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SHAILANI BORGES

Phnom Penh

Summary

A dynamic, multilingual and knowledgeable person who strongly believes in the inquiry based, student-centered learning objectives. Bringing 29 years of teaching experience with the growth mindset and ambition to see students reach and exceed their potential and become lifelong learners.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of School Development

CIA FIRST International School
02.2025 - Current
  • Oversee the set-up and growth the new campus at Russey Keo which includes budgets, infrastructure, enrollments.
  • Lead the admissions department at the school.
  • Support the Business development department with networking and partnerships.


Branch Principal

CIA FIRST International School
08.2022 - 02.2025


  • Lead and organize school wide events.
  • Member of the school WASC committee and led the school successfully through the mid-cycle review.
  • Support and promote sports, music and theatre at school and abroad.
  • Perform duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Aligning different school levels in two campuses and working closely with the Heads and Deputy Heads.
  • Ensure that there is collaboration between departments across the campuses.
  • Partner with senior leadership to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
  • Establish and enforce clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
  • Direct day-to-day operations of education program and supervise support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
  • Work closely with the curriculum team.
  • Work closely with the parent association.
  • Lead meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
  • Involved in staff recruitment and interviews.
  • Manage the budget and expenditures.
  • Work closely with the Board to meet school wide KPI's.

Chair South China Network for PYP Coordinators

Voluntary
10.2019 - 10.2022
  • Organize regular network meetings face-face and virtual, Job- Alike and other events.
  • Coordinate between 60 schools in the network.
  • Instrumental in designing the network logo.
  • Start the "Buddy System" for schools to support each other and grow stronger as IB schools.
  • Instrumental in setting up the network for PYP heads.
  • Support other coordinators with IB documentation.
  • Create a data base of all network documents on the IBO website.
  • Create a South China Network Math group.
  • Create a South China Network Specialists group.


Primary Deputy-Principal

CBIS BILINGUAL SCHOOL
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Perform classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Lead meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
  • Administer personnel policies and procedures and approve professional staff additions.
  • Support hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
  • Communicate policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
  • Cultivate positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
  • Establish instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
  • Mentor newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Work closely with HR on teacher appraisals and calculate performance bonus based on teacher KRA.
  • Work closely with the senior leadership and support Executive International track Principal by managing all primary school affairs.
  • Coordinate with the Marketing department during all school events.
  • Build productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Manage the budget and expenditures for the primary school.
  • Member WASC Steering Committee and lead the Self-Study process along with Executive Principal for category B,C,D.


PYP Coordinator

CBIS BILINGUAL SCHOOL
07.2017 - 07.2022
  • Member of the WASC Steering Committee at school and involved in leading the WASC Self-Study.
  • Participate in the review of school policies.
  • Member of the school marketing committee.
  • Involved in the teacher recruitment process.
  • Involved in parent interviews for prospective new admissions.
  • Led the primary school through the PYP candidacy stage to the authorization as an IB PYP School.
  • Set the foundation for a strong primary English department.
  • Create School Curriculum documents aligning the Chinese National Curriculum with the PYP and their annual review.
  • Organize and facilitate various workshops for teachers and parents.
  • Train teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
  • Create a strong assessment and reporting system for the primary.
  • Establish instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
  • Provide pastoral support for teachers.
  • Perform classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Act as liaison and lead teachers to practice the IB philosophy with conviction.

French Language Teacher

NORTHBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL CAMBODIA
09.2006 - 07.2017
  • Member of the PYP leadership team.
  • Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
  • Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives that focused on student-first, hands-on and experiential learning to foster French instruction.
  • Created French curriculum scope and sequence documents.
  • Organized various school events: International day, fund raisers, Support staff appreciation day etc.
  • Led the primary student council.
  • Involved in French and English drama productions.
  • Facilitated the Teacher assistant Development program.
  • Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.

French Teacher

BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
04.2004 - 09.2006
  • Taught the Long Distance French Programme (CNED).
  • Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives that focused on student-first, hands-on and experiential learning to foster French instruction.

French- English Interpreter

UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISION FOR REFUGEES
02.2006 - 08.2006
  • Facilitated communication between the UNHCR High commissioner and female refugees coming from French speaking African countries.
  • Wrote the subtitles for a film on Sierra Leone.

French Teacher

FRENCH CULTURAL INSTITUTE
01.2004 - 08.2006
  • Taught French courses through drama and music and also speaking courses for adults.
  • Organized and choreographed the Fusion dance and fashion show for Francophone day.

Portuguese Guest Lecturer

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY
01.2002 - 09.2003
  • Taught part-time Portuguese course in School of Languages.
  • Encouraged students to enjoy learning this beautiful language.
  • Organized Portuguese cultural day at the Spanish Centre, School of Languages.

