Tim

Whole School Assistant Principal (CCSS)
Male42 y/oOther senior managementLive in ShenzhenNationality United Kingdom
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Summary

Senior international school leader with 18 + years’ experience across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Proven track record in organisational improvement, curriculum redesign, accreditation readiness, and operational reform for U.S.‑curriculum schools. Leadership style blends structured management, disciplined execution, and evidence‑based improvement; excels at building systems that raise expectations, strengthen accountability, and sustain professional standards.

Work experience

  • Whole School Assistant Principal (CCSS)

    Riyadh Schools
    2025.08-Current(6 months)
    · Directed instructional improvement and whole‑school development within the SIP. · Integrated 1‑to‑1 devices; instituted MAP, IXL, and Classera analytics as core decision‑making tools. · Built middle‑leadership structures (lesson‑observation cycles, professional‑learning committees) and a comprehensive staff‑induction program. · Designed cross‑division operational systems (academic, admin, wellbeing). · Implemented early‑identification tracking for student wellbeing. · Advanced Cognia accreditation readiness via enhanced documentation and a Microsoft Teams collaboration hub.
  • Curriculum + Accreditation Coordinator, Grade7&8English (CCSS)

    Haidian Tengfei Foreign Language School
    2024.07-2025.07(a year)
    · Restructured English curriculum for full CCSS alignment. · Unified grade‑level frameworks, boosting subject coherence and instructional consistency. · Produced accreditation‑ready documentation and complete end-to-end application/visit/review framework
  • Lead MS&HS English/Social Studies/Business Studies (CCSS)

    Yangon International School
    2021.08-2024.07(3 years)
    · Led middle‑school humanities curriculum, achieving stronger horizontal & vertical coherence. · Developed full curriculum & assessment frameworks for three subjects, aligning with CCSS & C3. · Acted in consort with the well-being department as a child protection and safeguarding officer. · Coached staff and supervised international sporting events.
  • Secondary Principal/ Whole-School Assistant Principal (CCSS)

    American School of Angola
    2018.08-2021.07(3 years)
    · Stabilised school during institutional turbulence; instituted policy structures, a master timetable, and clear staff/student expectations. · Preserved administrative continuity via a unified Microsoft Teams environment for communication and document control. · In times of principal absence, acted as the SLT’s safeguarding and child protection lead. · Provided teaching support for physical education to reinforce secondary programme stability.
  • Athletics & Activities Coordinator/Year Coordinator (VCE)

    Haileybury International School
    2017.08-2018.07(a year)
    · Designed an integrated activities portal, raising student participation and staff involvement. · Refined operational systems alongside senior leadership; taught Year 9 English and oversaw cohort.
  • Curriculum Coordinator/HoD English (CCSS)

    Rowad Al Khaleej International School
    2013.08-2017.07(4 years)
    · Built curriculum from the ground up for English, Math, Social Studies, Science, and electives. · Created individual learning plans that drove measurable MAP score improvements. · Shaped school‑wide policy and documentation; promoted twice (Head of English → Curriculum Coordinator) within the first year. · Worked with counsellors as a mentor for some at risk student groups.
  • English Literature (CCSS) and technical English

    Rowad Al Khaleej
    2010.08-2013.07(3 years)
    · Taught English Literature at Aramco Qatif School; delivered technical/business English to Sadara apprentices. · Designed assessments and ensured academic consistency across both streams.
  • ESL teacher

    Dongnam High School
    2009.08-2010.07(a year)
    · Managed curriculum, assessment design, and exam administration. · Developed onboarding program for foreign teachers.
  • Elementary and middle school music teacher

    International School of Choueifat, Sharjah, UAE
    2008.08-2009.07(a year)
    · Conducted music instruction, exam invigilation, field‑trip supervision, and served on the student discipline committee.
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