Alexander Field
Shanghai,Shanghai
Summary
An experienced and passionate Head of Humanities and teacher of Economics with recent experience in middle-leadership in both a pastoral and academic role. I have taught in many contexts and roles gaining invaluable experience which I wish to continue to develop in line with my career aspirations.
In my current role, I have overseen the development of new curriculums and the introduction of new A level and IB offerings to students, whilst maintaining performance above the global IB average and attracting world-class offers for students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Humanities
Nord Anglia Chinese International School
02.2023 - Current
- Working in collaboration with SLT and other middle-leaders, I have overseen the introduction of two new IB syllabuses, IBDP History and IBDP Geography, as well as introducing CIE A level Business Studies and CIE A level Economics, and successfully taking our first cohort of IGCSE Global Perspectives students through, whilst maintaining the relative success of our IB Business Management, IB TOK, and IB Economics results, which consistently score above global averages and lead to world-class university offers in these subjects.
- I have further developed a bespoke middle-school Global Perspectives curriculum to meet the unique needs of our Chinese bilingual learners, focusing on 21st century skill acquisition, English language enhancement, and metacognitive development.
- I have managed the expansion of the department from 13 staff members to 21, overseeing 12 subjects, and being responsible for the Humanities education of 1450 students. In order to facilitate this I have put in place effective structures of data tracking to allow me to identify trends, outliers, and omissions amongst our cohort and provide support to both teachers and staff when needed.
IB Economics, Business Management, and IGCSE Global Perspectives Teacher
Nord Anglia Chinese International School
08.2021 - Current
- As lead teacher for IB Economics I have overseen the growth in popularity of the subject from 12 IBDP students to 82 across IBDP and A level. During this time, we have maintained our record of surpassing IB Global Averages, despite almost all of our students being second-language learners.
- IB Business Management shares this success, seeing significant growth in popularity whilst maintaining excellent results.
- We have seen two cohorts of Global Perspectives students complete the IGCSE with increasing success.
- I have furthered my own development by completing CAT3 IB Economics, CAT2 IB Business Management, and qualifying as an IB Business Management examiner.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
G10 Grade Leader
Nord Anglia Chinese International School
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Improved student attendance from 92% to 97%
- Reduced negative awards from an average of 7 per day to 3 per day.
- Held regular one-to-one meetings with parents to successfully resolve school issues.
Economics Teacher
Guanghua Cambridge International School
01.2020 - 08.2021
- CIE A Level Economics Teacher, achieved 88% As and 94% A-B in AS examinations.
- Rewrote AS economics Macro curriculum and scheme of work.
ESL and Business English Teacher - Freelance Role
CERAN Lingua International
06.2011 - 11.2019
- Taught ESL to learners from a range of backgrounds, nationalities, and ages, generally leading to significant improvements in speaking ability (one or more CEFR level in 4 weeks.
- I still find these skills valuable in my current teaching on a daily basis.
Teacher of English and Business Studies
Ministry of Education
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Teaching UAE national curriculum business studies and ESL to native high-school Emiratis.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Teacher of English and Business English
ULIC Centre
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
A-Level and IGCSE Economics Teacher
Beths Grammar School
09.2013 - 07.2014
- As a first year teacher, worked in close collaboration with HOD and senior-teachers to develop teaching strategies to meet the needs of high-achieving students in a very competitive grammar school.
- Oversaw student' progression to top universities via outstanding assessment results (88% A*-B)
Education
MA International Development and Education -
Newcastle University
Newcastle08.2019
CELTA -
Chester School of English
Madrid07.2014
PGCE Business and Economics -
Staffordshire University
Stoke-on-Trent08.2013
BA Economics -
University of The West of England
Bristol08.2012
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Coaching
Certification
IB Economics CAT3 - September 5th 2024
IB Business Management Examiner - July 2024
Nord Anglia Education Middle-Leadership Programme - February 2024
IB Business Management CAT2 - August 31st 2022
IB Economics CAT1 - September 1st 2021
References
David Jefferson-Gleed
Head of Secondary
Nord Anglia Chinese International School, Shanghai
david.j@nacis.cn
+862124038800
Kevin Dumble
Academic Principal
Nord Anglia Chinese International School, Shanghai
kevin.dumble@nacis.cn
+862124038800
Timeline
Head of Humanities
Nord Anglia Chinese International School
02.2023 - Current
G10 Grade Leader
Nord Anglia Chinese International School
08.2022 - 08.2023
IB Economics, Business Management, and IGCSE Global Perspectives Teacher
Nord Anglia Chinese International School
08.2021 - Current
Economics Teacher
Guanghua Cambridge International School
01.2020 - 08.2021
Teacher of English and Business Studies
Ministry of Education
09.2016 - 01.2018
Teacher of English and Business English
ULIC Centre
09.2014 - 07.2016
A-Level and IGCSE Economics Teacher
Beths Grammar School
09.2013 - 07.2014
ESL and Business English Teacher - Freelance Role
CERAN Lingua International
06.2011 - 11.2019
MA International Development and Education -
Newcastle University
CELTA -
Chester School of English
PGCE Business and Economics -
Staffordshire University
BA Economics -
University of The West of England
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