Portuguese Teacher

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE
12.2001 - 08.2003
  • Member-Interviewing Board for Indo-Portuguese government scholarships - 2002.
  • Member- Interviewing Board for certificate course.
  • Taught the certificate Portuguese course.

Portuguese Teacher

PORTUGUESE CULTURAL CENTRE
09.1996 - 04.1998
  • Taught courses for adults
  • Taught the UN Peace Keeping Force.
  • Organized the Lusophone exhibition.

Education

PGCEi -

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, UK
2017

Masters in Philosophy - Portuguese

Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi, India
2004

Master of Arts - French

Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi, India
1998

Certificate Course -

University of Macau
Macau, China SAR
1997

Diploma For Teachers - Portuguese

University of Porto
Porto, Portugal
1996

Bachelor of Arts -

Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi, India
1995

Certificate Course in Portuguese -

University of Macau
Macau, China SAR
1993

Skills

  • Administrative leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Curriculum creation and document management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Strong orator
  • Excellent planner and coordinator
  • Student-centered learning
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Creative learning strategies
  • Positive learning environment
  • Strong collaborator

Certification

  • Post Graduation Certification in Education International (PGCEi)
    University of Nottingham - May 2017

Workshops/Conferences Attended

  • EARCOS Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, October 2025
  • Certificate in School Management and Leadership, Leading School Strategy and Innovation, Harvard Business School Online, February 20th-March 20th, 2024
  • Certificate in School Management and Leadership, Leading people, Harvard Business School Online, October 8th-November 8th, 2023
  • Certificate in School Management and Leadership, Leading the Change, Harvard Business School Online, February 15th-March 15th, 2023
  • WASC Training for visiting team member, October 6th, 2021
  • Educare's Mental Wellbeing in Children and Young People Level 2, June 29th, 2021
  • Concept-based Inquiry, 4- part live series with Rachel French, June 2021
  • IB Virtual Conference Asia-Pacific, April 21-23, 2021
  • Educare's Staff Wellbeing for International Schools Level 2, March 2021
  • 17th Annual CamTESOL Conference (virtual), February 5th-7th, 2021
  • Leading for effective teaching and learning, (IB, Category 3), November-December 2020
  • Educare's Child Protection for International Schools, October 2020
  • Leadership for the New Normal By Maxine Driscoll for Think Strategic, October 20th, 2020
  • EP blended learning mastery series, September, 2020
  • Toddle boot camp, August 29th, 2020
  • Epic leader 2020 conference, 20th August, 2020
  • Welcome to teacher leadership By Nancy Squicciarini for Chapters International, August 15th -16th, 2020
  • IB e-Seminar on the ‘IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)’, August 11th, 2020
  • Inquiry based learning: From theory to practice By Eda Go and Cilla Giannopoulos , August 2nd, 2020
  • Online Seminar on Educational Psychology and Well-being by LIHOPSZ, June 6th, 2020
  • WASC training, Shenzhen, November 2019
  • Building for the Future, (PYP Category 3) Shanghai, October 2019
  • IB Global Conference, Singapore, March 2018
  • IB China Education Forum, Guangzhou, November 2018
  • Role of Coordinator,( PYP Category 3) Hong Kong, March 2017
  • Assessment (PYP, Category 2), Northbridge International school, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, October 3-4 , 2016
  • Content and Language integrated learning by Knowledge Source institute, Bangkok, Thailand, February 28,
    2015
  • Teaching Languages to Younger Learners by Knowledge Source institute, February 27, 2015
  • Outstanding MFL Lessons by Knowledge Source institute, Bangkok, Thailand February 26, 2015
  • Not Just "Units of Work": Inquiry As A Mindset For Improving Teaching And Learning by Kath Murdoch,
    Vientiane International School, Laos, April 5-6, 2014
  • Differentiation: Making Inclusion Happen by Powell and Powell, Northbridge International School, Cambodia,
    February 21-22, 2014
  • Cognitive Coaching Seminars Foundation Training by Powell and Powell, Northbridge International School,
    February 23, 2014
  • PYP Action (Category 2), Northbridge International School, Cambodia, March 28-29, 2012
  • Learning Through Inquiry, Earcos weekend workshop by Kathy Short, New International School of Thailand,
    January 21-22, 2012
  • The written Curriculum,(PYP category 2), Northbridge International School, Cambodia, March 24-26, 2011
  • The Role of Language (PYP, Category 3), International School of Hochi Minh, Vietnam, February 18-20, 2011
  • Teaching and Learning in the PYP, (PYP, Category 2) Northbridge International School, Cambodia, April 19-20, 2010
  • Teaching and Learning in the PYP, (PYP, Category 2) Oakridge International School, Hyderabad, India, April 17-19, 2009
  • Making The PYP Happen, Northbridge International School, Cambodia, March 25-27, March, 2009

