1. Current Position: Administrator, Vice Principal United World College Changshu, Suzhou China (July 2016-present)
United World College is located in Changshu, Suzhou area of Jiangsu, China. I aided in facilitation with operations, management
oversight, strategic objectives, and support as one of the educational lead administrators at United World College, Changshu
China. Oversight of over 78 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program (DP) teachers with administrative, IBDP
curricular, residential, extracurricular and technical collaboration of a starting enrollment with 440 students during 2016-17.
Student enrollment grew to a high of 565 during the UWC Changshu school year of 2017-18. Student grew again to higher
enrollment of 578 in 2018-19. I implemented and monitored budgets in assigned areas of responsibility, as well as budget
reviews, and analyzing financial reports, monitoring, authorization, and disbursement of line-item budget funds. Provided
leadership to over 78 IB teaching faculty, 25+ Chinese staff, and 578 students and their parents. Management within the
educational community in the areas of classroom discipline, and educational peer counseling comprised of IBDP
academic/counseling/residential/student life programs. Helped team build programs development for athletics, performing and
Visual Arts (Music, Arts, Theater & Dance) and to over 95+ CAS (Creativity Action Service) activities plus big events. I ensured
quality and standards for academic policies of the IB accreditation, and executive board approvals attending quarterly meetings.
Responsible for collaboration and communicating with faculty and officials to facilitate IB curricula changes to support educational
mission, professional development, and beginning CIS accreditation. I have been a key member for Western Association of
Schools and Colleges (WASC)onfive international WASC review teams from Bangkok, Thailand to Manila, the Philippines along
with other international accreditation school regulators. I have helped develop international reputation programs, social
responsibility, and servicelearning through project weeks within the Shanghai, Suzhou, Jiangsu, Hebei, Hainan areas of China.
Previous Position: Head Principal, Head of School of International School of Wuxi (July 2011- June 2016)
International School of Wuxi is located in the Wuxi New District area of Jiangsu, China. I facilitated direct operations,
management oversight, strategic objectives and support as an educational lead administrator at the International School of Wuxi.
I initiated in increasing student enrollment from 100- to 200+ students together with an admission team. Provided administrativ e
and technical collaboration to additional five branches of International Schools of China (ISC) with an approximate ISC 1,600
enrollment; works with main USA offices of Leadership Development International (LDi) to enhance institute’s vision for
educational programs; and is liaison with Chinese government and administration and other Wuxi New District municipality
authorities. Board member for the International School of Wuxi and Tianjin International School with board reports and progress.
Students were enrolled in preschool, elementary, middle and secondary programming.
Previous Positions:
Tianjin (China) International School HOD (July 2010-June 2011)
Principal CALin Louisville, KY (July 2008 – June 2010)
Principal Brooks Elementary (July 2004 – June 2008) Over saw the Pre-school through 5th grade academic programs and
budgets, while oversight alongside a Site based counsel team, and School board District team.
Principal Overdale Elementary (July 2001–June 2003)
Technology Instructor and History Teacher Jefferson County Public Schools (August 1996-June 2001)
Technology Director/Coordinator Pitt Academy (August 1995-June 1996)
Lead Manager Transitional Services Incorporated (December 1993- July 1995)
Language Business Consultant and Higher Education Instructor, Yokohama, Japan (July 1991-June 1993)
Education:
MASTER OF ARTS in Teaching, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, (May 2001) Rank 1 & Principal Certification Level
2 in state of KY
MASTER OF ARTS in Educational Leadership, Cairn University, Philadelphia, PA. (Currently enrolled in the International
Campus of Cairn University, Kandern, Germany July, 2015 scholarship status)
BACHELOR OF ARTS Carson Newman College, Jefferson City, TN. (April 1986) Political Science, History Minor, Awards:
Carson Newman College- London, England Program at London University, Tennessee Scholarship, Dean’s List
Professional Credentials:
Kentucky Leadership Academy, Kentucky Department of Education (August 2005 -May 2006)
Principal for Tomorrow Program, Dr. Diane Riccardi, University of Louisville (September 2002 – April 2003)
IDEAS, Principal Program, Dr. Diane Riccardi, University of Louisville. (August 2000 - June 2001)
EARCOS, Presenter of Blended Learning, (November, 2015), Bangkok, Thailand
University presenter teaching in Suzhou, China within the areas of classroom discipline, and educational Psychology comprised
of early childhood, elementary, and secondary academic programs
Various professional Wuxi educational government speeches and coaching seminars within the Wuxi educational area
Special Qualifications and Interests:
Guest speaker with the local Wuxi government helping with projects, presenting awards and certificates to Migrant and
orphanage children in the local Wuxi area
Professional education Conferences: (2010-present) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Shanghai, China (EARCOS), Bangkok,
Chiang Mai, Thailand (ACSI)
Kevin Nelson SchoolingUWC Changshu China
No.88 Kun-Cheng-Hu-Xi Road
Changshu, Jiangsu 215500
Skype:
knnschool@juno.com
knnschool@gmail.com
2. EARCOS, Presenter of Blended Learning, (November, 2015), Bangkok, Thailand
Leads analysis of standards and assessment using Rubicon Atlas and MAP (online Curriculum Mapping software & MAPS-
Measurement of academic progress software)
Technology implementation of iPad and access points for one to one technology within the Secondary student grades and class
sets within the Elementary grades
Implementation of a choral and band program, ceramic art program, art printing press programs
Implementation and oversight of Sports programs (Secondary volleyball, basketball, and soccer) and after-school programs ( Tae
KwonDo, Japanese/Korean storytelling, Lego club, dance and ballet)
Administer grade calculation, parent communication using PowerSchool (online grade book software)
Coached Elementary, Middle, High School Basketball and Volleyball teams (2008-2011)
Charity Fundraising: CAL, United Way and Relay for Life Brooks Elementary
Basic language skills in Chinese, Japanese, Spanish with extensive travel experience throughout Europe, Japan, China,
Southeast Asia and U.S.A
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