Daniel Landskroener
Shanghai
Summary
Dynamic international educator and Grade Level Leader with over 10 years of experience in primary, middle, and high school environments across China and the United States. Proven success in enhancing teaching quality, facilitating faculty development, and advancing academic programs through effective communication, curriculum alignment, and relationship-driven leadership. Expertise in English/ELA instruction, student support, team management, and coordinating school-wide initiatives. Committed to cultivating collaborative teaching cultures and empowering students to achieve their fullest potential.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher; Vice Head of Grade 4 and 5
Shanghai High School International Division
09.2022 - Current
- Lead a teams of up to 19 Grade 4&5 teachers, overseeing planning, communication systems, instructional quality, and team culture.
- Designed and refined ELA curriculum aligned to MAP growth, Common Core standards, and school initiatives.
- Conducted classroom observations, coach teachers, and mediate academic and behavioral concerns.
- Developed school-wide reading, writing, and vocabulary assessments and provide professional development on Bloom’s Taxonomy and effective questioning.
- Coordinated cross-grade events including Geography Fair, Reading Month, Author's Week, and other grade events.
- Provided data-driven reports to academic leadership, highlighting teacher progress, student needs, and structural improvements.
Library Teacher
Shanghai World Language Primary School
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Taught literacy and library skills to primary students using student-centered instructional strategies.
- Created reading challenges, thematic displays, and student choice systems to increase engagement.
Substitute Teacher
Mayer Lutheran High School
09.2020 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher & Tutor
Christ Community Lutheran School
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Supported K–6 students in reading, writing, and math through small-group and one-on-one instruction.
Primary, Middle & High School English Teacher
The Affiliated School of Peking University Experimental School
12.2016 - 02.2020
- Taught reading, writing, and speaking to ESL students.
- Collaborated with local teachers to model instructional methods and co-develop lesson materials.
Office Manager
Johns Hopkins University – Center for Talented Youth
01.2016 - 2019
- Managed site operations including expenditures, budgeting, inventory, and documentation.
- Supervised and trained office assistants in customer service expectations.
- Coordinated logistics for students, academic staff, and residential programs across multiple locations.
English Teacher
Kede College of Capital Normal University
08.2015 - 06.2016
Primary School Oral English Teacher
Shijiazhuang Foreign Language Primary School
09.2013 - 06.2015
- - Delivered oral English instruction across multiple grade levels, including college courses.
- - Designed curriculum resources for Chinese English teachers and provided cultural training for students planning to study abroad.
Study Abroad Advisor
Grove City College
01.2013 - 01.2013
- - Guided students through international program selection, academic planning, and visa processes.
Computer Help Desk Associate
Grove City College
01.2012 - 01.2013
- - Diagnosed and resolved computer system issues for students and faculty.
Shift Leader
Dairy Queen
01.2006 - 01.2013
- - Supervised staff members, ensured product quality, and resolved customer concerns.
- - Trained new employees and maintained operational consistency.
Finance Associate
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2012
- Analyzed insurance denial trends to strengthen operational workflows.
- Built reporting tools that reduced claim denial rates.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Moreland University
01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Grove City College
01.2013
Skills
- Curriculum Design & Implementation
- Team Leadership & Teacher Mentorship
- Classroom Management & Student Engagement
- Special Education Strategies & Differentiation
- Assessment Design & Data-Driven Instruction
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Parent Partnerships & Community Building
- Program Planning & Operations Management
Timeline
English Teacher; Vice Head of Grade 4 and 5
Shanghai High School International Division
09.2022 - Current
Library Teacher
Shanghai World Language Primary School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher
Mayer Lutheran High School
09.2020 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher & Tutor
Christ Community Lutheran School
09.2020 - 05.2021
Primary, Middle & High School English Teacher
The Affiliated School of Peking University Experimental School
12.2016 - 02.2020
Office Manager
Johns Hopkins University – Center for Talented Youth
01.2016 - 2019
English Teacher
Kede College of Capital Normal University
08.2015 - 06.2016
Primary School Oral English Teacher
Shijiazhuang Foreign Language Primary School
09.2013 - 06.2015
Study Abroad Advisor
Grove City College
01.2013 - 01.2013
Computer Help Desk Associate
Grove City College
01.2012 - 01.2013
Finance Associate
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2012
Shift Leader
Dairy Queen
01.2006 - 01.2013
Master of Arts - Special Education
Moreland University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Grove City College