Julie Allen
Head Of Careers & Higher Education, Extended Essay & CAS Coordinator
Phnom Penh,12
Summary
Experienced professional educator with over 15 years of expertise in International Schools. Dedicated to empowering students to pursue their academic and career aspirations. Seeking a full-time role that offers professional challenges and allows for leveraging interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Careers & Higher Education, Extended Essay
Northbridge International School
Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh. Cambodia
08.2023 - Current
- As Head of Careers & Higher Education, I lead a comprehensive careers program school-wide from grade 6 to 12. I have successfully implemented innovative education initiatives that leverage partnerships with universities and local stakeholders. I'm currently focused on initiating and researching optimal partnerships for the IBCP, and familiarizing myself with the framework for this career-related program.
- I design and implement strategies for students to explore their interests in school and beyond. Effectively sourcing internships in the local community, work experience, and any other special opportunity students can avail of to increase their chances of university application success. I run a comprehensive MOOCs program for grade 11 students.
- The full university readiness package is delivered through 1-hour sessions with students once a week. This results in worldwide applications. I administer the school's UNIFROG system, which enables streamlining the process, and I'm familiar with all country admissions policies and processes. Comprehensive data and tracking are kept of both offer and final destination for analyzing trends over time. A full school policy was written last year.
- I regularly deliver workshops for parents and staff on all matters relating to university trends and changes to the job market, and regularly write blog features for the school website.
- As an experienced IBDP teacher, I am currently in the process of writing a new policy for the Extended Essay, having taken over the position as coordinator. I am also the CAS Coordinator for Grade 11 and 12.
Assistant Head of IB years
Nord Anglia - Compass International School
Doha, Doha, Qatar
8 2017 - 06.2023
- Full responsibility for managing the core elements of the IB Diploma, Extended Essay, and CAS years 12/13.
- Delivering staff and student workshops on EE and CAS, and the use of ManageBac.
- Setting up systems to compile predicted grades from all subject leaders.
- Delivery of parent workshops on the process of Higher Education.
- Liaising with outside stakeholders for work experience opportunities.
- Year 12 and 13 leader, including all pastoral and administration activities.
- Teacher of Geography, KS3/4, and IB Geography.
- Higher Education Officer articulating all career information and organization of university visits, including the organization and hosting of numerous university workshops.
- Conversant with full interview practice and worldwide application processes.
- Including Oxbridge's early entry.
- Full management of UNIFROG application system
- Full management for the organisation of subject reference writing
- Full management of overall reference writing and supporting students in the completion of their personal statements.
Head of Geography
Jumeriah English Speaking School (JESS)
Dubai, Dubai UAE
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Full management responsibility for the Department, including 6 staff.
- Extended Essay Coordinator.
- Designed KS4 Coursework and IB Internal Assessment, both based in the UAE.
- Results 2016, 100% A.
- C, 52% A to A.
- IB average 6.2.
- IB Examiner Paper 1 and 3
Humanities Teacher
GEMS Wellington International School
Dubai, Dubai, UAE
08.2010 - 08.2014
- Including KS3 History/Geography GCSE Geography (AQA A Board) IBDP Geography SL & HL
- Subject Leader for IB Geography
- Organisation and design of Internal Assessment IB/GCSE Geography Fieldtrips UAE/ Sri Lanka incorporating CAS Project (volunteering at a turtle conservation centre
- TOK Teacher/Philosophy
- Year 12 Tutor Post 16 Team
- Extended Essay/ CAS Tutor.
Classroom Teacher
St John Plessington Catholic College (SJP)
Bebington, Wirral, Wirral, UK
09.2005 - 07.2010
- KS3/ GCSE (AQA A Board) and A Level (AQA Board)
- BTEC, Travel & Tourism
- Year 7 Form Tutor.
- Literacy Coordinator.
- Winner of the London 2012 'Get Set Education Award' for innovation in teaching for a scheme of work developed around the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Education
PGCE - Secondary School Geography, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS7) -
Manchester Metropolitan University, Crewe
09.2004 - 07.2005
BSc Geography & International Development Studies -
University of Liverpool, Liverpool
09.2001 - 07.2004
Skills
IBDP Fully Trained in all area including Coordination
Alternativeemail
allen.julie18@yahoo.com
Skypeaddress
julieallen8
References
- Sarah Newton, Head of Secondary, Northbridge International School, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, sarah.newton@nisc.edu.kh
- Brian Irving, Executive Head of Secondary, Westgreen International School,Sharjah, UAE, brian.irving_wgp@gemsedu.com
- Laura Anderson Rice, Head of Secondary, Compass International School, Doha, laura.anderson@nais.qa
- Tom Douch, Head of Secondary, Nord Anglia International School, Dubai, Tom.douch@naisdubai.ae
Extracurricular Activities
International Award/Bronze and Silver (UAE/Oman) Lead on numerous trips including Ski Trips, Sri Lanka (post 16 CAS volunteer project) Organized TSL International Schools Essay writing and Debate Finals at JESS 2016 (Are Sustainable cities possible?) Whole School Initiative - GEMS Wellington Environment Committee/Sustainability initiatives Chess Champions/accomplished chess playing/inter school competitions Geography Society - Year 10 to Y13 PADI dive club - students complete a 6-week course leading to certification (outside provider) Nord Anglia Global Campus - Project Tanzania 2018 (CAS service project) Permaculture Project Tanzania 2019 (CAS Service Project)
Training
- 09/2010, IBDP TOK Category 1
- 10/2011, IBDP Geography Category 2, IBIS UK
- 01/2013, GEMS Leadership Programme (In house)
- 12/2013, Internationalising Education Category 3, IBIS
- 10/2015, Middle Leaders Programme (JESS Arabian Ranches), Karen Ardley
- 01/2015, Full use of Microsoft Surface Pro -OneNote and Office 365 all programs, Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator status!
- 02/2018, IBDP CAS Coordination Category 2, Amman
- 04/2018, IBDP Geography Category 2, Amsterdam
- 10/2018, IBDP Coordination Category 2, Warwick University UK
- 05/2019, UCAS Global Conference - Higher Education, Glasgow
- 08/2022, TEFL- University of Toronto - ongoing
Timeline
Head of Careers & Higher Education, Extended Essay
Northbridge International School
08.2023 - Current
Head of Geography
Jumeriah English Speaking School (JESS)
08.2014 - 06.2017
Humanities Teacher
GEMS Wellington International School
08.2010 - 08.2014
Classroom Teacher
St John Plessington Catholic College (SJP)
09.2005 - 07.2010
PGCE - Secondary School Geography, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS7) -
Manchester Metropolitan University, Crewe
09.2004 - 07.2005
BSc Geography & International Development Studies -
University of Liverpool, Liverpool
09.2001 - 07.2004
Assistant Head of IB years
Nord Anglia - Compass International School
8 2017 - 06.2023
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