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Laguna Blanca School | Santa Barbara, CA Assistant Head of Middle School September 2015 – Present

Supervise daily operations of the Middle School (grades 5-8) in an EK-12 institution. Review and implement school programs; administer discipline.

The Episcopal School of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA Dean of School

July 2013 – July 2014 Supervised day–to-day operations of the school serving the Hollywood community. Oversaw and trained instructional staff; assigned teaching and extracurricular responsibilities. Reviewed curriculum, prepared WASC report, discipline program and schedules; consulted on

admissions. Taught American Constitutional History and African Studies courses.

Harvard-Westlake School | Los Angeles, CA Chair, Faculty Academic Committee September 2007 – June 2013

Oversaw department chairs and administrators in oversight of curriculum. Guided approval of new courses and major curricular changes. Reviewed school’s curriculum across all grade levels, 7-12.

Center for Talented Youth, Johns Hopkins University | Los Angeles, CA Academic Dean

Summer Session 2010 Supervised and mentored teaching staff at summer program for gifted children. Observed class instruction and made recommendations on teaching practice. Edited teachers’ narrative comments for grammar and content. Completed staff evaluations and made recommendations for hire and advancement.

T E A C H I N G E X P E R I E N C E

Laguna Blanca School | Santa Barbara, CA Instructor, Department of History August 2014 – Present

Teach Geography, United States History, and AP United States History. Coordinate Mock Trial program; organize school’s Challenge Success program.

Klingenstein Summer Institute, Columbia University/Teachers College | Lawrenceville, NJ Co-Lead History Teacher June 2011 – Present

Instruct independent school teachers on the development of pedagogical skills and expertise. Plan and lead discussions and seminars for history teachers who are new to the field. Foster appreciation of diversity and multiculturalism in the independent school setting.

Harvard-Westlake School | Los Angeles, CA Instructor, Department of History August 1997 – June 2013

Taught Western Civilization, World History, U.S History, Civics and Geography.

P.O. Box 6721Oxnard, CA 93031-

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(310) 909-4751 chanese@gmail.comSTEPHEN RYAN CHAN

Planned curricula and provided professional development as team leader for two courses. Directed Fast Start program for incoming 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students (12 years). Organized ERB testing and 7th Grade Retreat.

Center for Talented Youth, Johns Hopkins University | Los Angeles, CA Instructor Summer Sessions 2007-09

Taught “The Ancient World” course for 3rd through 5th grade students. Organized interdisciplinary curriculum that included history, art, and creative writing.

University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA Visiting Lecturer, African Studies Center and Department of Linguistics Winter Quarter 2009

Taught Upper Division Linguistics course, “Language in South Africa.” Mentored graduate student enrolled in the M.A. in African Studies program.

The Buckley School | Sherman Oaks, CA Instructor, Summer Session Summer Sessions 2005-06

Compressed a year’s material into intensive six-week courses. Prepared all lesson plans, selected text books, and wrote tests and exams for summer school

students. Taught World History for 9th and 10th grades.

E D U C A T I O N

University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA March 1997

Master of Arts, African History Concentration on Southern African history (late 19th and early 20th century Zimbabwe and South

Africa) and historical memory. Completed all coursework needed for Ph.D. Secondary field in Latin American social history (Afro-Caribbean religious expression in

Venezuela). Outside field completed in Mythology and Folklore. Teaching Assistant/Associate for Latin American and African history courses. Research conducted in South Africa, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. Language studies included

French and Zulu.

Pomona College | Claremont, CA May 1991Bachelor of Arts, History

Major concentrations in African and Modern Asian history. Completed internships at The Huntington Library and the California State Assembly.

School for International Training | Harare, Zimbabwe Fall 1989

Semester Abroad Interdisciplinary coursework concentrating on African Studies; intensive Shona language study.

G R A N T S , A W A R D S , A N D H O N O R S

Professional Development Grants, Harvard-Westlake School: Study of Art and Architecture of Ethiopia (2012), Study Tour of Laos and Cambodia (2008), Study Tour of China (2006), Study Tour of Thailand and Bhutan (2005), Study Tour of India and Nepal (2002), Independent Research in South Africa and Zimbabwe (1999), Independent Research in the United Kingdom (1999).

Seminar Participant (“Slavery and the Slave Trade in the Atlantic World”), Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, Barbados (2011).

Harvard-Westlake Faculty Study Tour of China (2009). Senior Tribute Award, Harvard-Westlake School (2008). Project 88 Fellowship, University of California, Los Angeles (1993-97).

P R O F E S S I O N A L A C T I V I T I E S

Consultant for Professor Nwando Achebe, NEH Summer Institute for High School Teachers on African History, Department of History, Michigan State University (2013).

History/Social Studies Representative, Southern Professional Development Committee, California Association of Independent Schools (2007-09).

Program Organizer, “China Through the Looking Glass: A Professional Day for CAIS Member Schools,” University of California, Los Angeles (2009).

UCLA/Harvard-Westlake School China Seminars (Winter 2008-09).

I N V I T E D P R E S E N T A T I O N S

“Incorporating Africa into World History,” NEH Summer Institute for High School Teachers on African History, Department of History, Michigan State University (2013).

“What Do You Do With a History Major?” Pomona College Alumni Association, Pomona College (2012).

“The Politics of Geography,” Harvard-Westlake School Parents’ Association, Harvard-Westlake School (2011).

“Career Panel for History Majors,” Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, Department of History, University of California, Los Angeles (2009).

“Integrating Images in the History Class,” California Association of Independent Schools Southern Professional Development Day, Campbell Hall School, Studio City, California (2008).