English Teacher York University

ADAM REISS

Veteran Teacher of US and UK English and Social Studies

Pawleys Island, South Carolina: 843-***-****

email: **************@*****.***

EXPERIENCE

Head of Middle School English

RDFZ Kings College School Wimbledon Hangzhou, China August, 2018 – July, 2021

Implemented British-style curriculum and managed staff of 8 teachers in English program serving approximately 300 middle school students ranging in ability from EAL to gifted.

Standardized and analyzed internal and external WIDA examination results.

Reported directly to Head of School in matters of curriculum and staffing.

Conducted English language and pastoral interventions with appropriate departments.

Linked with secondary school to ensure smooth transition of students to high school. Assistant Dean of Students

RDFZ Chaoyang A-level Centre Beijing, China

September, 2015 – July, 2018

Taught AS English Literature and IGCSE First Language English to higher ability students.

Designed curriculum and managed staff of 6 for AS Global Perspectives program spanning two grade levels of nearly 300 students.

Acted as Lead Examiner of semester, mock, and CIE exams.

Assisted Head of English with standardization of examination results.

Trained and managed staff of 12 home room teachers, overseeing the pastoral care of over 200 students.

Wrote and quality controlled production of staff letters of reference for students admitted to Imperial College London, The University of Southern California, Washington University, Emory University, and Smith, Oberlin, Bard, and Bennington colleges. AP English Language and Composition Teacher

Shanghai Gezhi High School Shanghai, China

September, 2014 – August, 2015

Taught intensive college level AP English Language and Composition course.

Syllabus reviewed and approved by the College Board. AP English Language and Composition Teacher

Beijing No. 4 High School Beijing, China

2011– 2014

Created and taught College Board approved course.

Achieved course goals with a majority of students scoring 3 or higher on the AP English Language and Composition exam, with over 10% scoring 4 or 5.

Wrote letters of recommendation for students admitted to the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University, New York University, Washington University in St. Louis, Vassar College, the Claremont-McKenna colleges, and the Cooper Union. New York State Regents English Teacher

YCL High School Brooklyn, New York

2005– 2007

Taught lessons on reading and essay composition for New York State Regents curriculum.

Achieved course goal of all students passing New York State Regents Exam. EDUCATION

British: Postgraduate Certificate of Education University of Sunderland (UK) 2017-2018

Rigorous training in teaching practice according to British National Curriculum

Performed research on factors of student motivation and the gradual release of responsibility method.

Bachelor of Arts New School University (New York, USA) 1998-2002

Bachelor’s with honors; Major in Media Studies.

Honors thesis conducted through the Media Studies Master’s program.

Honors study in Sociology performed at the Graduate Faculty. New York State Regents Diploma Hancock Central High School (New York, USA) 1994-1997

Graduated with High Honors.

Scored 5 on AP English Literature exam; 3 on AP Calculus exam; 1450 on SAT I exam

(750 Verbal, 700 Math).

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

CELTA: awarded Pass B (higher than 80% of candidates).

Cambridge University PD course in A-level Global Perspectives & Research.

Led staff training sessions in Cornell note taking, Pastoral care, UK educational terminology, and Chinese literature.

College Board approved syllabus for AP English Language & Composition.

Desktop publishing and graphic design.

Published poet.

Songwriting and vocalist in staff band; experienced audio technician.

Basic communication skills in Spanish, German, and Chinese. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES

Main: Newspaper, Basketball.

Secondary: Rock band, Chess, Playwriting.

Pastoral: led student field trip to Silk Road region of China; organised House song performances.

REFERENCES

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