Christopher A. Clover
Vientiane, Lao PDR
Summary
Flexible and collaborative educator. 20 years in international schools. Experienced with inquiry-based teaching and learning. Strong DP and MYP background including leading IB authorizations. A leader for policy writing, curriculum development, PD planning, and staff intercultural training. International student trip leader, club sponsor, and seasoned head coach.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
IB MYP Personal Project Coordinator
Vientiane International School
Vientiane
08.2024 - 06.2025
- MYP Personal Project Coordinator
- MYP and DP Substitute Teacher for all grades and all subjects.
IB DP Coordinator
The American School of Kinshasa
Kinshasa
07.2023 - 07.2024
- DP subject-group collaborative planning, unit planning, and curriculum review.
- Extended Essay Coordinator
- Parent and student workshops for the IB.
- Staff supervision, PD planning & PD delivery.
IB MYP & DP Teacher
The American School Of Kinshasa
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Taught MYP I&S, DP History and TOK.
- MYP Personal Project Coordinator
- Clinical mentor for staff completing their practicum.
- Co-sponsor for the TASOK environmental team.
- Organized and led after-school support for I&S and DP History.
IB MYP & DP Coordinator
International School Of Kazan
Kazan
08.2019 - 06.2022
- All responsibilities for both campuses of a two-campus, IB Continuum School with more than 100 staff and 500 students.
- Planned and ran weekly collaborative planning sessions for all MYP & DP subject-area groups.
- Supervised the Service as Action, Personal Project, Extended Essay and CAS coordinators.
- Planned, delivered, and evaluated MYP & DP internal and external professional development.
- Led staff orientations for the MYP & DP programmes.
- Created and delivered 10-12 parent workshops per academic year.
- Oversaw and evaluated all MYP & DP unit planning.
- Facilitated curriculum reviews and created subject group overviews for the MYP and DP.
- Chaired and served on Strategic Planning and CIS accreditation teams.
IB MYP Coordinator
International School Of Kazan
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Taught IB MYP Language & Literature and IB DP History.
- Led the successful IB MYP authorization process and assisted the successful IB DP authorization process.
- Oversaw and evaluated all MYP unit planning.
- Planned and/or delivered all staff PD for MYP and DP.
- Provided weekly collaborative planning sessions for all MYP faculty subject-area groups.
- Chaired Policy Development teams.
Teacher - Social Studies / Faculty Trainer
International School Bangkok
Nonthaburi
08.2004 - 06.2018
- Courses Taught: IB DP History; IB TOK; World Studies 10 (Team Leader); Thailand and Southeast Asia; Cross-Cultural Issues; Creative Writing and Comparative Politics. Cluster teacher EAL and IS.
- EE Supervisor: History (Lead); Business & Management, and Psychology.
- Committees: WASC Accreditation; Board Education; Metacognition Team.
- Activities: Girls and Boys Varsity Athletics; Clubs - MUN; Scuba; GSA. 40+ international student trips for Athletics, Activities, and Week Without Walls.
- Led full-faculty PK-12 in-service intercultural trainings and MS student intercultural simulations.
- Developed and implemented the Thai Ministry of Education Thai Language and Culture Certification program for foreign staff licensure.
