MATTHEW GRIGGS
GUILDERLAND
Summary
International educator and educational leader with more than twenty-five years of experience in the United States, Poland, Lithuania, Kuwait, and India. Experience includes service as vice principal, upper school coordinator, IB Diploma Programme coordinator, technology integrator, and classroom teacher from elementary through university levels. Recognized for building strong relationships, supporting teachers, guiding curriculum development, and fostering engaging learning environments characterized by high expectations, practical leadership, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Park Ranger
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Albany, New York
01.2025 - Current
- Provide public education, visitor assistance, and resource protection.
- Promote stewardship of natural and historic resources.
- Support emergency response and visitor safety.
Independent Educational Consultant and Learning Specialist
01.2022 - Current
- Provide individualized instruction and academic intervention for students with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborate with families and schools to support student success.
- Bridge communication between home and school.
Middle School Technology Integrator / Teacher
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
Mumbai, India
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Taught English and history in grades 5–7.
- Led middle school technology integration during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Mentored faculty in instructional technology and effective teaching practices.
- Supported continuity of learning through remote and hybrid instruction.
- Promoted practical technology use that enhanced learning while minimizing unnecessary complexity.
Teacher, World History and English
American School of Kuwait
Kuwait
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Taught middle school humanities.
- Updated curriculum and strengthened instructional practices.
- Coached Academic Games and supported extracurricular programs.
Upper School Coordinator, IB Diploma Programme Coordinator, Theory of Knowledge Teacher, and Classroom Teacher
American International School of Vilnius
Lithuania
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Served on the Academic Leadership Team.
- Led authorization and implementation of the IB Diploma Programme.
- Coordinated the school's first IB examination cycle and graduating class.
- Organized curriculum development and assessment moderation.
- Led faculty meetings and served as liaison between administration and faculty.
- Directed international educational expeditions and extracurricular programs.
- Taught social studies, English, mathematics, and Theory of Knowledge.
Vice Principal and Teacher
International American School of Warsaw
Poland
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Supervised and evaluated approximately thirty-five teachers.
- Managed scheduling and academic operations.
- Supported curriculum development and faculty growth.
- Taught geography, social studies, Theory of Knowledge, and ESL.
- Participated in the successful authorization of the IB Diploma Programme.
Lecturer, College of Arts and Sciences
University at Albany (SUNY)
Albany, New York
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Designed and taught twenty-one university courses in literature, archaeology, and cultural studies.
Education
Doctor of Arts (D.Arts) - Humanities
University at Albany (SUNY)
Master of Arts - Classics
University at Albany (SUNY)
Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology
University at Albany (SUNY)
Skills
- Educational Leadership
- Teacher Mentoring and Evaluation
- IB Diploma Programme Coordination
- Curriculum Development
- Technology Integration
- School Operations and Scheduling
- Faculty Collaboration and Professional Development
- Student Support and Assessment
- International and Cross-Cultural Education
- Classroom Instruction (Elementary–University)
- Standards-Based Learning
- Expeditionary and Experiential Learning
Websites
Affiliations
- Swiny Fellow, Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute
- Registered Professional Archaeologist
- Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Certification
- Certified Experienced Educator — New Hampshire
- Elementary Education (K–8)
- English (5–12)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert
- Microsoft Certified Educator
- IB Diploma Programme Coordinator Workshop
- AP World History and AP European History Training
- Harvard Wide World: Differentiated Instruction
- American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid
Timeline
Park Ranger
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
01.2025 - Current
Independent Educational Consultant and Learning Specialist
01.2022 - Current
Middle School Technology Integrator / Teacher
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
01.2018 - 01.2022
Teacher, World History and English
American School of Kuwait
01.2016 - 01.2018
Upper School Coordinator, IB Diploma Programme Coordinator, Theory of Knowledge Teacher, and Classroom Teacher
American International School of Vilnius
01.2007 - 01.2015
Vice Principal and Teacher
International American School of Warsaw
01.2005 - 01.2007
Lecturer, College of Arts and Sciences
University at Albany (SUNY)
01.2000 - 01.2005
Master of Arts - Classics
University at Albany (SUNY)
Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology
University at Albany (SUNY)
Doctor of Arts (D.Arts) - Humanities
University at Albany (SUNY)