Geeta Tupps
Leader & Teacher
Hong Kong
Summary
Passionate Leader in an Academic setting, High School English and Social Science teacher bringing 20 years of experience as Secondary Teacher and University Professor/leader. Devoted to bridging achievement gaps across gender and race. Thoughtful mentor and patient facilitator of student and faculty success. Organized High School Teacher with extensive knowledge of AP Classroom experience and working with international students. Determined to cultivate relationships with individuals and design interesting and productive lesson plans. Successful at exam proctoring and monitoring growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Global Books Editor
Christianity Today
8 2022 - Current
- Created book interviews with featured global books
- Worked with CT Global team to find creative ways to feature books
- Kept up-to-date on industry trends and emerging topics to ensure relevancy of published materials.
- Maintained open lines of communication with authors throughout editing process, resulting in smoother collaborations.
- Curated diverse range of topics, broadening publication's appeal to wider audience.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
Secondary Teacher / Academic Coordinator
International Christian School, ICS
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
08.2019 - Current
- Teaching: AP European History, AP US History, AP Comparative Government and Politics European Studies, Introduction to Anthropology, Introduction to Sociology
- Edited and Revised Academic Handbook
- Cognitive Coaching trained to coach faculty in their unit plans & teaching
- Adopted and Implemented C3 Social Science standards to enhance inquiry-based learning
- Certified Coach in teaching: mentor new teachers with following: New teacher orientation – transitions to Hong Kong culture
- PowerSchool Teacher / Grade Book and Assessment expectations
- Orient new students & parents: scheduling and advising – created videos to promote programs
- Work with principals and learning support to ensure student success
- Manage and oversee report cards and transcripts
- Manage annual secondary schedule development and course advisory program for secondary students
- Strengthen curriculum through course advising for students
- Responsible for Scheduling teachers and students (all secondary) through Powerscheduler and working closely with High School and Middle School principals to ensure scheduling of all secondary teachers and students.
Program Director of Global Initiatives
Grace College
07.2015 - 06.2019
- Provide leadership for Study Abroad Programs in France, Argentina, Costa Rica, and Spain
- Go Encounter: Planned and carried out cross-cultural trips around the world with faculty and staff
- Worked with a videographer to edit scripts to promote trips for Grace College
- Created and edited brochures, picture books & magazine articles to promote programming
- Go Exchange: Worked with Handong Global University in Korea and Karoli Gaspar University in Hungary to ensure quality advising, smooth transition with students coming to Grace and going from Grace, and developing orientations for international students coming to Grace College
- Approved Cross-Cultural Field Experience opportunities for all university students (Every student must receive two Applied Learning credits in Cross Cultural Field Experience in order to graduate and succeed in their career)
- Responsible for teaching a variety of classes including Global Perspectives (the Global literature and cultural side which includes religious studies, geography, and history), Creative Writing workshops, Freshman Foundations, and Cultural Transitions
- Foster diversity initiatives and community for international students and Grace College students
- Foster diversity initiatives and community for Korean and Hungarian Exchange students.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Secondary Teaching
Christian Alliance International School
08.2004 - 07.2015
- Lead Teacher for Humanities Department (2011-2014)
- Organized standardized unit plans, rubrics, and exams to allow for backward planning
- Coordinated subject team meetings regularly including, as applicable: Checked unit plans against Alberta outcomes
- Maintained scope and sequence across grade levels
- Reviewed exam papers
- Initiated personal professional development by reading up-to-date literature on education practices
- Taught variety of classes including Religious Studies and English Language Arts classes for Grades 8 -12: World Religions, Old and New Testament, Journalism, Creative Writing, Script Writing and Advanced Placement (AP) English
- Prepared students for AP Exams and Canadian Diploma Exams for G.12 students
- Primary Focus on English 30 (Grade 12 or Final Year English), AP English and English Honors classes: Grade 8 and Grade 9
- Teaching Methods include small group discussion, role-play, whole class discussion, and debates in order to engage students
- Integrated learning technologies in teaching programs including use and development of Virtual Learning Environment to support face-to-face and asynchronous student learning
- Adapted Saskatchewan and Alberta Canadian Curriculum to meet needs of international students, often ESL students
- Co-Directed high school Secondary Drama Production (May 2006)
- Involved committees: Discovery Days - Committee Chair; involved in putting together booklet(s) that develop local and overseas trips for students to explore and venture on
- Chapel Core - Served secondary school with organizing spiritual events at school such as Gospel Camp and Spiritual Emphasis Days
- G.12 Homeroom and Graduation - Responsible for organizing Graduation ceremony and banquet which involves proofreading salutatorian and valedictorian speeches and organizing beautiful graduation dinners at prestigious hotels in Hong Kong
- Yearbook-Responsible for advising students in creating yearbooks that are representative of school
- Taught Summer School courses on Journalism, SAT Prep, and Advanced Placement English at International Christian School (ICS) in Hong Kong.
Adjunct Faculty
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
08.2005 - 01.2006
- Assisted and mentored by Dr Lauren Pfister in teaching the course 'Moral Leadership' for university students.
M.A. in Counseling Administrative Assistant
Grace College
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Program coordination, organization, and Council for Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accreditation preparation are major responsibilities
- Aided in syllabi preparation, supervised work-study secretaries, and worked with M.A in Counseling Recruiter
- Planned for M.A in Counseling Seminars and Events and provided communication to M.A in Counseling students.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Fiction Focus
Spalding University
Kentucky 05.2016 - 05.2019
Post Graduate Diploma - English Education
University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong 01.2007 - 06.2009
Master of Divinity - Intercultural Studies
Grace Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN 01.2001 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Grace College
Winona Lake, IN 01.1998 - 05.2001
High School Diploma -
Hong Kong International School
Hong Kong 08.1984 - 05.1997
Skills
Editing skills
Editing and proofreading
Creative Writing
Research
Volunteer Experience
- Youth Group Leader, Union Church, 2021
- Youth Group Leader, Hong Kong Mandarin Bible Church, Hong Kong, 2004, 2013
- Youth Group Leader, Trinity United Methodist Church, Plymouth, IN, 2002, 2004
- Youth Group Leader, Christ’s Covenant Church, Warsaw, IN, 2000, 2002
- Student Coordinator, Grace College Missions Conference, 2000, 2001
Languages
English
Native language
French
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Intermediate
B1
Mandarin
Elementary
A2
Certification
Cognitive Coaching, Thinking Collaborative - [2019-2020]
Timeline
Secondary Teacher / Academic Coordinator
International Christian School, ICS
08.2019 - Current
Master of Fine Arts - Fiction Focus
Spalding University
05.2016 - 05.2019
Program Director of Global Initiatives
Grace College
07.2015 - 06.2019
Post Graduate Diploma - English Education
University of Hong Kong
01.2007 - 06.2009
Adjunct Faculty
Hong Kong Baptist University
08.2005 - 01.2006
Secondary Teaching
Christian Alliance International School
08.2004 - 07.2015
M.A. in Counseling Administrative Assistant
Grace College
01.2002 - 01.2004
Master of Divinity - Intercultural Studies
Grace Theological Seminary
01.2001 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Grace College
01.1998 - 05.2001
High School Diploma -
Hong Kong International School
08.1984 - 05.1997
Global Books Editor
Christianity Today
8 2022 - Current
Cognitive Coaching, Thinking Collaborative - [2019-2020]
Cultural Intelligence Part 1, David Livermore - [2018-2019]
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