Gregory Macur

ShanghaiNationality China
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Work experience

  • Principal of Early Years and Elementary

    Canadian International School of Hefei
    2024.08-Current(a year)
    Responsibilities and actions: - Administration of the Early Years Building and Elementary Building.- Grew EY & PYP from 19 to 21 classes. - Embedded the EY & PYP Middle Leadership Team. - Timetabling for EY and PYP.- Whole school CIS and WASC Chair: achieved CIS Member School Status.- Line Management of the EY and PYP Admin/SLT.- Embedded Safeguarding systems Pre-K to G12.- Embedded behaviour framework for EY and PYP.- Health and Safety in the EY and PYP Building.- Safeguarding Training & Advocacy for 600 students and 150 staff.- Introduced Guided Reading in PYP & Literacy Stations in EY. - Assessment Data Impacts so far: MAP On Target Reading Growth 15% improved; Provincial Science Assessment Data 25% improved; Provincial Math Assessment Data 18% improved.
  • Teacher Trainer/Tutor, Keynote Speaker & Guest Lecturer

    University of Sunderland
    2021.08-Current(4 years)
    My role includes:- Observing and providing developmental feedback to teacher trainees - Contribution core curriculum lectures relating to online teaching and learning- Participation in educational conferences, the SunRAE Podcast & discussions of latest pedagogical research- Supporting trainee teachers needs where required
  • (Acting Principal) Vice Principal of Early Years and Elementary

    Canadian International School of Hefei
    2023.08-2024.08(a year)
    Responsibilities and actions: - Administration of the Early Years Building and Elementary Building.- Developed & established the EY & PYP Middle Leadership Team. - Timetabling for EY and PYP.- Whole school CIS and WASC Chair.- Line Management of the EY and PYP Admin/SLT.- Developed and implemented Safeguarding systems Pre-K to G12.- Developing behaviour framework for EY and PYP.- Health and Safety in the EY and PYP Building.- Safeguarding Training & Advocacy for 600 students and 150 staff.- Redesigned playground installing 3 new structures; Improved an outdoor space to have 2 basketball spaces.
  • Vice Principal of Early Years and Elementary

    Canadian International School of Hefei
    2023.08-2023.08
    I was hired as the Vice Principal, I was then asked to absorb the Principals responsibilities at the end of August.
  • Director of Assessment & Head of English

    NACIS Shanghai
    2022.07-2023.07(a year)
    Responsible for whole of primary (52 classes) relating to:- Integration of English aspects of the SNC & Cambridge Curriculum- Primary Reporting - Primary Data including: PASS, CAT 4, Academic Assessments - Line management of the Grade Leaders/Heads of Year- All data related Parent Teacher Meetings - Development of systems for teacher trainees - The English Department, including English Middle Leaders
  • Nord Anglia University Teacher Tutor

    Nord Anglia Education
    2020.11-2023.07(3 years)
    - I tutor other teachers around the world through our EAL in the mainstream Primary Classroom course.- I do this along side my Primary School Role. - This is an 8 week PD course where we give the teachers insight and knowledge of tools they can use to support and scaffold for their EAL students. - I have 2 other co-tutors who I collaborate with to enhance the learning for our teachers. - This is run twice a year and has a high teacher sign up rate.
  • Primary ECA Coordinator & Acting Grade Lead/Head of Year (During Semester 2)

    NACIS Shanghai
    2021.07-2022.07(a year)
    My role includes: - Leading our 140 wide internal primary ECA program - Leading our 30 wide whole school External ECA program- Normal homeroom teaching duties (Thematic, English, Maths, PSHE, Phonics, Guided Reading & Think Series)- Set up a department for ECAs including a team of 4 - Balancing the ECA curriculum & establishing back end processes, including Quality Assurance - Worked with the team to introduce the Mini Duke of Edinburgh to NACIS- Collaborating with the Directors of Sports and Arts to balance and enhance the ECA program - Working with both national and international teachers to develop and quality assure their ECAs - Working with the Head of Primary and Deputy Head of Primary to lead changes to the ECA program- Managing the ECA budget allocated to teacher ECAs- During Semester 2, I led Grade 3, consisting of over 300 students and 14 international teachers
  • G2/Y3 Homeroom Teacher & G2/Y3 Maths Representative

    NACIS Shanghai
    2020.08-2021.08(a year)
    My roles include:- Normal Homeroom teaching responsibilities (Thematic, English, Maths, PSHE, Phonics, Guided Reading, P.E & Think Series)- Running my own Extra Curricular Activity in Communication- Continuous Personal Development through Nord Anglia University, so far I have completed courses in: Safeguarding, EdTech, Ethical Standards, Cyber Security, Unconscious Bias and Cultural Sensitivity & Coaching.- In my first month I ran 2 homeroom classes to cover for a teacher who was coming from EnglandAdditional Responsibilities:- Tutoring groups of 30 teachers around the world through a Nord Anglia University course: EAL in the mainstream primary classroom
  • Regional Mentor

