Jason Harris
Riga
Summary
- Dynamic educator with over 20 years of experience as an Athletic Director and as an instructor in the IBDP/MYP Sciences at prestigious international schools all around the world.
- Spearheaded innovative Physical Education and Personal, Social and Health curricula and led international educational trips, enhancing global citizenship engagement. Highly organized and skilled in coaching,
- Having a unique blend of leadership and instructional expertise. Achieves remarkable student success in the classroom and out of the classroom through effective mentoring, inclusive practices and hands-on learning approaches.
- After years in the science laboratory I am seeking a refreshing return to the Department of Physical Education and the fresh outside air. Let us build successful teams and individuals together.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
IBO Chemistry & IGCSE Combined Science Teacher
Exupery International School
Riga
01.2023 - Current
- Instructed pupils in IB Chemistry (Sl/HL)
- Instructed pupils in iGCSE Combined Science (0653) and created and implemented a new IB Preparatory course (IB Chemistry Preparatory Course)
- IBO Extended Essay advisor
- Erasmus Leader (Austria-Latvia)
- Week with Walls Trip Leader (Portugal)
- Senior Boys Volleyball Coach
- Homeroom Mentor and PSHE instructor
IBO Chemistry / HS Chemistry
Academia Cotopaxi International School
Quito
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Instructed pupils in IB Chemistry and General Chemistry
- IBO EE advisor
- PSHE Homeroom Mentor
- Pamoja Coordinator
HS / MS Math and Science Teacher
Maani Ulujak Iliniarvik School
Rankin Inlet
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Instructed pupils in HS Math and HS General Science following the Alberta curriculum
- G10 Homeroom Mentor
- Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball coach
MS Math and Science Teacher
UNISUS International School
Summerland
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Instructed pupils in MS Math and MS General Science following the British Columbia curriculum
- Led various local field trips and outdoor adventure activities
IBO Chemistry/ESS & MS Integrated Science Teacher
GEMS International School
Dubai
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Instructed pupils in IB Chemistry and General Chemistry
- Led Group 4 and Week Without Walls overseas trips (Thailand, UAE & Oman)
IBO Chemistry & MS Integrated Science Teacher
Universal American School
Dubai
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Instructed pupils in IB Chemistry and General Chemistry based on NGSS Science standards and streamlined for IB integration
- Coached Varsity Girls volleyball, JV Boys volleyball and MS basketball. Proudly competing in EAC and NESAC conferences
- Led Week Without Walls overseas trip (Eygpt)
IBO Chemistry & IGCSE Coordinated Science Teacher
British School of Costa Rica
San Jose
08.2013 - 07.2016
- Instructed pupils in IB Chemistry and IGCSE Coordinated Science
- Led various local field trips and outdoor adventure activities
IBO Chemistry & IGCSE Coordinated Science Teacher
American International School
Riyadh
08.2010 - 07.2013
- Instructed pupils in IB Chemistry and IGCSE Coordinated Science
- Coached Varsity Boys volleyball and MS basketball. Proudly winning national honours and finishing 3rd at ISAC
- Led various Week Without Walls and ISAC Sporting trips abroad. (Oman, Lebanon, Ghana)
HS / MS Physical Education & Health Teacher
Carol Morgan School
Santo Domingo
08.2007 - 07.2010
- Instructed pupils in Physical Education, Health & Wellness, and Team Sports based on California curriculum
- Coached Varsity Boys volleyball proudly medaling in CIASSA both years
- Coached Varsity Girls and Junior Varsity Boys Soccer
- Elected trusted member of high school FASTeam counselling (teen alcohol and drugs counselling)
- Led various field trips and sports trips abroad (Trinidad & Tobago, Cayman Islands, Venezuela, USA)
Athletic Director & MS Physical Education Teacher
Keera-Pat International School
Bangkok
08.2006 - 07.2007
- Instructed all pupils ES/MS/HS in Physical Education and Health & Wellness following the California curriculum
