sara shadravan cv dec 12, 2016
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SARA SHADRAVAN
626 714 8494
16792 Sims Ln, Apt 4, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
I am a lifelong learner with a passion for early childhood development. I’ve gained a wealth of experience teaching around the world and I am ready for my next opportunity.
ABOUT ME
HEAD OF SCHOOL, INFANT- GRADE 8 SITE DIRECTOR Le Port School, Fountain Valley, CA, 2016–Present
• Assisted in the review and integration of the Montessori Curriculum with the FV upper elementary curriculum
• Assisted with the marketing and recruitment of students • Redesigned staffing to improve continuity of care and comply with DSS regulations
Achievements
• Designed/implemented facility improvements including outdoor classroom space, student-made art murals, garden pallets, and toddler playground renovations
• Developed new 3–6-year-old aftercare program and hired staff to improve care
FOUNDING EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PRINCIPAL Beijing City International School, Beijing, 2012–2016
• Led program review in preparation for moving into new facilities • Served on Senior Educational Leadership Team Nursery to Grade 12, Strategic
Planning Committee, Marketing and Communications team • Recruited teachers and teaching assistants • Assisted Admissions with student recruitment and parent interviews • Incorporated Eastern and Western practices in daily routines to reflect the cultural
diversity of the student body Achievements
• Supervised opening of the new campus, doubling student body in 1 year • Managed the relocation and expansion of the ECC and added a Toddler program • Obtained LEED Gold certification, making BCIS the first “green” school in Beijing
EARLY CHILDHOOD COORDINATOR Phuket International Academy Day School, Phuket, Thailand, 2011–2012
• Served on Senior Leadership Team • Participated in strategic planning and created growth plan • Managed EC materials • Assisted with PYP accreditation process
EARLY CHILDHOOD COORDINATOR Gems World Academy, Dubai, UAE, 2008–2011
• Established and developed a PYP Early Childhood Program • Supported teacher training and assisted with parent education • Assisted with EC admissions • Served as member of the Elementary Leadership Team • Facilitated teacher training from various cultural and philosophical backgrounds to
ensure unity of vision and coherence • Facilitated Parent involvement in community-building events
Achievements
• Opened with 6 full classes and full enrollment with waiting list • Grew to 9 classes and a waiting list in the second year • Obtained PYP accreditation • Assisted in the review of PK curriculum
Megan Brazil, Director of Teaching and Learning, Elementary School Principal Gems World Academy [email protected] Currently the Elementary School Principal at United Nations International School Hanoi
Jason McBride, Director [email protected] 1 604 340 9554 Currently The Head of School at Stratford Hall Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Lister Hannah, CEO, Phuket International Academy, [email protected] Currently a board member and consultant for International Education
Wang Yan, Executive Dean, YueCheng Education Research Division (YERI) [email protected]
REFERENCES
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SARA SHADRAVAN
626 714 8494
16792 Sims Ln, Apt 4, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
PRE-K TEACHER/ TEAM LEADER Qatar Academy, Doha, Qatar, 2007–2008
• Simultaneously taught Pre-K and served as member of Leadership Team • Assisted in the review and implementation of the PK curriculum
EARLY CHILDHOOD COORDINATOR/KINDERGARTEN TEACHER Raha International School, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2006–2007
• Established and developed PYP Early Childhood Program as a PYP candidate school in preparation for accreditation
• Led the collaborative development of the Early Years Curriculum • Spearheaded establishment of Early Years program from articulating programs mission to facilitating its
opening in a new state-of-the-art facility
EARLY CHILDHOOD COORDINATOR/PRE-K TEACHER/ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Prem Tinsulanonda International School, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2001–2006
• Established an Early Childhood Program • Assisted in development and implementation of the PYP to ensure successful accreditation in 2003 • Led the marketing and promotion of the Early Childhood Program (Video presentations and brochures,
newspaper advertisements) • Served as member of Junior Executive Team (acting principal in principal ’s absence) • Served as member of Staff Advisory Committee and Parent/Teacher Association
EARLY CHILDHOOD COORDINATOR/ PRE-K TEACHER International School of Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 1998–2001
• Taught Pre-K class and co-designed developmental curriculum for 2–5-year-old children • Assisted principal in monitoring student progress in relation to school-wide learning expectations • Oversaw department budget and coordinated resource orders • Doubled early-year enrollment within the first year
HEADMISTRESS/TEACHER/TEACHER TRAINER Montessori International School, Mbabane, Swaziland, 1994–1998
• Established a 3-classroom school for 3–6-year-olds and toddler class for 18-month– 2-year-olds • Designed and purchased locally sourced materials, developed curriculum for a multi-cultural classroom • Fundraised • Conducted student assessments to inform planning and teaching
TEACHER Preston Ridge Montessori School, Parkview Montessori School, Montessori Children’s House of NE Atlanta , Atlanta, GA, 1988–1990
• Taught 2–6-year-olds • Coordinated after-school programs • Coordinated summer camp program
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
626 714 8494
16792 Sims Ln, Apt 4, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
SARA SHADRAVAN
NATIONAL CENTER FOR MONTESSORI EDUCATION Roswell, GA, USA
Certification as Montessori Early Childhood Teacher, 1990–1993 KENNESAW STATE COLLEGE Kennesaw, GA, 1989
EDUCATION
Laguna Technical College Huntington Beach, CA, 2016
• Child, Family, and Community • Preschool Administration & Management • Infant/Toddler Development and Care
State of California Health and Human Services Agency Department of Social Services Huntington Beach, CA, 2016
• Component 111 Category Specific Orientation/training Childcare Center • Health and Safety Training 7/21/16- 7/21/18 • Pediatric and Adult CPR 7/16/16- 7/16/18 • Pediatric First Aid 7/16/16- 7/16/18
PYP Early Childhood Leadership Workshop — Beijing, China 2014 Kathy Walker Play-Based Learning In-Service— Beijing, China 2014
Mindfulness Practices for Developing Attention — Phuket, Thailand, 2011 Framing Inquiry, Kath Murdoch — Phuket, Thailand, 2011 PYP Trans-Disciplinary Learning — Phuket, Thailand, 2011 Teaching Mathematics Through Inquiry — Dubai, UAE, 2010 Assessment in the PYP — Dubai, UAE, 2009
MYP Introduction — Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2007 PYP Inquiry Workshop — Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2005 National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference — Atlanta, GA, 2000
“Differentiating the Curriculum,” EARCOS Institute — Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 1999
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT