Michelle

Feiss




Educator


CONTACT
PROFESSIO NAL PROFILE


+49 (0)1511 743 6154 Dynamic educational leader with international administrative and
teaching experience collaborating with students, faculty and school

mrsfeiss@gmail.com

communities over the past twenty years.

Seien,
Germany
EXPERIENCE
www.michellefeiss.com


Lower School Principal
International School of Ulm /Neu-Ulm / Germany / 2015 - Present

EDUCATION Transformational leader of an independent primary school located in
southern Germany that caters for the international community including

M.A. / Leadership in Education pre-school through fifth grade. Developed a positive school climate by

Notre Dame of Maryland ensuring high standards and professional pride in teacher and student

University performance, initiating collaborative processes within various teams,

2004 - 2007 and engaging parents through various platforms and inviting them to be

partners in learning. Responsibilities also include securing resources,
B.A./ Elementary
Education implementation of effective programs and technologies, collaborating
Notre Dame of Maryland with senior leadership, and creating a school culture that encourages
University growth.
1992 - 1996
Highlights include:
Improved use of technology school-wide including
EXPERTISE implementation of Google Suite, acquisition and use of Android

tablets in all classrooms
Parent and Community
Review of curriculum and increased teacher involvement in

Involvement
scope and sequence development for literacy and mathematics.
Encouraging a culture of collaboration and well-being
Curriculum Development, Design throughout the Lower School through development of
professional and personal learning communities.
and Implementation

Coaching
Instructional

IB Primary Years Program Coordinator
International School of Ulm / Neu-Ulm / Germany / 2015 Present
Creation of a Collaborative

Environment
Pedagogical leader in the primary school ensuring the enhancement of
teaching and learning so that it aligns with the mission of the school and
Leadership Cultivation with that of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program.
Responsibilities include the development and implementation of the
Technology Integration
program, the planning of internal and external professional development,
Recruitment and Hiring and the development of whole school policies required by the IB standards

and practices.
Action Research

Strategic Planning Highlights include:

Coordination of a successful five-year review of the program with
Webinar Facilitation the visiting consultation team of the International Baccalaureate.
Implementation of ManageBac and Digital Portfolios
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INTERESTS
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Tr avel
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Rea di ng
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PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS
Association for Supervision and
Curriculum Development
International Reading Association
National Council for Teachers of
Mathematics
International Society for Technology
in Education
EXPERIENCE CO NTINUED
Grade 5 Classroom Teacher
International School of Ulm / Neu-Ulm / Germany / 2014 2015
Facilitator of learning within the IB Primary Years Program while
establishing a culture of risk-taking, community and a positive mindset with
my fifth-grade students.
Grade 5 Classroom Teacher
Friends School of Baltimore / Baltimore/ USA / 2013 - 2014
Part-time teacher of mathematics and literacy for a class of talented fifth
graders. Assisted the Grade 5 team of teachers in developing project-based
units in mathematics and further develop an inquiry-based program.
Grade 3 Classroom Teacher
Kowloon Junior School / Hong Kong / 2010 2013
Full-time classroom teacher of students in third grade within the framework
of the IB Primary Years Program collaborating with a team of five teachers.
Responsibilities included curriculum development in mathematics and
literacy; planning and instruction using best practices; one-week residential
camp per year; development of a sailing program for students in grades 3
5; and coordination of various fundraisers.
Team Leader Grade 3 / Literacy Coordinator
ACS International School / Egham / England / 2009 2007
Team leader of Grade 3 responsible for year level budget, planning and
contributing to the school leadership team. Additional responsibilities
included the articulation of the literacy program for the Lower School in
Grades Pre-Primary through Year 6 as the Literacy Coordinator and
information sessions for parents and teachers about topics such as; language
acquisition, phonics, writing strategies and tools for fluency and
comprehension.
Gifted and Talented Coordinator
Mt. Washington Elementary School / Baltimore / USA / 2002 - 2007
Responsibilities included the development of the gifted and talented
program, parent information sessions, budget of gifted and talented
department, collaboration with the school student services team and senior
leadership; as well as, the instruction of students identified as gifted in third
through sixth grade.
Classroom Teacher
Govans Elementary School / Baltimore / USA / 1997 - 2002
Classroom teacher of a diverse group of students in first through third grade.
In addition, coordinated before and after school programs with an emphasis
in early reading skills and school readiness.
 Michelle is committed to the continual
development of a school PROFESSIO NAL DEV ELO PMENT & CER TIFICATIONS
she successfully works with teachers to
help them serve the needs of students in
their classes. Advanced Professional Certificate, State of Maryland, USA
, WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATIONS
Moyra Hadley Reading Specialist Endorsement K 12, State of Maryland, USA

International School Consultant and

Inspector
Harvard University, Project Zero Future of Learning 2015



She has a progressive, forward International Baccalaureate Workshops:

thinking leadership style which has

carried the Lower School through its The Exhibition 2013

development stage and now into a

period of consolidation. Reading and Writing Through Inquiry 2011
The Role of Science and Social Studies 2009
Liam Browne Collaborative Planning 2008
Director Making the PYP Happen 2007
International School of Ulm



Michelle is a consummate PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
professional, a team player, and worthy
representative in the wider This is a sample of the professional development and workshops I have led over
community. the past five years.

Mark Cripps 2017 An Introduction to the IB Primary Years Program
Former Head of School
An evening discussion with parents as an overview of the IB Primary Years
Kowloon Junior School
Program and how we implement the philosophy of the IB at the International
School of Ulm/Neu-Ulm.

REFERENCES 2016 Digital Portfolios with SeeSaw

DR. LIAM BROWNE A series of workshops throughout the year to further support teachers
DIRECTOR implementing digital portfolios with their students. Sessions included topics such
International School as; authentic assessment, reflective practice and effective parent participation.
of Ulm/Neu-Ulm
+49(0)731 3793530
l.browne@is-ulm.de
2014 Google Training An Introduction to Google Apps
Led a full day staff development session dedicated to introducing staff to Google
KARMA RODRIGUEZ
PREVIOUS LOWER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL apps including Gmail, Calendar and navigation of Google Drive.
International School
of Ulm/Neu-Ulm 2014 Weebly, KidBlog and Twitter Developing a PLN
+49(0)174 3090784 Workshops provided to introduce staff to the development of a basic website for
k.rodriguez@is-ulm.de professional or personal use, the benefits of blogging to teachers and students,
and development of a personal learning network through the creation of a
ROB DEWOLF
Twitter account and social networking.
PREVIOUS DIRECTOR OF THE
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ULM/NEU-
ULM 2013 Differentiation in Mathematics for Primary Students
+1-541-593-1070 Presenter of a workshop for the English Schools Foundation demonstrating ways
rtdewolf@hotmail.com to differentiate mathematics instruction.

HEIDI HUTCHINSON 2012 Leading Learning in Schools Symposium

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Presenter of action research that included analysis of differentiation of
Friends School of Baltimore mathematics at Kowloon Junior School and various schools throughout the
410-980-5962 English Schools Foundation. Development of a website that included examples
heidilynnhutchinson@gmail.com
of differentiation, resources for teachers and our findings for further review of
Additional references are available upon request. implementation system-wide.