Key Experience

Director of Studies English International School Prague (Nord Anglia Education), Aug 09-Present.

• Led the formalization and development of student attainment tracking using the SERCO system
• Introduced student attainment baseline testing system using online CAT testing
• Led and implemented introduction of further IGCSEs: Business Studies / Drama / Media
• Led and implemented introduction of Apple Mac Media Suite inc blue screen and cameras
• Introduced student awards ceremony “Speech Night” to celebrate attainment
• Further developed fast tracking system for more able students
• Member of School Senior Leadership Team
• Deputy Head of Senior School
• IB Coordinator and Examinations Officer for IGCSE
• Teaching Business Studies (IGCSE) and Geography (KS3/IGCSE/IB)

Academic Director (Seniors) English International School Prague, (Nord Anglia Education) Aug 08-Aug 09.

• Curriculum Enhancement through introduction and development of Learning Technologies
• Line Managing the school Librarians
• Led the development of student tracking system using MS Excel
• Administered the IGCSE Examinations for the School
• Oversaw the fast tracking of able students for early IGCSE entry
• Introduced staff training in the use of appropriate learning technologies

Learning Technology Developer King George the Fifth School (KGV) (Aug 07 – Jul 08).

• Developed the use of learning technology across the school by students and staff.
• Pioneered the use of mobile technology for student work in an out of school with HP, Apple and HKU
• Presented papers related to mobile technology at conferences in Shanghai, Singapore and Hong Kong
• Piloted two learning technology based field trip to Thailand for IB students with HP and HKU
• Second in Department for Geography

Learning Platform Manager/Developer KGV (Sep 06 – Aug 07).

• Led and developed workshop sessions in the use of technologies in the classroom
• Worked across the English Schools Foundation Schools in Hong Kong in enhancing classroom technology
• Second in Department for Geography
• Teacher of Geography (KS3/IGCSE/IB)
• Form Tutor Year 13

Assistant Web / CLC Manager KGV s(Sep 05 – Sep 06).

• Aided the introduction and develop of a school learning platform
• Seconded to the English Schools Foundation – learning technology development
• Second in Department for Geography
• Teacher of Geography (KS3/IGCSE/AS/A2 Level)
• Form Tutor Year 12

Second in Department, Geography. KGV (Apr 02 – Sep 05).

• General Departmental Admin in support of HoD
• KS3 Planning including developing and enhancing SoW
• Inter-Departmental Liaison and Work Unit Development
• Preparation and development of SEN, ICT learning resources and ICT staff training. 
• Enhancement of ICT including deriving a server based departmental filing system, on-line resources, web page and media bank.
• Teacher of Geography (KS3/IGCSE/AS/A2 Level)
• Form Tutor Year 10-Year 11

Teacher of Geography, EAL and ICT. KGV (Sep 2000 – April 2002)

• Teacher of Geography (KS3/IGCSE/AS/A2 Level)
• Teacher of withdrawal EAL (Year 7)
• ICT Support (Y7-13)
• Form Tutor Year 9 

Student Teacher of Geography & SEN, Wah Yan College, Kowloon (Oct–Nov 1999), KGV (Jan – Mar 2000).
Teacher of Geography (Year 8, 10 and 12), Ethics (Year 9), SEN and English (Y9 and Y10)
Assisted with Sports and Outward Bounds

CPD/INSET

Leadership Training, The Boss as Coach, how to constantly mobilise the talent, commitment, involvement, effort and enthusiasm of the Team. British Chamber of Commerce, 5 Oct 09

IB Co-ordinator Training. IBO.  Berlin 9-12 Jul 09

Teaching IGCSE Business Studies:  CIE Online Training 1-5 Jun 09

Teaching Third Culture Kids: Jane Denby, Prague Aug 08: internationalism and the international student.

Understanding I.T.! I initiated and project managed a Hong Kong wide CPD day focusing entirely on the use of technology in and out of the classroom.  I initiated this project at KGV and expanded it by negotiating its inclusion as part of the HK ICT Symposium 08 through liaison with The HK Government.  This included international key note speakers, seminars and workshops for local and international schools.

Learning Out of the Classroom: Presentation of findings from my initial Mobile Learning Pilot field trip : Shanghai, Singapore (IBO), Hong Kong

PDA Technology in the Classroom: I initiated a link up with HKU for a study on the use of PDA technology in the classroom.  This ongoing study involves a KGV pilot that encompasses 3 departments. 

Workshop Leader and Course Designer for “Using Technology in Geography” INSET - 30 May 06. introducing Geography teachers to practical methods of developing units of work using Web 2.0 technologies. 

Flash Training – 4 May 06 – Educational Develop Centre, West Island School, Hong Kong. Use of Flash and streaming.

Workshop Leader/Course Designer "Using Technology for Languages”– 3 Apr 06.

GIS in Geography, Chinese International School / ESRI (Canada) – 15-17 March 2006.

IB ESF Expo, Sha Tin College 10-12 March 2006. IB Geography .

MSc Courses: Educational Web Publishing (A), Teaching & Learning with IT (B), Information Resources & Services (B), e-Learning Strategies & Management (B), Managing IT in Schools (A), Hypermedia & Multimedia in Education (B), IT & Educational Leadership (B), Research & enquiry Methods (B).

Macquarie Bank Future Problem Solving – Accredited Coach. (26-27 May 05, Sarah Roe Centre, HK.)

Delivered two INSETs on use of ICT in Geography teaching: Specifically the use of web pages.

ICAA ICT Training – Departmental Inset led by me to train Geography Staff to qualify for ICAA certification.

An Introduction to Timetabling - Mill Wharf Educational Training, Sheffield, UK, July 2001

ESL in the Mainstream  – (2000-2001) Year long course, accredited in Australia. 

Hong Kong Award for Young People China Expedition (April 2001) – An expedition run by the Hong Kong Government to investigate the feasibility of using sites in China for Expeditions.

Committee Memberships: ICT Steering Group, Gifted and Talented, Library, Literacy, Awards and Sanctions.

Pastoral Responsibilities: Head of House (04-06), Deputy Head of House (03-04). Second-in-Charge of outward bound (00-03).

Other Career Experience

Transportation Engineer / Executive Officer - MVA Consultancy (1998-1999) and SPB Limited (1995-1998).  Responsible for Transport Planning and Traffic Engineering projects as both Engineer and, following two in-house promotions, Project Manager and Executive Officer.  Additional Responsibilities:  QA Manager, QA Auditor and Company Business Development Representative.

Royal Air Force / British Army – UK, Europe and Hong Kong: 1984-1991

Additional Capabilities

Outward Bound / Duke of Edinburgh Award (Instructor). 1990- 1992, Outward Bound Instructor for the HK Air Cadet Corps and KGV School. Registered Silver Instructor.

Counseling Skills. I have successfully dealt with a variety of student issues ranging from bullying to attempted suicide.

Cantonese Language.  I am competent in the language.

Personal Details: Date of Birth: 14 April 1968  Nationality: British  Marital Status: Married (spouse currently Head of Mathematics).

HK Residency:  Permanent   Accompanying Children: 2 (aged 2 and 4)

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