    TAL Education Group
    2019.11-2020.08(10 months)
    - I created training resources for around 400 international teachers. They were also shared with local teachers - During the Corona Virus school closure, I assisted in the creation and development of an online curriculum- I conducted observations and training; I provided formative feedback for the teachers on teaching through both online and in person lessons - 180 international teachers- I ran weekly CPD training sessions- I provided weekly reports and help train/induct new teachers- I created and launched the Teacher of the Month program in my local center
  • International Teacher

    TAL Education Group
    2019.08-2019.11(4 months)
    - I taught a range of subjects, these include: English, Maths, Reading, Science, World Culture, Global Leadership, Art, Music and P.E
  • Trung Van Primary School Teacher

    Language Link Vietnam (LLV)
    2018.07-2019.06(a year)
    -I won teacher of the year and teacher of the semester (out of 150 teachers)-I was educating and assessing over 300 students in Reading, Phonics and English-I put in my own interventions with students who were struggling to help bring them back in line with their peers. -In my observed lessons I received above standard (the best level possible with this company)
  • Teacher & Trainer

    E3 English Vietnam
    2017.10-2019.06(2 years)
    -I ran four 4-week training courses for their teachers in schools around Hanoi. The focus was on student centred learning, group-based learning, TTT and STT.-I also hosted academic events for them with over 400 students.- I taught ages 7-18 English.
  • English Teacher & Head of English

    Green World International Kindergarten
    2017.06-2018.01(8 months)
    -On top of my teaching responsibilities, I trained new EFL teachers and helped oversee curriculum development, education, testing and organising class projects. - I rolled out the Oxford English Pre-School Phonics Curriculum.-My role here gave me experience in timetabling and mapping a course of learning so that all the years learning objectives could be met successfully. It was my first ever insight into mentoring and training co-teachers.
  • Phu Lo Primary English Teacher

    VP Box - Vietnam Education Development., JSC
    2016.01-2017.01(a year)
    -My role here included working a primary school in the north of Hanoi. I was required to plan and carry out lessons, carry out practice tests and ensure the students kept up with the course material. -This was a great learning experience for me regarding classroom management, as often the classes had up to 60 students and no teaching assistant. This meant that I learnt to use various techniques to keep interest and discipline in the lesson, E.g. Differentiation, proximity praise, reward systems, peer to peer learning, group management and more
  • Marketing Consultant

    Key Group
    2014.08-2015.09(a year)
    I worked in the sales department here, Over my employment, I broke the daily, weekly and monthly sales records.
  • Sales Trainer

    Handley Brown Llp
    2014.05-2014.08(4 months)
    I joined this organisation in its final days of business. I ran the only profitable sales team for them. Unfortunately the company as a whole was not viable, but I gained great experience in motivating staff during turbulent times.
  • Hospitality Employee & Trainer

    Feathers Hotel Liverpool
    2010.08-2014.06(4 years)
    I worked as a pot wash, waiter, barman, duty manager, wedding co-ordinator and porter throughout my studies.
  • Hospitality Employee & Trainer

    Lancaster University
    2012.06-2014.05(2 years)
    I worked as a Chef, Waiter, Barman, Potwash and many other roles here around my studies at university.
  • Restaurant Manager

    Verdes Restaurant
    2008.06-2010.06(2 years)
    I started as a pot wash but was quickly promoted. I ordered stock, trained new staff, hired new staff, worked on marketing, organised charity drives, cashing up and more. When I went to university I worked part time.
  • Customer Service

    The Old Bell Coffee House
    2005.06-2008.06(3 years)
    I started out as a pot wash but quickly moved to front of house.

Educational experience

  • University of Buckingham

    Educational Leadership doctor of education - edd
  • IOE - UCLs Faculty of Education and Society

    Educational Leadership npqh: uk headmaster certification
  • UCL Institute of Education

    Educational Leadership national professional qualification: senior leadership
  • University of the People

    Advanced Teaching Practice K - 8 (STEM) master of education - med
  • University of Sunderland

    Elementary Education and Teaching pgce
  • Harvard University

    Improving Math Instruction Through Feedback certificate
  • University of Liverpool

    Business - Management and Finance core modules bachelor of arts - ba (honours)
  • Lancaster & Morecambe College

    Business studies national diploma
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