classes for students needing extra support. Consistently recognized for my willingness to put in extra time for out of class activities such as English Olympics and schoolwide events.
Coaching Experience Analy High School Assistant Football Coach 2008 – 2010, 2013 Cloverdale High School Assistant Football Coach 2018-Present SIS Van Phuc Boys Elementary Soccer Coach 2012-2013 SIS Ciputra Girls Elementary Soccer Coach 2014-2015 SIS Gamduda Gaelic Football Coach 2015-2018
Extra-Curricular Involvement
World Scholars’ Cup High School Debate Team Coach Hanoi English Olympics Coach Lead organizer of schoolwide festivals and shows.
Director and organizer of several student plays.
John Keith Shoulders English Teacher
EXPERIENCE CONTINUED Middle School Head of Studies | Singapore International School– August 2017 – July 2018
Providing direction, guidance and support for over 20 middles school teachers.
Leading a team of English teachers in the creation of improved English curriculum documents based on the standards of the Singapore Ministry of Education. Providing pastoral care, guidance and discipline for over 300 middle school students. Helping to foster a positive work environment and organizing department meetings where teacher collaboration and reflection on best practices were highly encouraged.
TECHNICAL
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite Spreadsheet and Database Electronic Presentations Google Classroom E-mail Management Online gradebooks Online student resources Familiarity with administrative tools such as ascSubstition and Aeries.
Charitable Work In Vietnam
REFERENCES
Chris Meredith Principal Cloverdale Highs School Cloverdale, California +17073182250
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Brian Lalor Former Supervisor Principal Xi’an, China +861869145397 brianlalor@hotmail .com
Shane Blood Former Supervisor Principal of Vinschool Saigon, Vietnam +841223778277
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Volunteer English Teacher Humanitarian Services for the Children of Vietnam Fall 2014-June 2015 Volunteer Gealic Football Coach Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation Vietnam Winter 2014 – Spring 2017 Lead Organizer of SIS Schoolwide Charity Drives for Humanitarian Services for the Children of Vietnam 2015-2017