Evan D. Hunt
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Character-focused Educational Leader accomplished in helping students reach full potential by preventing and controlling disruptive behaviors. Encouraged students to make positive choices and consistently model correct strategies. Focused on helping teachers enact effective controls and providing immediate support for complex issues. Seasoned Head of School offering 20 plus years experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. Desire growth-oriented position in dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of School
Hickory Hill Academy
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Responsible for day to day running of school
- Full responsibility for operation of school and maintaining visual presence across school
- Support all teachers and academic staff in evaluating and organizing teaching and learning across school to ensure that proper performance is established and maintained
- Works directly with Academic Team to organizing and implementing Core curriculum
- Oversee and monitor strategic operational planning ensuring regular updates or policies and procedures are made
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children by ensuring all faculty and staff share this commitment and responsibility
- Responsible for design and operation of school calendar
- Support admission initiatives including forecasting of pupil numbers, class sizes, and facilities
- Overseeing health and safety across school ensuring all maintenance matters are dealt with
- Supporting and managing parent communications both internally and externally
- Monitor learning cycle at school to ensure highest quality of Teaching and Learning is taken place, this includes embedding philosophy of continuous improvement across school.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of 270 students and 40 instructors
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff
Headmaster
Valor Preparatory Academy
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Founding Head of School
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Built and lead cohesive educational team focused on student success.
- Attracted and developed top talent in field.
- Maintained operations in compliance with school standards and within limitations of budget guidelines.
- Oversaw teacher development and improvement plans to maximize quality of education offered at school.
Head of School
Beijing BISS International School
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed day to day operations of school building
- Oversaw and monitored performance and welfare of faculty, staff, and students
- Helped support admissions and enrollment efforts
- Supported finance team and monitored both operational and capital budgets
- Worked directly with human resources to ensure all policies and procedures were being followed
- Responsible for both internal and external communications and marketing outreach efforts to increase school visibility both locally and globally
- Oversaw recruitment and management of faculty hiring and retention programs
- Supported administration and IB coordinators with curriculum and academic enrichment efforts
- Worked closely with outside agencies included WASC and Chinese Education Bureau to ensure school was following all rules and regulations
- Responsible for safeguarding of students by monitoring their welfare, health, and safety.
Head of School (Principal)
Beanstalk International Bilingual School
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Was responsible for day-to-day operation of campus including faculty, staff, and students
- Created and developed online learning platform to provide students and families during COVID 19 pandemic
- Oversaw hiring and retention programs of faculty and staff
- Carried out school's enrollment and marketing promotion activities
- Worked directly with international accreditation associations and local government agencies to ensure that school certification and licensure requirements were being met.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
General Director- Head of School
Colegio Interamericano Guatemala
07.2015 - 02.2018
- Managed students, faculty, staff and operations of campus of 1500 stakeholders.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals
High School Principal
Shanghai Community International School, Honqiao Campus
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Managed faculty, staff, and students at High School division and IB- Diploma Program on campus of 500 stakeholders.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
Head of Lower School- Elementary Principal
American School Foundation
07.2008 - 06.2013
- Responsible for day to day operation of the Lower School- Elementary division of an IB World School of 2700 students.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies
High School Principal
American School Durango
07.2007 - 06.2008
- Oversaw and managed both academic and operational functions of Middle School and High School divisions of school.
Ast. Athletic Director/ Dir. of Student Activities
Berkshire School
07.2006 - 06.2007
- Supported Athletic Director with management of schoolwide athletic program of school.
Athletic Director- History Teacher/ Dept Chair
Indian Mountain School
07.2001 - 06.2006
- Managed schoolwide athletic program and was Head Football and Baseball Coach
- Teacher and Chair of History Department
- Taught Grade 9 Ancient Civilization and advised students.
Education
No Degree - Head of Schools Fellowship
Teachers College of Columbia University
New York, NY02.2018
M.Ed. Educational Leadership -
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA05.2007
No Degree - Principals Essential Skills Program
Principals Training Center
London, England UK05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts, Geography
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.1998
Skills
- Experience with International curriculum and IB Program
- Accreditation and licensure (WASC, AdvancED)
- Public Speaking
- Office Management
- Staff Development
- Classroom Management
- Character Education
- Interpersonal Communication
Certification
Principal License- Massachusetts (2007) Colorado (2021) IB Diploma (DP) Coordinator, 2014- Singapore IB Diploma (DP) Administrator, 2013- Vancouver IB- PYP Building for the Future, 2019- Shanghai
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Timeline
Head of School
Hickory Hill Academy
04.2022 - 06.2023
Headmaster
Valor Preparatory Academy
07.2021 - 02.2022
Head of School
Beijing BISS International School
08.2020 - 07.2021
Head of School (Principal)
Beanstalk International Bilingual School
05.2019 - 07.2020
General Director- Head of School
Colegio Interamericano Guatemala
07.2015 - 02.2018
High School Principal
Shanghai Community International School, Honqiao Campus
07.2013 - 06.2015
Head of Lower School- Elementary Principal
American School Foundation
07.2008 - 06.2013
High School Principal
American School Durango
07.2007 - 06.2008
Ast. Athletic Director/ Dir. of Student Activities
Berkshire School
07.2006 - 06.2007
Athletic Director- History Teacher/ Dept Chair
Indian Mountain School
07.2001 - 06.2006
No Degree - Head of Schools Fellowship
Teachers College of Columbia University
M.Ed. Educational Leadership -
Lehigh University
No Degree - Principals Essential Skills Program
Principals Training Center
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts, Geography
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Principal License- Massachusetts (2007) Colorado (2021) IB Diploma (DP) Coordinator, 2014- Singapore IB Diploma (DP) Administrator, 2013- Vancouver IB- PYP Building for the Future, 2019- Shanghai
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