BRENDA CROM HIRSCH

1400 N. Milwaukee Ave, #201 Chicago, IL 60622 brendahirsch@gmail.com (312) 320-4158

Objective
To apply twelve years of teaching and administration experience in an academic advising role.

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Communicate effectively through writing, speaking, and listening.

Develop positive relationships with students through awareness, connection, and optimism
Take initiative, see projects through to completion, and work with attention to details.
Employ systems perspective with consideration for all stakeholders.
Bring extensive experience working with students and educators from dozens of countries.
Learn new skills quickly and pursue professional development opportunities.

Professional Experience
Administration

Managed teachers and evaluated their daily performance at schools in Japan and South Africa.
Coached teachers in curriculum development, differentiation strategies, and effective classroom
management and discipline practices. Developed differentiated curriculum to support teachers.
Reviewed and analyzed all academic reports and supported teachers in parent conferences.
Designed and delivered teacher training sessions and mentorship programs for teachers.
Interviewed prospective teachers and conducted formal teacher evaluations.

Teaching

Taught diverse populations of students with a wide range of ethnicities, languages, and abilities.
Presented daily lectures to high school classes and maintained electronic records on Edline.
Designed creative lessons appropriate for student learning styles, interests, and abilities.
Developed curriculum to support ESL students and non-native speakers of all ages.
Analyzed formal and informal data to understand student learning needs and drive instruction.

Advising
Served as first administrative contact for counseling students in behavior modification strategies.
Developed behavior plans to support students in improving academic performance.
Communicated behavior concerns and developed improvement plans with parents.
Counseled middle and high school students on opportunities for future study and travel abroad.
Parent and Community Relations

Coordinated, planned and organized community events, including Career Week and International Day.
Organized and led parent orientations with focus on school curriculum, philosophy, and events.
Led parent tours, promoted school curriculum and interviewed prospective families.
Wrote social media updates, monthly newsletters, and important communication to parents.

Employment History
Gregg International School, Tokyo, Japan
Advisor, July 2015 Present
Director, October 2014 July 2015

North American International School, Pretoria, South Africa

Academic Dean of the Elementary School, August 2011 June 2013
Teacher, August 2009 June 2011

Quality Schools International Ljubljana, Slovenia

Teacher, August 2006 June 2008

St. Vrain Valley School District, Longmont, CO, USA

Teacher, August 2002 June 2005

Education
M.S.Ed.: Educational Leadership, August 2013
University of New England
M.S.: Economics of Developing Countries, December 1999
University of London
M.B.A: International Business/Finance, May 1994
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.A.: Communication Studies/Economics, May 1988
University of Iowa
Professional Teachers License in Elementary Education, 2002
State of Colorado
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