Jay Learned, Ph.D

Head of High School, AP Research, AP Art History, AP US History Teacher@Shenzhen Academy of International Education
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Head of High School; Teacher of AP Research, AP Art History, AP US History at Shenzhen Academy of International Education. Experienced educator with broad geographical and historical interests and competency throughout the humanities/social studies, grades 9-12. Ph.D. level passion, knowledge, and skills in History. IB certified teacher of Economics and Theory of Knowledge; AP certified in AP Research. Thirteenth year teaching in international schools, with IB, Cambridge, AP and US curricula. One and a half years as Assistant and Administrative Program Director, five years as Department Head, five years as senior class adviser and three as grade level leader, two years as Professional Development Coordinator, and numerous extracurricular posts. Advanced writing and editing skills employed for dissertation, military programs, and in college and high school teaching; extensive work with seniors on college applications. Twenty-six year air force reserve career as leader, editor, program manager, and technical expert.

Work experience

  • Head of High School, AP Research, AP Art History, AP US History Teacher

    Shenzhen Academy of International Education
    2023.08-Current(3 years)
  • Head of Humanities, History, Economics, and TOK Teacher

    Springboard International Bilingual School
    2019.08-2023.07(4 years)
  • Humanities (History, Geography, Economics + TOK) Teacher, Grade Level Leader

    Beanstalk International Bilingual School
    2016.08-2019.07(3 years)
  • Social Studies Teacher / Administrative Director

    Kunshan International School American Program
    2013.08-2016.07(3 years)
  • Director, Operations Plans

    US Air Force Reserve
    2007.10-2014.08(7 years)
  • High School Social Studies Teacher

    Griggs International Academy/Griggs University
    2012.09-2013.06(10 months)
  • PhD Candidate, Teacher's Assistant, History Instructor

    University of Rochester
    2005.09-2012.05(7 years)
  • Instructor, College Writing

    University of Rochester
    2007.09-2008.12(a year)
  • Director of Operations, Airlift Control Flight

    US Air Force Reserve
    2001.01-2007.09(7 years)

Educational experience

  • University of Rochester

    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), American History (United States)
    2005.01-2012.01(7 years)
  • University of Colorado Colorado Springs

    Master of Arts (M.A.), History
    2002.01-2005.01(3 years)
  • Norwich University

    Teacher Certification, Secondary Social Studies
    1994.01-1995.01(a year)
  • University of Washington

    Russian Language and Literature
    1985.01-1987.01(2 years)
  • Walla Walla College

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), European History
    1979.01-1984.01(5 years)
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