Andrew McLain Faulk

Cell: 010-9910-3223 Home: 031-721-4097

Skype: andrewfaulk
faulka@siskorea.org


INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL LEADER with experience in effective communication, efficient
budgeting, positive student management, data analysis, strategic planning and more. Competently determines strategies
that enable educational organizations to achieve their mission, vision and goals.

WORK HISTORY

SEOUL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, Seoul, South Korea 2009
Administrative Intern/Literacy Specialist/Teacher
Language arts curriculum leader Planning goals, creating curriculum, utilizing data
Grade level chair Organizing grade level events, planning fieldtrips, facilitating communication
Directors advisory committee Advising our school director on school management
Staff literacy trainer- Offering presentations on workshop models, interactive literacy and assessment
Professional learning community facilitator Organizing PLC on standardized reporting practices
Student/staff support team Collaborating with stakeholders to serve at-risk populations
After school enrichment program coordinator Creating and maintaining extra-curricular activities
After school academic support coordinator Facilitating tutoring for students with academic needs
Beginning teacher support Assisting novice staff members with resources, curriculum and instruction
Annual order facilitator Overseeing the annual order budgeting process
Literacy integration specialist (2012-) Integrating research based best practice within classrooms (K-5)
Classroom teacher (2009-2012) Instructing using a student centered approach
International literacy consultant/presenter Guiding international schools on effective literacy practice

IRA B. JONES ELEMENTARY, Asheville, North Carolina 2006-2009
First Grade Teacher
School planning and management team- Managing school operations and systematically planning to achieve
mission and vision
Cheer committee chairman- Organizing fundraising events for school community
Extended day teacher Creating an after school music program for elementary students
Parent university instructor Teaching parents strategies to academically support students at home
Media and technology advisory committee- Advising shareholders on effective technology practices

BUMBLE BEE SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE CHILDREN, Prague, Czech Republic 2005-2006
Kindergarten Teacher
After school enrichment coordinator Managing an extra-curricular program for students
Site explorations coordinator- Supervising students on week-long, off site, inquiry studies

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Principal Licensure
Valid principals license from the State of New Jersey Department of Public Instruction

Certificate of Educational Leadership
College of New Jersey Ewing, New Jersey
Relevant coursework: school law, school finance, advanced leadership practices, leadership trends

Masters of Education in International Teaching
Framingham State University Boston, MA
Relevant coursework: trends of international education, differentiated instruction, supervision

Highly Qualified Educator License
Valid teaching license from the State of North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

TEFL Certificate
ITC Prague- Prague, Czech Republic
Relevant coursework: language aquisition for non-native speakers, language trends

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
University of North Carolina at Asheville Asheville, North Carolina
Relevant coursework: educational philosophy/pedagogy/methodology

Bachelor of Science in Psychology
University of North Carolina at Asheville Asheville, North Carolina
Relevant coursework: child development, school psychology


MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS

2007 United States Congressional Recognition for Outstanding Teaching
2007 Asheville City Schools Outstanding Teacher of the Year
2007 Columbia University Teachers College Fellowship
2008 Columbia University Teachers College Fellowship



REFERENCES

Mr. Art DeFilippo ES Principal at Seoul International School defilippoa@siskorea.org
Mr. Peter Kahl Director of Curriculum at Seoul International School kahlp@siskorea.org
Mr. Michael Colaianni- Director at Seoul International School colaiannim@siskorea.org
Ms. Agnes Schuppel ES Coordinator at Seoul International School schuppela@siskorea.org