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Dr. Gregory S. Brunton Professional Resume: Dr. Gregory S. Brunton Address: 555 Lian Min Road Xujing Town, Qing Pu District, Shanghai, China 201702 Contact: Phone: +86 150 2141 7992 Skype: bruntontokyo Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Nationality: American Employment: Western International School of Shanghai, China, 2012 to Present www.wiss.cn • Director (Early Years School, Primary School, Secondary School) (From February 2016) o Facilitate a student focused vision for learning for approximately 800 students from 55 nationalities following the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum of education o Oversee all academic, organizational structure, and business operations for the school o Develop additional school facilities as needed and based on student enrolment o Oversee marketing and public relations for the school o Design and lead the school through improvement initiatives o Recruit instructional and non-instructional school staff o Develop a respectful and collaborative climate and culture in a diverse school setting o Prepare and follow an efficient budget submitted to the Board of Directors for approval o Produce and revise policies, procedures, and plans for the school o Oversee all authorizations and accreditations • Primary School Principal (Grade 1 through Grade 5) (August 2012-February 2016) K. International School Tokyo (IB World School), Japan, 2005 to 2012 • Elementary School Principal (3yrs through Grade 5 2010-2012) (Grade 2 through Grade 5 2009-2010) • Previous Teaching Experience: Grade 3 PYP Windy Ridge Pre-K - 8 School, Orlando, Florida, USA, 1996-2005 • Previous Teaching Experience: 8th Grade Physical Science, 5th Grade/Science, 2nd / 3rd Grade Multiage Education: • Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, 2016 • Dissertation titled “Collaboration Within Intercultural Professional Learning Communities-A Case Study” • Recipient of IB’s Jeff Thompson Research Award-May 2015 • M.Ed. K-8 Mathematics and Science Education, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 2005 • “The Effects of Integrating Technology into an 8th Grade Science Curriculum”-Thesis Topic • B.S. Elementary Education, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 1996 • B.A. Public Administration, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 1991 Accreditation Visiting Committee Professional Development: • CIS (Council of International Schools)/NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges)/WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) Joint Accreditation Visiting Committee Training, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, November 2010 • WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) Accreditation Visiting Committee Training, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, October 2010 Classes and Presentations: • Adjunct Professor at Lehigh University, Pennsylvania, USA, February 2017 to Present o Supervision and Professional Development, Online, Spring 2017, Spring 2018 o Data-Based Decision Making, On Campus, Summer 2017, Summer 2018 • Collaboration Within Intercultural Professional Learning Communities-A Case Study o International Baccalaureate Global Conference, Presenter, Yokohama, Japan, March 2017 • Teaching, Assessing and Communicating with Digital Photography o Japan Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (JASCD) o American School in Japan, Tokyo, Japan, April 2012, 2008 o Nishimachi International School, Tokyo, Japan, April 2010 o Yokohama International School, Yokohama, Japan, April 2009 International Baccalaureate Professional Development: • IB Global Conference 2018, Vienna, Austria, October 2018 • IB Global Conference 2017, Yokohama, Japan, March 2017 • MYP Heads of School-Implementing the MYP Curriculum, Shanghai, China, October 2016 • DP Administrators, Guangzhou, China, 2015 • IB Asia Pacific Annual Conference 2014, Singapore, March 2014 • The Role of Mathematics, Shanghai, China, November 2013 • Unlocking the Concept Mystery, Shanghai, China, September 2013 • International Mindedness and the PYP, Shanghai, China, November 2012 • Making the PYP Happen, Tokyo, Japan, March 2012 • Pedagogical Leadership in the PYP, Bali, Indonesia, October 2011 • The Concept Driven Curriculum, Tokyo, Japan, November 2010 • Science in the PYP, Singapore, September 2010 • Planning, Teaching and Assessing the 5 Essential Elements, Tokyo, Japan, March 2010 • Maths in the PYP, Tokyo, Japan, October 2007 • Assessment in the PYP, Singapore, October 2007 • Reading and Writing in the PYP, Osaka, Japan, March 2006 • Introduction to the Primary Years Program, Tokyo, Japan, October 2005 PTC (Principal Training Center) Professional Development: • Leadership and Group Dynamics, Miami, Florida, USA July 2010 Professional Development: • SHARP Reading, Shanghai, China October 2014 • Jane Pollock, Improving Student Learning One Teacher at a Time, JASCD Spring Conference, Tokyo, Japan, March 2011 • Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE) 45th Annual Conference, San Francisco, California, USA, February 2011 • Kath Murdoch, Inquiry as a Framework for Teaching and Learning, Tokyo, Japan, November 2010 • East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS) Leadership Conference 2010, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, October/November 2010 • Harvey Alvy, The Beginning Years of Leadership: Addressing Challenges Successfully, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, October 2010 • Carol Ann Tomlinson, 21st Century Skills: Making them Work for Each Student, Tokyo, Japan, September 2010 • Bambi Betts, Looking at Student Work & Using Data to Improve Student Achievement, JASCD Spring Conference, Tokyo, Japan, February 2010 • First Steps Second Edition Writing, Tokyo, Japan, April 2009 Leadership Roles • School Committees-WASC Leadership Team, IB Evaluation Self Study, Curriculum Leadership, ICT, Professional Development, Assessment, School Improvement, Bullying Prevention and Science • Principal Internship Supervisor-Mentored and evaluated intern seeking Principal certification • Internship Supervisor-Trained and evaluated junior and senior level pre-service teachers • Mentor Teacher-Guided new teachers on organization, curriculum planning, assessment and communication • Team Leader-Represented and facilitated team of ten 2nd and 3rd grade teachers Current Teaching Certifications: State of Florida, USA • Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) • General Science (Grades 5-9) • Mathematics (Grades 5-9) • English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) K-12 .
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