Seesaw, Microsoft Teams, IT support, 3D printing, video editing, micro:bits, Canva, Apple Classroom, Lego WeDo, Hour of Code, Book Creator
Kirk McCullough
Beijing,China
Summary
Innovative international teacher with engineering background and leadership experience seeking a STEM administration role to redefine education in the 21st century
Overview
5
5
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Science Department
Keystone Academy
Beijing, China
08.2021 - Current
- Managed team of teachers and learning assistants, modeled best practices, and ensured consistency and quality of lessons
- Leveraged technology to provide interactive and authentic learning experiences for a diverse range of students
- Oversaw curriculum development and delivery
- Served as a key liaison between teachers, administrators, and parents to facilitate communication and implement new initiatives
- Collected data and provided feedback to drive school strategy
- Developed and delivered training on technologies and pedagogy for teachers across a wide range of subjects
STEM Teacher
Keystone Academy
Beijing, China
08.2018 - Current
- Developed online learning platform, policies, and trainings for the Primary School faculty and administrators in response to COVID-19
- Designed and mapped digital learning curriculum for the Primary School embedding technology and 21st-century learning skills across grades and subjects
- Trialed new learning strategies and technologies to create new interdisciplinary projects
- Coached teachers to adopt technology in the classroom after COVID-19
Homeroom Teacher
Panyathip International School
Vientiane, Laos
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Coordinated online testing; gathered and analyzed data, provided training and consultation to teachers, administrators, and parents
- Served on Primary Leadership Team
Primary Science Teacher Trainer
United States Peace Corps
Paidha, Uganda
02.2011 - 03.2013
- Provided teacher training to hundreds of Science Teachers in rural Africa
- Demonstrated how to create fun, engaging, educational lessons with minimal resources
Education
Master of Science - Teaching And Learning
Colorado State University Global Campus
CO, USA 02.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute &State University
VA, USA 08.2005 - 05.2009
Skills
Curriculum development and implementation
undefinedCertification
Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert
Software
Timeline
Head of Science Department
Keystone Academy
08.2021 - Current
Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert
08-2021
Coach Microcredential
05-2021
Minecraft Certified
12-2020
Office 365 Teacher Academy
05-2020
Apple Teacher
09-2019
STEM Teacher
Keystone Academy
08.2018 - Current
Master of Science - Teaching And Learning
Colorado State University Global Campus
02.2018 - 03.2020
Homeroom Teacher
Panyathip International School
07.2015 - 06.2018
Primary Science Teacher Trainer
United States Peace Corps
02.2011 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute &State University
08.2005 - 05.2009
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