GLENN JAMES

ac18d5@r.postjobfree.com

+61-415-******

EDUCATOR, ARTIST, TRAINER, MANAGER

An experienced & internationally respected educator/manager and curriculum developer seeking progressive teaching or educational leadership position with innovative, learner-centred and future- focused educational provider. Long-term, ongoing relationship preferred but consultancy considered.

educational leadership program management

curriculum development coaching & mentoring

staff development public relations/ promoting product confidence

facilitating progressive Early Years education implementing inquiry-based learning programs Curriculum Consultant March 2016 to March 2017

Curious Academy Sdn Bhd Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia

Curriculum Consultant August 2015

Guangzhou Nanfang International School Guangzhou, China Curriculum Coordinator (IBPYP) & Creche teacher / Kindergarten teacher 2014 to December 2014 Huamao Multicultural Education Academy Ningbo, Zhejiang, China Curriculum Coordinator (IBPYP) & Nursery teacher / Music & Movement teacher August 2012 to December 2013 Ningbo Zhicheng School - International Ningbo, Zhejiang, China Early Childhood Teacher / Year Level Coordinator / Design Consultant December 2010 to July 2012 Suzhou Singapore International School Suzhou, Jiangsu, China Curriculum Coordinator (IBPYP) & EAL teacher August 2010 to December 2010 Etonhouse China - Suzhou Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Early Childhood Teacher - Creche / Kindergarten teacher November 2008 to June 2010 Garden International School - Rayong Rayong, Thailand Early Childhood Education Coordinator & Reception teacher August 2008 to November 2008 St Andrews International School – Rayong Rayong, Thailand Visual Arts Teacher (IBPYP) & Kindergarten Teacher August 2006 to June 2008 Beijing City International School Beijing, China

Early Childhood Teacher & Visual Arts Consultant - whole school August 2005 to June 2006 Etonhouse China - Suzhou Suzhou - Jiangsu, China

Elementary Teacher (Lower Primary Gr.1-3, 6-8 yrs) August 2004 to June 2005 New International School of Thailand Bangkok, Thailand Kindergarten Teacher (Reception/Foundation) & ESOL support teacher January 2003 to June 2004 International School of Beijing - Shunyi Beijing, China Early Childhood Education Coordinator August 2002 to December 2002 Yogyakarta International School Yogyakarta, Indonesia Visual Arts Teacher (IBPYP) & Grade 2 PYP teacher August 2000 to June 2002 Yokohama International School Yokohama, Japan

Curriculum Coordinator & Multi-age Montessori teacher August 1999 to June 2000 Balikpapan Independent Personal School Balikpapan, Indonesia Early Childhood Teacher January 1999 to June 1999

West End State School Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Primary Teacher (Upper-primary Gr.4-6, 9-11 yrs) July 1998 to December 1998 Hopevale Community School Hopevale, Queensland, Australia SKILLS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Action within the PYP (2014) @ Nanjing International School – Shanghai Regional PYP Network Questioning & Inquiry as Research (2011) Dr Jamie \Mackenzie @ SSIS, Suzhou, China Planning Powerful Units of Inquiry (2011) Kath Murdoch, SSIS, Suzhou, China Exploring the Reggio Emilia Approach (2009) Dr Micky Ezeh, Singapore Foundation Skills in Sandplay Therapy & Symbol Work (2008) Pattaya, Thailand IBPYP in Early Years Workshop (2007) Regional Workshop @ Western Academy of Beijing, China First Steps – Reading / Number (2007) in-service professional development@ Beijing City IS, China The Arts in the PYP (2007) co-presenter – parent education programme @ Beijing City IS, China ART WEEK (2006) designer, coordinator & tutor – school-wide celebration@ EtonHouse IS, China Introducing Student-Led Conferences (2005) parent education @ EtonHouse IS, China Utilizing Creative Arts in Primary Language Learning (2005) workshop leader @ NIST, Thailand Working with Young Writers (2005) Ralph Fletcher @ International School of Beijing, China Multiple Intelligences: Goals for Education (2005) Howard Gardiner Seminar, Bangkok, Thailand Bonnie Campbell-Hill Continuums (2005) lead by Carrie Ekey @ IS Bangkok, Thailand Effective Components of a Reading Workshop (2003) thru San Diego University @ IS Beijing, China Assessment for Learning (2003) Assessment Training Institute (USA) Workshop @ IS Beijing, China ESL in the Mainstream – Teacher Training (2002) via University of South Australia @ Yokohama IS, Japan Blue CARD - Eligibility to Work with Children & Young People (2015) Brisbane, Australia Queensland College of Teachers – Teacher Registration No. 775416 (lapsed but renewable) IBPYP Workshop Leader Training (2008) Asia-Pacific Regional Training – Chiang Mai, Thailand IBPYP Advanced Training Workshop (2005) lead by Donald Payne @ EtonHouse IS, China Graduate Diploma of Education (P-10) (1997) Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia Bachelor of Arts (Drama – Design) (1991) Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia Ms Kim Engasser

Head of Primary Guangzhou Nanfang International School, China Relationship: Most recent Head of Primary (Supervisor) GNIS, China Email: ac18d5@r.postjobfree.com Telephone: +86-185-****-**** Mr Mark Treichel

Director - ELITE Centre (Educational Leadership Innovation and Teaching Excellence), Suzhou, China Relationship: Former Head of Primary (Supervisor) Suzhou Singapore International School, China Email: ac18d5@r.postjobfree.com Telephone: +86-139******** Mr Mark Brierley

Secondary Faculty Chair and IBMYP Coordinator at Qingdao Amerasian International School, China Relationship: Former IB Principal (Supervisor) in Ningbo, China Email: ac18d5@r.postjobfree.com Telephone: +86-532-****-****

“Perhaps we are all much more than we realise.” Buddha PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

REFEREES

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