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Yun (Larry) Liu 刘匀

Yun (Larry) Liu 刘匀

Boston,USA

Summary

I am a highly accomplished and visionary educational leader with extensive experience in curriculum development, teacher training, student learning, student enrollment, and school operations. As WASC Coordinator, I spearheaded a comprehensive and strategic school-wide self-study and improvement plan, significantly enhancing educational quality across curriculum, instruction, moral education, and school culture, earning exceptional praise from the WASC accreditation team. This transformative success, coupled with my forthcoming Master's in Education from Harvard University and Massachusetts principal license (June 2025), makes me exceptionally well-prepared for an international school principalship this fall.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal Intern (Acting as Assistant Principal)

Josiah Quincy Upper School (IB School)
01.2025 - Current
  • Conducted teacher performance evaluations, providing targeted professional development
  • Effectively addressed parent concerns, building strong relationships and trust
  • Collaborated with community organizations to enhance school-community partnerships
  • Demonstrated effective leadership in navigating and resolving school challenges through strategic operational management

Principal Intern (Acting as Assistant Principal)

Channing Elementary School
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Created a school-wide vision for teaching and learning, driving instructional improvements
  • Analyzed student learning outcomes to inform and improve teaching practices
  • Developed a thriving professional learning community focused on supporting English learners
  • Successfully addressed student academic and emotional needs



Academic Director/WASC Coordinator/LAP Leader

Sendelta International Academy 新哲书院
08.2020 - 06.2024

Grades 6-12, 800 students, 100 teachers


Director of Academic Office

  • Developed and upgraded the international curriculum to align with AP and A-Level standards, securing accreditation from Edexcel and CIE
  • Supervised and improved teaching and learning through data-driven analysis and action planning, resulting in 80% of AP subjects achieving scores of 4 or 5
  • Led and managed the recruitment and ongoing professional development of teachers, achieving a greater than 90% teacher satisfaction rate with professional development programs
  • Achieved excellent university placement results for graduating students, with 30% of students gaining admission to top 30 universities in the USA and worldwide
  • Significantly contributed to student enrollment by creating a collaborative mechanism between the academic, marketing, and admissions departments and conducting outreach to key prospective students and their families
  • Effectively promoted school branding through strategic participation in education forum and expo speeches and interviews with mainstream education media outlets
  • Experienced instructor of AP, IGCSE, and A-Level Biology


WASC Self-Study Coordinator

  • Provided strategic leadership for the school's successful WASC accreditation, achieving the maximum 6-year initial accreditation
  • Established and achieved school-wide improvement goals, resulting in an enhancement of school culture, particularly in teacher morale and student-teacher relationships
  • Effectively fostered cross-departmental collaboration, streamlining processes and enhancing communication
  • Cultivated a data-driven culture, promoting informed decision-making, resource allocation and school-wide planning


Founding Leader of the Liberal Arts Program

  • Founded and directed the successful Liberal Arts Program, fostering well-rounded student development
  • Developed individualized curriculum and moral education, resulting in a significant increase in student enrollment from 60 to 200
  • Cultivated strong parent and community engagement through proactive communication and engaging school events

Academic Director

Guangzhou Best Education and Technology Ltd
08.2018 - 07.2020
  • Developed curricula, trained teachers, and supervised instruction across three international departments of secondary schools
  • Founded and led the International Department at Guangdong Foreign Studies University Experimental Middle School
  • Developed and implemented diverse international education programs, including overseas education consulting, elementary after-school programs, and overseas summer camps.

Leader of Foreign Teacher Team/AP Biology Teacher

International Academy of Guangzhou No.6 Middle School
01.2017 - 07.2018

Grade Level Leader/ TOEFL & SAT Teacher/ Homeroom Teacher

International Department of Guangzhou University Affiliated Middle School
09.2015 - 12.2016

Education

Master of Education - Education Leadership (Principal Licensure Strand)

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
05-2025

Master of Science - Cell And Systems Biology

University of Toronto
Canada

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Nanjing University
China
06-2007

Skills

  • Instructional Leadership
  • Operational Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Culture Building

Certification

2025 Expected Massachusetts Grades 5-12 Principal License (June 2025)

2025 Expected Massachusetts Grades 8-12 Biology Teaching License (June 2025)

2023 Certificate in School Management and Leadership (Harvard University)

2018 IB Category 1 Certificate

2010 CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Level I

2007 Teaching Assistants' Training Program Certificate (University of Toronto)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Mandarin
Native or Bilingual
Cantonese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Principal Intern (Acting as Assistant Principal)

Josiah Quincy Upper School (IB School)
01.2025 - Current

Principal Intern (Acting as Assistant Principal)

Channing Elementary School
09.2024 - 12.2024

Academic Director/WASC Coordinator/LAP Leader

Sendelta International Academy 新哲书院
08.2020 - 06.2024

Academic Director

Guangzhou Best Education and Technology Ltd
08.2018 - 07.2020

Leader of Foreign Teacher Team/AP Biology Teacher

International Academy of Guangzhou No.6 Middle School
01.2017 - 07.2018

Grade Level Leader/ TOEFL & SAT Teacher/ Homeroom Teacher

International Department of Guangzhou University Affiliated Middle School
09.2015 - 12.2016

2025 Expected Massachusetts Grades 5-12 Principal License (June 2025)

2025 Expected Massachusetts Grades 8-12 Biology Teaching License (June 2025)

2023 Certificate in School Management and Leadership (Harvard University)

2018 IB Category 1 Certificate

2010 CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Level I

2007 Teaching Assistants' Training Program Certificate (University of Toronto)

Master of Education - Education Leadership (Principal Licensure Strand)

Harvard University

Master of Science - Cell And Systems Biology

University of Toronto

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Nanjing University
Yun (Larry) Liu 刘匀