Instructor - Academic EAL
International Language Institute
Washington DC
08.2000 - 06.2004
EAL and Curriculum Development
Thewphaingarm School
Bangkok
08.1997 - 06.1999
Legislative Assistant - United States Senate
Senator David Durenberger
Washington DC
06.1990 - 08.1994
Education
Graduate Certificate - College Counseling
University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California01-2026
Certificate - International School Leadership
The Principals Training Center
Miami, FL07.2021
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ07.2020
Certificate - Secondary Education
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ07.2008
Certificate - Teaching Intercultural Communication
The Institute For Intercultural Communication
Portland, OR07.2006
Bachelor of Arts - History, Concentration in Literature
Carleton College
Northfield, MN06.1990
Skills
- Student-centered, inquiry-based teaching
- Staff coaching and evaluation
- Culturally aware communication
- Professional development planning and facilitation
- Curriculum development leadership
- Workshop facilitation
- Proficient in LMS platforms
- Experience with AI applications
- Educational leadership and team collaboration
Timeline
IB MYP Personal Project Coordinator
Vientiane International School
08.2024 - 06.2025
IB DP Coordinator
The American School of Kinshasa
07.2023 - 07.2024
IB MYP & DP Teacher
The American School Of Kinshasa
07.2022 - 07.2024
IB MYP & DP Coordinator
International School Of Kazan
08.2019 - 06.2022
IB MYP Coordinator
International School Of Kazan
08.2018 - 06.2022
Teacher - Social Studies / Faculty Trainer
International School Bangkok
08.2004 - 06.2018
Instructor - Academic EAL
International Language Institute
08.2000 - 06.2004
EAL and Curriculum Development
Thewphaingarm School
08.1997 - 06.1999
Legislative Assistant - United States Senate
Senator David Durenberger
06.1990 - 08.1994
Graduate Certificate - College Counseling
University of California Los Angeles
Certificate - International School Leadership
The Principals Training Center
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
The College of New Jersey
Certificate - Secondary Education
The College of New Jersey
Certificate - Teaching Intercultural Communication
The Institute For Intercultural Communication
Bachelor of Arts - History, Concentration in Literature
Carleton College
Professional Development
- 2019 Sally Brenton-Haden - Inclusion and Differentiation Workshop
- 2019 Principals Training Center - Curriculum Leadership
- 2017 The College of New Jersey - Educational Research and Data-Based Decision Making
- 2016 ISB Workshop Leader - Introversion and Pedagogy
- 2015 Greater Good Science Center - Social and Emotional Learning
- 2015 Principals Training Center - Assessment Leadership
- 2014 Principals Training Center - Technology Leadership
- 2014 ISB Presenter - Close Reading
- 2014 Penny Kittle - Reading and Writing in the Social Sciences
- 2013 Dylan Wiliam - Embedded Formative Assessment
- 2011 ISB Metacognition Learning Evidence Team
- 2011 Bill and Ochan Powell - Assessment Workshop
- 2008 ISB Presenter - Frameworks for Intercultural Understanding and Reflective Teaching
- 2006 Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication
- 2004 Southeast-Asian Studies Summer Institute (SEASSI) Fellow
IB Professional Development
- 2022 Theory of Knowledge (CAT 2)
- 2021 Leading the Learning (CAT 1)
- 2020 Leading for Effective Teaching and Learning (CAT 3)
- 2020 Bilingual and Multilingual Teaching and Learning (CAT 3)
- 2019 DP Coordination (CAT 2)
- 2019 Inquiry in the MYP (CAT 3)
- 2018 MYP Coordination
- 2018 DP Lang. & Lit (CAT 2)
- 2013 DP History (CAT 2)
- 2012 DP Extended Essay
- 2012 DP TOK (CAT 1)
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Other Activities
2004 - 2017 Boy's Rugby Coach, International School Bangkok; 1984 - 2003 University and Men’s Rugby; 1999 Divemaster - Turtle Bay Divers, Malaysia.
Professional Development
- 2019 Sally Brenton-Haden - Inclusion and Differentiation Workshop
- 2019 Principals Training Center - Curriculum Leadership
- 2017 The College of New Jersey - Educational Research and Data-Based Decision Making
- 2016 ISB Workshop Leader - Introversion and Pedagogy
- 2015 Greater Good Science Center - Social and Emotional Learning
- 2015 Principals Training Center - Assessment Leadership
- 2014 Principals Training Center - Technology Leadership
- 2014 ISB Presenter - Close Reading
- 2014 Penny Kittle - Reading and Writing in the Social Sciences
- 2013 Dylan Wiliam - Embedded Formative Assessment
- 2011 ISB Metacognition Learning Evidence Team
- 2011 Bill and Ochan Powell - Assessment Workshop
- 2008 ISB Presenter - Frameworks for Intercultural Understanding and Reflective Teaching
- 2006 Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication
- 2004 Southeast-Asian Studies Summer Institute (SEASSI) Fellow
IB Professional Development
- 2022 Theory of Knowledge (CAT 2)
- 2021 Leading the Learning (CAT 1)
- 2020 Leading for Effective Teaching and Learning (CAT 3)
- 2020 Bilingual and Multilingual Teaching and Learning (CAT 3)
- 2019 DP Coordination (CAT 2)
- 2019 Inquiry in the MYP (CAT 3)
- 2018 MYP Coordination
- 2018 DP Lang. & Lit (CAT 2)
- 2013 DP History (CAT 2)
- 2012 DP Extended Essay
- 2012 DP TOK (CAT 1)
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