Special Education International School
Resume:
Suzette Julien,Ed.D.
suztillet@gmail
SKILLS & CAPACITIES
Highly qualified and creative educator leader with extensive experience in planning and directing academic, administrative, and auxiliary school activities. Equipped to deliver exceptional leadership instruction Tertiary Education Programs as well as K-12 educators. Skilled in improving school systems and educational programs by providing strategic directions. Proven track record of implementing and managing new educational programs to improve students' experiences and learning. Proficient in principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and measurement of training effects. Repeated success in establishing and executing professional learning experiences. EDUCATION
Doctor of Education Northeastern University, Massachusetts, USA Dissertation: A Narrative Study Exploring How Women of Color Leaders Meaning-Making Shape Their Professional And Personal Experiences In K-12 International Schools Master in Education Framingham State College, Massachusetts, USA Diploma in Special Education Sheffield University, England, UK Bachelor of Science in Education Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of the West Indies (UWI) 2020 to Present Online E-Instructor/Tutor/Facilitator, “Diversity and Inclusion in Early Years” Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses. Research Supervisor Develop and facilitate student orientation in the course. Enhance student learning experience by creating and presenting additional course materials. Grading all semester assignments. Communication and interaction; Receive and respond to students’ queries; Facilitate instruction and learning endeavors. Monitor and maintain students’ activities in compliance with the UWI Campus Charter. Contribute to all discussions via Moodle learning management system. Assign engaging topics for all students. Zoom presentations and interactions with students. International School of Port of Spain (ISPS), Trinidad, W.I. 1995 to 2023 Acting Director PK-12 2007-2019 (in the absence of the director) Collaborated with stakeholders to achieve established goals. Created and disseminated weekly newsletter. Provided emergency consultation. Uncovered and minimized potential issues in cooperation with teams/managers. Designed blog for school website. Guided teachers in literacy development and goal achievement. Mentored high school students on research projects. Monitored university students’ teaching practicum. Elementary Principal, Grades PK-5 (1996-Present); Grades K-6 (1996-1997)
§ Executed IBPYP self-study and application for validation of the program (March 2022)
§ Planned and executed Lucy Calkins Balanced Writing and Reading Program (2018).
§ Wrote grants for STEM Project/NGSS Project (2017-2018), PK-5 technology equipment
(2015-2016), and IBPYP re-evaluation (2017).
§ Managed and streamlined process of ISPS authorization as an IB World School (2009).
§ Ensured effective management of candidate and authorization phase of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP)
§ Facilitated Professional Book Club for faculty. Monitored Summer School and Camp activities focused on enabling continuous program improvement.
§ Managed Early Years Program (3 years plus) Pilot and full Program; Led separation of Elementary Grade 6 to Middle School level
§ Improved the school's enrollment from 70 students to over 200 students and ensured successful implementation of the IB Primary Years Program. TEACHING EXPERIENCE
The International School of Port of Spain
Instructed Grades 3-5; Guided International Baccalaureate (MYP) Personal Project Grade 10 Supervised and Coordinated Student Teaching Practicum (Kennesaw University, Atlanta, George Washington, Washington; Michigan University, Michigan); Conducted 2-day DEIJB workshop for K-12 faculty and Staff.
Bishop Anstey Junior School, Trinidad, W.I./University School, Trinidad, W.I. Implemented and instructed Remedial Reading Program K-5. Boston Public Schools - Boston, Massachusetts, USA Elementary Science Teacher: Grades K-5 / Reading Teacher, K-7, American International Schools in the Americas (AMISA)
§ Professional Development Committee Member for regional schools (2019 to 2023)
§ International Schools Services: Diversity Collaborative Committee June 2021/2022
§ Windsong Consultant/Facilitator: Omololu International School Anguilla, West Indies
§ Facilitated Concept-Based Learning Workshop/ Assessment Workshop.
§ Conducted a two-day workshop for PK-6 Faculty. School Projects
§ Cambridge Education Consultant:
§ Trinidad & Tobago Ministry of Education Project / School-Based Mgmt.
§ Development Member of Consulting Team - Conducted workshops for High School Teachers/Principals
§ New York City Department of Education: Accreditation Team Member
§ National Heritage Academies, Cincinnati, Ohio: Accreditation Team Member
§ Principals’ Training Ctr.; Teachers Training Center/Teaching Learning Institute Miami, FL
§ Organized and monitored events of a two-week summer program
§ Monitored Online Learning four-week summer program SIGNATURE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
International School of Port of Spain (ISPS), Trinidad, W.I.
§ New Library initiative to be completed Fall 2023; Proposal for Sensory Room Fall 2023; Service Learning linked to permaculture Wa Samaki Ecosystems
§ Achieved a $139,000 grant for K-5 technology equipment and infrastructure upgrades
§ Organized recruitment activities of K-12 faculty at International Fair Boston, ISS online
§ Co-chair Teaching and Learning for IB Multi-Program Evaluation team (March 2022)
§ Head of Academic for Excellence Team K-12 for School Improvement (2016- 2019)
§ Professional Development Committee Chair
§ Prepared and managed budget leading to cost reduction
§ Assessment Committee; Team leader for the Assessment Policy
§ Student Service-Learning Committee
§ Fundraiser for underprivileged children
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
§ Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) for Administrators Endorsement. Oct.2023
§ New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) workshops (April/May/Sept/Oct 2023)
§ International School Services: Women and Global Leadership Symposium (June 2023)
§ Special Education Network and Inclusion Association (SENIA) International Workshop (Dec.2022)
§ International Baccalaureate Leading the Learning (Cat.2). March-April 2022
§ edWeb.net literacy, data-driven instruction, leading for equity, assessment (2021)
§ UWI Technology Review/Assessment Bootcamp & Facilitators Foundations Training (2020)
§ International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Introduction and member of the Leadership team for implementation of the MYP
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
§ Future of learning (30 hours)
§ Project Zero (30 hours)
§ Project Zero: Educating for Today and Tomorrow Conference - Arts, Ethics and Learning in the 21st Century (15 hours); School visit: Atlanta International School
§ IB Organization PYP Collaboration Level 3 Onsite Workshop Pk-12
§ Learner Profile; School visit: Washington International School
§ Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
§ Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (CASI)
§ Education Reaching Out/School around the World AERO/SAW Dubai & Thailand ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
§ University of the West Indies Training Badges (2020)
§ AAIE International Child Protection Certification (2016)
§ National Association of Elementary School Principals Mentorship Certificate (2016)
§ Lynn Erickson Concept-Based Curriculum & Instruction Independent Presenter and Trainer Certificate (2014)
§ Principals’ Training Centre, Miami, Florida, USA Administrative Certificate
§ Massachusetts Department of Education Teaching Certificate, K-8, and Grades 5-9 PUBLICATIONS
Contributor: Raise Her UP: Leadership Lessons from Women in International K-12 Education
(March 2022, Published Solution Tree)
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