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DARMEL F. PERLADO
EDUCATOR,MENTOR AND LEADER
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I drive significant school growth and create lasting impact in education. My expertise covers strategic development, diverse program oversight, and fostering a culture of continuous learning that supports expansion. I value building strong stakeholder relationships and leveraging digital technology to innovate school operations, boost efficiency, modernize processes, and enhance pedagogical practices. I'm particularly passionate about elevating educational standards through robust teacher training, such as the literacy program and teaching methodologies, improving English outcomes, and successfully implementing international curricula and the blend of national curriculum. My primary goal is to deliver sustainable progress that benefits students and staff, improves efficiency, and significantly strengthens a school's reputation and standard.
AREA OF EXPERTIES
Educational Leadership & Development
A seasoned educator professional with a comprehensive background in leadership roles, including Head of
Professional Development, Director of Training Academy, School Principal, and Academic Leader. Core competencies include:
Cambridge Primary Programme & Checkpoint:
Implementing and managing the Cambridge curriculum with a strong focus on Checkpoint assessments.
Curriculum Design & Development: Aligning educational programs to meet academic standards and learner needs. Educational Leadership & Management: Srategic
planning, school operations, and educational initiatives to drive institutional growth and excellence.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. (ongoing) - Doctor of Philosophy in Education major in Educational Management, Philippine Women’s University Affiliate to Men, Manila, Philippines, 2024 Cambridge Certificate on Getting Started with Active Learning, CIE, 2024 Cambridge Certificate on Getting Started with Active Learning, CIE, 2024
Cambridge Certificate on Getting Started with
Assessment for Learning, CIE, 2024
Certificate in Early Years Teaching
Ministry of Education and Training, Ha Tinh Province, Vietnam, 2023
Master's degree: Diploma in Master of Arts in
Educational Management – Philippines Women University affiliate to Men, Philippines, 2020
Bachelor of Education, major in English
Mindanao State University, Philippines 2016
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages –
International TEFL and TESOL Training, Thailand, 2016 Certificate in Chinese-Mandarin – Joseph English School, People’s Republic of China 2008
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Victoria School Vietnam 2024-2025
Head of Professional Development & Training
As Head of Professional Development & Training, I spearheaded professional growth initiatives across two international school campuses. My key contributions included:
Curriculum & Instructional Design: Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs and materials, integrating diverse teaching methods and technologies to cater to various learning styles. Program Management & Remote Access: Efficiently organized and managed all training aspects, including scheduling, logistics, documentation, and detailed record-keeping. Also leveraged LMS (Learning Management Systems) and Google Suites to provide seamless access for all remote campuses (preschools, primary, secondary), as well as both teaching and non-teaching staff. Team & Individual Development: Led team and individual development initiatives for Victoria School and its Vietnamese preschool network, offering ongoing support, mentoring, and performance management to enhance educator skills. Designed and delivered comprehensive onboarding for all new staff and utilized the LMS for extensive training on curriculum, pedagogy, technology, and school culture across the system.
School System Training: Designed and delivered onboarding training to integrate new teachers, administrative staff, and non-teaching personnel into the Victoria School system. The program ensured a clear understanding of the school curriculum, explicit instruction, strategic goals, technology integration, and the established school culture. Utilized the LMS to deliver comprehensive training for all teachers, leaders, and non-teaching staff across the Victoria School system, including its subsidiary preschools throughout Vietnam. Victoria School:
As Head of Victoria School English Center: Language School, I led the development and implementation of a new English language pathway in partnership with Cambridge Young Learners. This initiative significantly boosted language support for Victoria School students and the wider community, serving 115 students since the school's operation began in April 2025. My responsibilities also include comprehensive oversight of school operations, maintaining high instructional quality, and managing the teaching faculty.
Woodlands International School, Malaysia
Role: KS1-KS2 Lead teacher 7th January 2013-2021
International Primary Section Leadership
As a leader in the International Primary Section, my key contributions included: Pioneering Section Development: Led the establishment of the international primary section, encompassing curriculum design, assessment frameworks, and enrollment processes.
Assessment & Curriculum Support: Facilitated student assessments and feedback, and provided comprehensive support for curriculum development, effective classroom management, and strategic resource allocation. Literacy Program Development: Designed and implemented a dedicated Primary Literacy Program to significantly enhance student literacy outcomes. Teacher Mentoring: Mentored primary teachers on effective teaching-learning strategies, classroom management techniques, and best practices in assessment.