- Athletic director duties including vertical alignment of the curriculum to align with TISAC, school activities coordinator, inventory and purchasing, other related duties
- Coached the school's inaugural HS Boys Volleyball and MS Girls Basketball leagues
Athletic Director & IGCSE Science Teacher
Kenton College Preparatory School
Nairobi
08.2005 - 07.2006
- Instructed pupils in IGCSE Coordinated Science
- Instructed KS1-KS3 pupils in Physical Education following the British National Curriculum. Topics included health and wellness, sport, outdoor recreation and swimming
- Athletic director duties including vertical alignment of the curriculum to align with local school sports leagues, school activities coordinator, inventory and purchasing, other related duties
- Led various local field trips and outdoor adventure activities
Athletic Director & IGCSE Combined Science Teacher
British School of Bahrain
Adliya
08.2003 - 07.2005
- Instructed all pupils in ES/MS/HS Physical Education following the British National Curriculum
- Instructed KS1 General Science
- Instructed IGCSE Combined Science
- Athletic director duties including school activities coordinator, inventory and purchasing, Week without Walls coordinator and other related duties
- Coached all league sports to MS/HS Boys
- Led ski trips to Lebanon and Switzerland
Long/Short Term Science Supply Teacher
Mark Education Ltd.
Leeds
08.2001 - 07.2003
- Long term placement at Boston Spa Academy instructing pupils in A level Biology and general science
- Day to day short term temporary supply teacher
- Full time job as a semi professional volleyball player for the city of Leeds
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education: MS/HS Science
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay05-2001
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Biochemistry
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay05-2000
Skills
- IBO Chemistry Level 3 RECERTIFICATION 2023 (Online)
IBO Chemistry Level 1 -3 (Brisbane, San Jose, Dubai) - IBO ESS Level 1 (Dubai)
- Swimming Instructor Level 1 (England, ASA)
- Basketball Coaching Level 1 (Canada, CBA)
- Volleyball Coaching Level 2 (Canada, OVA)
- Junior Golf Instructor Level 1 (Dubai, USPGA)
- CPR & First Aid (1999-2001, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2019)
- TRIBES - Teaching with Teachers (2010)
- Jenny Mosley - Quality Circle Time (2004, 2006)
Current References
Alina Jeremenko - Principal - Exupery International School - Riga, Latvia
alina.jeremenko@exupery.lv
Kristaps Dzilna - Physics - Exupery International School - Riga, Latvia
kristaps.dzilna@exupery.lv
Previous references will be supplied upon request or you may visit my Search Associates account
Timeline
IBO Chemistry & IGCSE Combined Science Teacher
Exupery International School
01.2023 - Current
IBO Chemistry / HS Chemistry
Academia Cotopaxi International School
08.2021 - 10.2022
HS / MS Math and Science Teacher
Maani Ulujak Iliniarvik School
08.2020 - 07.2021
MS Math and Science Teacher
UNISUS International School
08.2019 - 07.2020
IBO Chemistry/ESS & MS Integrated Science Teacher
GEMS International School
08.2018 - 07.2019
IBO Chemistry & MS Integrated Science Teacher
Universal American School
08.2016 - 07.2018
IBO Chemistry & IGCSE Coordinated Science Teacher
British School of Costa Rica
08.2013 - 07.2016
IBO Chemistry & IGCSE Coordinated Science Teacher
American International School
08.2010 - 07.2013
HS / MS Physical Education & Health Teacher
Carol Morgan School
08.2007 - 07.2010
Athletic Director & MS Physical Education Teacher
Keera-Pat International School
08.2006 - 07.2007
Athletic Director & IGCSE Science Teacher
Kenton College Preparatory School
08.2005 - 07.2006
Athletic Director & IGCSE Combined Science Teacher
British School of Bahrain
08.2003 - 07.2005
Long/Short Term Science Supply Teacher
Mark Education Ltd.
08.2001 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Education: MS/HS Science
Lakehead University
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Biochemistry
Lakehead University
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