Alicia S. Zhao
Present: 2020 Texas St. Apt. 1430, Houston, TX 77003
Permanent: 24485 Bonnie Brook, Novi, Michigan 48374
Phone: 832-335-8939 E-Mail: alicia.laoshi@gmail.com
Objective
To use my teaching and leadership experience to help support the teachers, students and parents
within a school community.
Education
Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan
August 2012 – May 2014
Masters Degree Candidate in Teaching and Curriculum Online Program with a K – 12
Educational Administration and Literacy and Language Concentration
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
August 2001 – December 2005
Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Early Education with a focus in Mathematics and
Science and Integrated Creative Arts
Provisional Certificate, Michigan
State Board of Education, Department of Education
Highly Qualified Teacher, Texas
TExES Generalist EC-6 Exam
February 2006
June 2013
Experience
Kindergarten Teacher
June 2013 – Present
KIPP Legacy Preparatory School, Houston, Texas, USA
Teacher of a full, extended day Kindergarten program to students in an at-risk community.
Working to help support literacy and character growth in students to help them work on the
long-term goal of making it to and through college.
Teaching Principal
July 2011 – June 2013
Semarang International School, Semarang, Indonesia, Jawa Tengah.
Early Years teacher to students from all over the world using the International Primary
Curriculum and Cambridge International Primary Programme to support teaching and
learning. Principal in charge of curriculum development and implementation, teaching and
learning observations with teacher appraisals, and staff professional development for
toddler through year six classes.
1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade Teacher, Curriculum Coordinator
August 2007 – June 2010
Shanghai United International School, Shanghai, China
International education teacher in a variety of grade levels teaching the International
Primary Curriculum and Harcourt Reading program. Developed and implemented teaching
policies and practices through professional development and teacher appraisals, and
supported curriculum through resource purchasing and organization.
English Teacher
August 2006 – June 2007
Xie He Bilingual School, Shanghai China
Taught years one through seven English using Oxford and Longman English programs.
Summer School Teacher
June 2006 – July 2006
Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Taught at-risk Pre-K students to help prepare them for entering Kindergarten by developing
their pre-literacy skills as well as provide support in student social development.
Professional Development
Chinese Curriculum and Teacher Training, Xiamen, China
Hanban Program Teacher Training
International Primary Curriculum Summer School, Singapore
Supporting School Self-Review and Assessment for Learning courses
September 2012
March 2012
International Primary Curriculum Summer School, Singapore
Leading the IPC and Early Years Curriculum courses
March 2011
English as an Additional Language, Shanghai, China
Dr. Judith Johnson
August 2010
9 Things You Must Know About Your Curriculum, Including the IPC, Singapore
Fieldwork Education
May 2010
Promoting Learning International, Shanghai, China
Ralph Pirozzo
August 2009
Sing, Spell, Read and Write Certification Course, Shanghai, China
August 2007
School Organizations and Leadership Activities
Policy Coordinator, Semarang International School, Semarang, Indonesia
July 2011 – June 2013
Created whole-school policies in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy and Behavior based on
researched best practices and by accessing and applying the expertise of the teachers.
PD Coordinator, Semarang International School, Semarang, Indonesia
July 2011 – June 2013
Organized and provided professional development for local and expatriate teachers in the
areas of classroom management, literacy, numeracy and the International Primary
Curriculum.
School Board Member, Semarang International School, Semarang, IndonesiaJuly 2011 – June 2013
Participate in monthly meetings with a committee of volunteer parents to help improve
school development on a long-term basis.
Green Schools Committee, Xie He Education, Shanghai, China
August 2010 – June 2011
Helped Xie He Education work towards creating sustainable schools in a changing world
environment.
School Service Committee, Xie He Education, Shanghai, China
August 2010 – June 2011
Created policies and practices to help the Xie He Education group provide competitive
employment benefits and practices.
Inspection Committee, Xie He Education, Shanghai China
August 2009 – June 2011
Created Inspection guidelines for schools, ran inspector trainings and inspected Xie He
International Schools for quality teaching and learning practices.
Event Organization
August 2007 – June 2013
Organized a variety of school events including Christmas and Mother’s Day concerts, Sports
Day, Movie Night, Halloween Celebrations, and wrote and directed the End of Year School
Play in 2012, Alice in Semarang
Extra Curricular Activities Teacher
August 2007 – June 2013
Taught a wide variety of student Extra Curricular Activities including Newspaper, Yearbook,
Drama and Singing, Mad Science Lab, and Chinese Painting.
Skills
Microsoft Office Programs, Mac and PC Platforms, Policy and Procedure Writing, Curriculum
Coordination and Development, Professional Development Leader, Exposure to Mandarin Chinese
Interests
Traveling, Reading for Pleasure and Professional Development, International Education, Live Music
and Singing