American University of Beirut
(2009-2014) GPA: 4.0
Focus on the anthropology of childhood and learning. Thesis entitled Going to the Big School: Discipline and Social Agency in a Lebanese Daycare. Teaching Assistant for professors in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Media Studies.

Boston University
(2001 – 2005) GPA: 3.33
Minored in cultural studies. Completed four teaching practicums, including 500 hours of the final teaching practicum in London. Student intern in the School of Education. Volunteered with the Chelsea Literacy Project as a student teacher.

Korea International School (Seoul, Republic of Korea)
(2018 – 2022)

Instructional leader of the elementary-only campus with an American curriculum. Increased student enrollment 60% since tenure. Oversight of projects including rooftop play area refurbishment, cafeteria building, and classroom refurbishment. Expanded school’s social media presence and created a new school website. Focused on collaboration, inquiry and Reggio Emilia Approach with staff. Increased participation of parents via the Parent Teacher Organization. PK-12 policy development (child safeguarding policy, anti-bullying policy).

Beijing BISS International School (Beijing, China)
(2016 – 2018)

Senior leader of the elementary school in a PK-12 IB World School, ages 2-11. Oversight of teacher performance, curriculum coordination, pedagogy. Partnered with parents via the PTA.

Beijing BISS International School (Beijing, China)
(2014 – 2016)

Member of the Academic Management Team in an IB World School. Worked with elementary principal, performed PYP curriculum coordination responsibilities as well as a 50% ESOL teaching load.

Wellspring Learning Community (Beirut, Lebanon)
(2011-2014)

Member of the leadership team with sole oversight of the PYP Reggio-inspired Early Years program (ages 3-6) in an international, bilingual IB World School. Responsible for interfacing with children, teachers and parents, report directly to principal.

Wellspring Learning Community (Beirut, Lebanon)
(2007-2011)

IB PYP homeroom teacher in a co-teaching, international, bilingual setting (English/Arabic), teaching ages 3-5. As atelierista, worked with students aged 3-6 in our art studio on inquiry-based projects. As pedagogical liaison, led workshops on the Reggio Approach, the PYP, inquiry, and child development; observed teachers and gave feedback on classroom practices.

Adma International School (Adma, Lebanon)
(2006-2007)

Taught kindergarten in English in a private school setting, American curriculum.

Sharjah International School (Sharjah, UAE)
(2005-2006)

Taught Grade 1 in English in a private school setting, American curriculum.