Accomplishments

  • Participated and supported school recruitment at the Schrole recruitment conference, Bangkok, October 2024.
  • WASC visiting team member.
  • Organized and led the South China Network PYP coordinator's and PYP Heads meet in Zhuhai, April 17th, 2021.
  • Organized and hosted the South China Network PYP coordinator's virtual PYPX Job- Alike, March 20th, 2021.
  • Organized and led the South China Network PYP coordinator's virtual meet, January 16th, 2021.
  • Organized the South China Network virtual Specialists Job- Alike, November 21st, 2021.
  • Organized and led the South China Network PYP coordinator's virtual meet, July 18th, 2020.
  • Organized and led the South China Network PYP coordinator's virtual meet, May 30th, 2020.
  • Organized and hosted the South China Network PYP coordinator's pedagogical leadership meeting at CBIS Bilingual International School, November 27th, 2019.
  • Co-Chair for South China Network for PYP Coordinators 2019-present.
  • Led the teacher committee and organized the International day at CBIS Bilingual International School, May 2019.
  • Selected to lead a session on Integrating Chinese National
    Curriculum: Theory and Practice at the IB Global conference to be held in Bangkok, 2020 ( Conference was canceled due to Covid).
  • Led CBIS International Bilingual school through the PYP authorization process, Foshan, China, 2017-2019.
  • Organized and led various workshops for teachers and parents at CBIS Bilingual International school, Foshan, China.
  • Led a workshop for International section teachers of the Nanhai district, Guangdong province, China, May 10th, 2018.
  • Language Learning leader at Northbridge International school, Cambodia, 2016 - 2017.
  • Organized the cultural part of the International Day at Northbridge International School, October 2016.
  • Teacher supervisor for Primary student council at Northbridge International School, Cambodia, 2014 - 2017.
  • Organized "Teacher Assistant Development Program (TAD)" at Northbridge International school, Cambodia, 2009-2014.
  • Workshop presenter, "8th annual Cam TESOL Conference on English Language Teaching, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 2012.
  • Member Executive committee for CamTESOL Conference, Cambodia, 2011.
  • Member PYP leadership team, Northbridge International School, Cambodia, 2008-2009.
  • Member - interviewing Board, Indo-Portuguese Government Scholarships, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, India, 2001-2003.
  • Organized Portuguese Cultural day at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India, 2002.
  • Organized major school events in Cambodia and in China.
  • Judge for Music competitions at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Brahmaputra Night and St. Dominic Church's music competition, New Delhi, India.
  • Performed in front of 4000 youth from around the world in the International Youth Conference held in Rome, Italy, March 1996.

Extra-Curricular activities

Drama: Directed three French plays at Northbridge International School (2013, 2014, 2015) and Co- directed two English musicals (2016, 2017)
Dance: Choreographed multiple dances from classical to lyrical dancing in India, Cambodia and China
Music: Singer and musician

Additional Information

Date of Birth: 09 February 1974
Nationality: Indian
Marital status: Widow
Number of children : Two sons - Shane Gladwin ( 24 years old), Aidan Gladwin ( 15 years old)
Languages spoken: English, French, Portuguese, Hindi

Timeline

Director of School Development

CIA FIRST International School
02.2025 - Current

Branch Principal

CIA FIRST International School
08.2022 - 02.2025

Primary Deputy-Principal

CBIS BILINGUAL SCHOOL
08.2021 - 07.2022

Chair South China Network for PYP Coordinators

Voluntary
10.2019 - 10.2022

PYP Coordinator

CBIS BILINGUAL SCHOOL
07.2017 - 07.2022

French Language Teacher

NORTHBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL CAMBODIA
09.2006 - 07.2017

French- English Interpreter

UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISION FOR REFUGEES
02.2006 - 08.2006

French Teacher

BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
04.2004 - 09.2006

French Teacher

FRENCH CULTURAL INSTITUTE
01.2004 - 08.2006

Portuguese Guest Lecturer

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY
01.2002 - 09.2003

Portuguese Teacher

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE
12.2001 - 08.2003

Portuguese Teacher

PORTUGUESE CULTURAL CENTRE
09.1996 - 04.1998

PGCEi -

University of Nottingham

Masters in Philosophy - Portuguese

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Master of Arts - French

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Certificate Course -

University of Macau

Diploma For Teachers - Portuguese

University of Porto

Bachelor of Arts -

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Certificate Course in Portuguese -

University of Macau

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