Trevor Stewart
Mangement
Guangzhou
Summary
Strategic and dynamic operations leader with 15+ years in the education sector, including whole-school oversight and business development roles. Proven expertise in designing scalable systems and process frameworks, driving operational compliance, and empowering cross-functional teams to deliver excellence. Well-versed in managing estates, contracts, health & safety, data protection, and continuous improvement cycles. Passionate ambassador of school trust values, with a track record of using data to inform decisions, coach senior leaders, and enhance organizational resilience.
High-energy Vice Principal familiar with managing schedules, student activities, and events. Demonstrated knowledge of effective recordkeeping and reporting. [Number] years in education.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Vice - Principal
Canadian Foreign Language School
08.2020 - Current
- Delivered robust compliance in education standards, health & safety, and facility management across a bilingual campus of 400+ students.
- Implemented data-driven monitoring to track faculty performance and student progression, enhancing retention and quality (90% teacher retention).
- Designed operational systems for curriculum planning, budget control, resource allocation, and compliance reporting.
- Led contracts negotiation (IT, catering, maintenance), achieving 15% cost savings.
Senior TESOL Trainer
American TESOL China
06.2014 - Current
- Developed standardized training frameworks and quality assurance mechanisms for certification programs delivered across 15+ institutions.
Director of International Studies & Shareholder
iPocket English Education
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Established scalable operational processes—including student recruitment, compliance checks, and blended-learning implementations—supporting 50% growth.
- Oversaw facility standards, vendor contracts, and center operations at two locations.
International Teacher Manager
Guangzhou Nimble Education
02.2012 - 01.2017
- Managed onboarding protocols, compliance standards, and performance evaluation systems for international hires.
- Introduced continuous-improvement workshops, aligning educators to organizational values and strategic goals.
Business Development Manager
National Academy of Business
03.2007 - 01.2012
- Formulated regional expansion plans, managing service contracts and partnerships for corporate client training.
- Coached sales staff into leadership, fostering a culture of accountability and shared purpose.
Education
MSc in Management -
University of Liverpool
International PGCE (iPGCE) - undefined
Liverpool John Moores University
IB PYP Coordinator Certificate - undefined
Canadian Foreign Language School
IB MYP Category 1 Certificate - undefined
International Baccalaureate
BA (Hons) - TESOL
Crown University
Diploma in Marketing - undefined
Runshaw Adult College
Diploma in Hospitality & Catering (City & Guilds) - undefined
Southport College
Skills
Operational strategy development
Governance, Compliance & Data Protection
Estates & Facilities Oversight
Health & Safety Leadership
Contracts Administration
Business Continuity & Crisis Planning
System Design & Process Integration
Data-Informed Decision Making
Stakeholder Engagement & Senior Leadership Collaboration
Professional Development & Performance Culture
Administrative management
Team collaboration
Student and parent relations
Performance evaluations
Administrative leadership
Teacher training
Staff management
Organizational leadership
Curriculum development
Department collaboration
Relationship building and networking
Certification
TESOL Examiner
Why This Role Suits Trevor - Job Requirements
Led implementation of systems for budgeting, curriculum compliance, and teacher performance in bilingual and multi-site contexts., Experienced in GDPR-like student data systems and safeguarding policies, plus data-driven performance analysis., Oversaw two training campuses and managed contracts across services including facilities, IT, and catering., Developed and enforced policies that prioritized student and staff welfare; responsible for school-wide safety protocols., Negotiated service contracts, managing vendor relationships and cost control across multiple departments., At iPocket, built scalable operational infrastructure to support rapid enrollment growth and staff development., Regularly collaborated with boards, parents, HR, and leadership teams to align operations with strategic objectives.
Accomplishments
- Integrated STEM and ICT into daily classroom instruction, which allowed students greater access to information and reduced teaching staff's administrative functions by 25%.
- Managed school operations for 1100 students.
- Devised and implemented new program to support STEM and Drama.
Timeline
Vice - Principal
Canadian Foreign Language School
08.2020 - Current
Director of International Studies & Shareholder
iPocket English Education
03.2017 - 01.2019
Senior TESOL Trainer
American TESOL China
06.2014 - Current
International Teacher Manager
Guangzhou Nimble Education
02.2012 - 01.2017
Business Development Manager
National Academy of Business
03.2007 - 01.2012
International PGCE (iPGCE) - undefined
Liverpool John Moores University
IB PYP Coordinator Certificate - undefined
Canadian Foreign Language School
IB MYP Category 1 Certificate - undefined
International Baccalaureate
BA (Hons) - TESOL
Crown University
Diploma in Marketing - undefined
Runshaw Adult College
Diploma in Hospitality & Catering (City & Guilds) - undefined
Southport College
MSc in Management -
University of Liverpool