James (Jim) Michael Belcher, EdD

Cell: 858-***-****

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Twenty–eight years of teaching and school administrative achievements:

• Fifteen years as site administrator, including ten years as Head of School: public and private schools in the U.S. and China, and three PK-12 accredited international schools in China and Egypt

• More than thirteen years as teacher in all school divisions from elementary school through university

• Doctor of Education degree in Organizational Leadership and Educational Leadership (Dissertation: Examination of the Psychometric Properties of an International School Student Survey: An Exploratory Factor Analysis)

• Eagle scout, HS valedictorian, accomplished string bass player, 18 years in China, near–fluency in Mandarin Chinese EDUCATION

Ed.D. Organizational & Educational Leadership, Nova Southeastern Univ., FL (8/31/2019) 2010 – 2019 CLAD certificate classes Alliant International University, CTEL Program 2017 admin. credential classes Fresno Pacific University, California 2004 – 2005 M.Ed. Educational Management, University of La Verne, California (8/10/92) 1990 – 1992 teaching credential classes California State University, Bakersfield 1988 – 1989 B.S. Microbiology, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (6/14/86) 1980 – 1986 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Administrative

Head of School (PK-12) Forsan American School, Alexandria, Egypt (410 enroll.) 8/2018 – 6/2020 Consultant Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning (ISC-China) 8/2017 – 12/2017 WASC Coordinator WASC Accrediting Commission for Schools (San Diego) 7/2017 – 9/2017 Head Principal (PK-12) Tianjin International School, China (440 enroll.) 7/2014 – 6/2017 Vice Principal (PK-9) Beijing SMIC Private School, China (1,300 enroll.) 8/2013 – 7/2014 Acad. Principal (10-12) Beijing No. 80 High School International Department, China (3,000 enroll.) 8/2012 – 7/2013 Principal (6-12) Portland Christian Jr./Sr. High School, Oregon (310 enroll.) 8/2011 – 6/2012 Head of School (PK-12)

& MS/HS Principal Chengdu International School, Sichuan, China (250 enroll.) 1/2007 – 6/2011 Principal (PK-8) Chengdu International School, Sichuan, China 8/2006 – 12/2006 Vice Principal (6-12) Chengdu International School, Sichuan, China 8/2005 – 6/2006 Vice Principal (4-6) Beardsley Intermed. Sch., Beardsley Sch. Dist., Bakersfield, CA (475 enroll.) 8/2004 – 6/2005 Teaching

Math & Science (7) Sequoia Middle School, Bakersfield City School District, Calif. (1,200 enroll.) 1/2018 – 6/2018 Adjunct Instructor Chinese Christian Teacher Training Intensive Course: Supervision of Instruction 9/2016 H.S. Chemistry Teacher Chengdu International School, Sichuan, China (1 period while VP) 8/2005 – 6/2006 Teacher (6) Centennial Elem. School, Rosedale Union School District, Bakersfield, Calif. 1/2001 – 6/2004

[Language Student] Chinese & Tibetan language study, Beijing and Chengdu, China 11/1996 – 12/2000 Curriculum Spec. (7-8) Sierra Middle School, Bakersfield City School District, Calif. (600 enroll.) 7/1994 – 11/1996 Outreach Specialist (7-8) Sierra Middle School, Bakersfield City School District, Calif. 1/1992 – 7/1994 Science Teacher (7-8) Sierra Middle School, Bakersfield City School District, Calif. 9/1989 – 1/1992 English Instructor Nankai University, Tianjin, China (taught university faculty) 9/1987 – 6/1988 English Instructor Yunnan University, Kunming, China (exchange program with Cal Poly Pomona) 9/1984 – 6/1985 CERTIFICATIONS (official records can be viewed at https://www.ctc.ca.gov; Tennessee license pending OELP review) California Clear Administrative Services Credential Document # 190081368, valid through 8/1/2024 California Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Doc. # 190081366, valid through 8/1/2024 California Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential: Life Science, Chemistry Doc. # 190081367, valid through 8/1/2024 California Clear Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate Doc. #170201097 PROFESSIONAL MEMBER

ASCD; EARCOS; ISTE; Accreditation: WASC visiting committee member and chair, Cognia team member School Board Member, International School of Wuxi 8/2016 – 6/2017 James (Jim) Michael Belcher, EdD

Cell: 858-***-****

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DESCRIPTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Head of School (PK-12) Forsan American School (410 enrollment) 8/2018 – 6/2020

• established the foundation of the school during its second and third years of operation

• led the school through AdvancED (now Cognia) accreditation to be awarded a 5-year term ISC-China Consultant (0.4 FTE) Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning 8/2017 – 12/2017

• part-time (0.4 FTE) contract with ISC-China

• advised six international schools in areas of standards, curriculum, assessment, and reporting WASC Coordinator Western Assoc. of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Schools 7/2017 – 9/2017

• part-time (0.6 FTE), temporary contract with the San Diego office

• assigned visiting committee chairs and members to self-study visits throughout southern California

• responded to questions, concerns and issues regarding the WASC accreditation process Head Principal (PK-12) Tianjin International School (TIS), China (440 enrollment) 7/2014 – 6/2017

• joined or chaired WASC accreditation visiting committees in China, Japan, and Vietnam

• supported the Advanced Placement program so that over 90% of AP students achieved passing scores

• increased cash reserves 600% while developing and monitoring annual US$10 million budgets

• recruited and hired all principals, teachers, and staff (160 total staff: 90 Chinese staff and 70 foreign staff)

• expanded educational staffing and facilities to meet English language and special needs of students

• increased students’ 21st century skills through 1:1 iPad and laptop programs in grades 3-12

• increased coding, communication and collaboration skills by starting a high school Robotics club that ascended to VEX Robotics national competitions in the U.S.

• stimulated innovation and creativity by opening and championing a Makerspace room Vice Principal (PK-9) Beijing SMIC Private School, China (1,300 enrollment) 8/2013 – 7/2014

• mentored directors of academic affairs and student affairs

• introduced NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) to assess student performance and growth Academic Principal (10-12) Beijing No. 80 High School International Department, China 8/2012 – 7/2013

• was hired to start up an international school and departed after they cancelled their plans Principal (6-12) Portland Christian Jr./Sr. High School, Oregon (300 enrollment) 8/2011 – 6/2012

• assumed this position as my family moved to the U.S. to enable care for my mother-in-law

• supported 50-student international student program

• introduced research-based teaching strategies and curriculum mapping to align standards, curriculum, instruction, and assessment

• mentored new teachers in behavior management, curriculum planning, instruction, and assessment Head of School (PK-12) & Principal (6-12) Chengdu International School (CDIS), Sichuan, China 1/2007 – 6/2011 Principal (PK-8) 8/2006 – 12/2006

Vice Principal (6-12) & Chemistry Teacher 8/2005 – 6/2006

• transformed a ruptured and disunified staff to one of harmony, cooperation, and growth

• marketed the school to increase enrollment by 167% during increasing competition

• moved the school to a new purpose-built school site

• led the school through crisis management and then enrollment and financial pressures following the May 2008 Sichuan Earthquake with 8.0 epicenter that was 40 miles away from the school

• coordinated AP and SAT testing

• wrote and was awarded three Intel technology grants during this period totaling US$160,000 Vice Principal (4-6) Beardsley Intermediate School, Beardsley Sch. Dist., Bakersfield, CA 8/2004 – 6/2005

• provided student supervision and discipline

• carried out positive incentive programs to increase attendance and improve behavior

• addressed student academic and behavior concerns by facilitating Student Study Team meetings

• participated in IEP meetings and in community resource team meetings

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