CIE-Cambridge Preparation: Prepared Year 6 students thoroughly for the CIE- Cambridge assessments, ensuring their readiness and full alignment with examination requirements.
Global Language School, Ha Tinh Province, Vietnam 2022- 2024 Role: Principal
Educational Leadership: Key Responsibilities
As a leader, my key responsibilities included:
Vision Setting: Establishing a clear vision to define the school's values and direction.
Curriculum Policy Creation: Developing and implementing curriculum policies to ensure alignment with school standards and practices. Operational Management: Overseeing the school's mission by managing operations, including curriculum development, teaching-learning processes, staffing, and resource allocation.
Teacher Training: Training educators in the effective use of the English curriculum.
Expansion Leadership: Leading the expansion of Global Language School, Campus 2, to accommodate rising enrollment rates and foster school growth. TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Tunku Putra International School, Malaysia 1st September 2008-2012 Role: Teacher
INTERNATIONAL PRIMARY
Pioneering Section Development: Led the establishment of the international primary section, encompassing curriculum design, assessment frameworks, and enrollment processes.
Assessment & Curriculum Support: Facilitated student assessments and feedback, and provided comprehensive support for curriculum development, effective classroom management, and strategic resource allocation. Literacy Program Development: Designed and implemented a dedicated Primary Literacy Program to significantly enhance student literacy outcomes. Teacher Mentoring: Mentored primary teachers on effective teaching-learning strategies, classroom management techniques, and best practices in assessment.
CIE-Cambridge Preparation: Prepared Year 6 students thoroughly for the CIE- Cambridge assessments, ensuring their readiness and full alignment with examination requirements.
Joseph International English School, China September 2006- August 2008 Role: ESL Teacher
My teaching experience includes:
Primary ESL Lead Teacher: Developed and implemented a comprehensive ESL program for primary students, integrating the Cambridge Primary and Genki International Curricula.
Preschool Teacher: Delivered foundational education and support in a preschool setting, fostering early childhood development and learning. Xibei Shifan Daxue Fushu Zhonxue, China
August 2004-June 2006
Role: Teacher
Aditional Leadership & Teaching Experience
My experience also includes:
Head of International Summer Camp Programme: Led and managed all aspects of the International Summer Camp, from planning and execution to ensuring an enriching participant experience.
Head of International Exchange Students Programme: Directed the International Exchange Students Programme, facilitating seamless student exchanges and enhancing cross-cultural learning opportunities. Curriculum Head (Bilingual Education Programme): Facilitated the development and implementation of the Bilingual Education Programme at Shi Bei Shi De Fu Zhong.
Shalom Crest Wizard Academy, Philippines June 2002-May 2003 Role: Teacher
Leadership & Teaching (June 2002 - May 2003)
In this role, I served as a Teacher with additional leadership responsibilities, including:
English Department Head
Stage Play Director
Co-curricular Head
Southern Baptist School, Philippines June 2001- March 2002 Role: Teacher
10 Leadership & Teaching (June 2001 - March 2002)
In this role, I served as a Teacher and held the position of English Head. My teaching responsibilities included English, Mathematics, and Science. CERTIFICATIONS
Cambridge Assessment and International Education:
Cambridge Certificate on Active Learning &
Assessment for Learning, 2024
Certificate in Early Years Teaching, Vietnam
Inclusive Education-Special Education Needs,
Malaysia
Speaker: British Council, Malaysia, ELTDP Aug 27-28 2015 - Symposium-The Teaching-LearningAssessment
Speaker: Woodlands International School in-service training on Cambridge and the IPC
March 8-9 2010 Singapore: International Primary
Curriculum
May 15 2010 Malaysia: Introduction to Art Therapy
January 2009 Malaysia: First Aid Training among
School Teachers December 2005 China:
International Teachers’ Conference
December 2003 Philippines: English Language
Power
November 2003 Philippines: National teachers’
Convention
MayJuly 2003 Philippines: In-Service teachers’
Training
January 2003 Philippines: Education Curriculum
Training for Teachers
November-December 2002 Philippines: Advanced
Computer Courses
November-December 2002 Philippines: New
Dimensions of Teaching
November 2002 Philippines: Basic Education
Curriculum
September 2002 Philippines: The Classroom
Environment as a Teacher
November 2001 Philippines: Seminar-Workshop in
Lesson planning
September 2001 Philippines: Philippines National
Red Cross
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