Matt Losch
Bangkok
Summary
Proven leader with over 20 years of experience across the United States, Africa, Asia, and South America, with deep expertise in curriculum leadership, teacher development, and student-centered program design. Known for leading systemic instructional improvement, supporting gifted and talented learners, and driving cross-cultural collaboration. Experienced in many of the core responsibilities of a principal, including faculty leadership, strategic planning, curriculum governance, and schoolwide decision-making. Committed to inclusive, high-impact leadership that aligns strategy with mission.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Curriculum & Professional Development Coordinator
Ruamrudee International School
08.2024 - Current
- Lead curriculum review and alignment across Grades 6–12, ensuring coherence with AERO standards and supporting horizontal and vertical articulation.
- Design and facilitate targeted professional learning experiences focused on instructional rigor, curriculum implementation, and the needs of high-achieving and gifted learners.
- Provide leadership direction to department heads in aligning instructional goals with schoolwide improvement priorities.
- Advise school leadership on curricular policy, assessment frameworks, and teaching standards.
- Lead cross-departmental initiatives to strengthen differentiation strategies for advanced learners and promote academic challenge schoolwide.
Curriculum Coordinator & Instructional Coach
International Community School of Abidjan
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Co-directed the development of the school's strategic plan as a member of the core Strategic Planning Committee.
- Co-chaired the School’s MSA accreditation committee.
- Participated as a team member on a joint MSA-CIS accreditation visit to international schools in Nigeria and Pakistan.
- Served as a full member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to whole-school policy development, personnel discussions, and strategic decisions traditionally managed by principals.
- Developed and delivered professional development workshops to support educators in implementing effective curriculum and instruction.
Mathematics and Physical Education Teacher
Academia Cotopaxi
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Taught Mathematics and Physical Education to a diverse group of students, fostering a positive and engaging learning environment.
Gifted Mathematics & Special Educator (Middle School)
Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Developed and implemented innovative instructional strategies to engage and motivate students in mathematics learning.
PE Teacher / Athletic Director, ESOL
Dalian American International School
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Led the school’s athletic program, coordinating sports events and extracurricular activities.
- Recruited and managed coaches to ensure a healthy, student-centered sports program.
- Planned and executed multi-day sports tournaments with complex logistics involving multiple visiting schools.
Middle Grades Teacher
Habersham County Alternative School
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Developed and delivered engaging and student-centered lessons in various subjects, tailoring instruction to meet the unique needs of students.
Math and Social Sciences Teacher
Outdoor Therapeutic Program
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Provided high-quality instruction in mathematics and social sciences to students in an outdoor therapeutic program, integrating experiential learning and real-life applications.
Middle Grades Special Educator
Barrow County Schools
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Identified and implemented specialized instructional strategies and accommodations with the IEP committee to address students' unique learning needs.
Youth Counselor
Outdoor Therapeutic Program
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions, addressing a range of issues such as anger management, conflict resolution, and positive self-esteem development.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership, Focus: International Education
American College of Education
01.2021
Education Specialist Degree - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
01.2019
Licensure Program - Educational Leadership
University of Georgia
01.2008
Master of Science in Education - Language Education
Indiana University
01.2006
Licensure Program - Special Education
University of Georgia
01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Concord University
01.1998
Skills
- Strategic Leadership: Vision-setting, faculty culture, curriculum governance, policy alignment
- Instructional Excellence: Curriculum design, coaching, PD systems, differentiation for gifted learners
- Organizational Impact: Recruitment, project management, accreditation, stakeholder engagement
- Global Perspective: Cross-cultural collaboration in US, China, Thailand, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ecuador
Certification
- Georgia Educator’s License: Educational Leadership & Multiple Teaching Fields
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) – Project Management Institute
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – University of California, Los Angeles
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
Spanish (C1)
Dutch (C1)
French (B1)
Timeline
Secondary Curriculum & Professional Development Coordinator
Ruamrudee International School
08.2024 - Current
Curriculum Coordinator & Instructional Coach
International Community School of Abidjan
01.2021 - 01.2024
Mathematics and Physical Education Teacher
Academia Cotopaxi
01.2019 - 01.2021
Gifted Mathematics & Special Educator (Middle School)
Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2016 - 01.2019
PE Teacher / Athletic Director, ESOL
Dalian American International School
01.2013 - 01.2016
Middle Grades Teacher
Habersham County Alternative School
01.2010 - 01.2013
Math and Social Sciences Teacher
Outdoor Therapeutic Program
01.2007 - 01.2010
Middle Grades Special Educator
Barrow County Schools
01.2002 - 01.2007
Youth Counselor
Outdoor Therapeutic Program
01.1999 - 01.2002
Education Specialist Degree - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Licensure Program - Educational Leadership
University of Georgia
Master of Science in Education - Language Education
Indiana University
Licensure Program - Special Education
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Concord University
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership, Focus: International Education
American College of Education
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