Overview
Education
Certification
Personal Information
Languages
Work History
Skills
Additionalresponsibilities
References
Timeline
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Robert Bowley

Hanoi,Vietnam
Robert Bowley

Overview

33
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Education

College of St. Rose
Albany, New York

Master of Education from Secondary Education
01.1991

Syracuse University Utica College Campus
Utica, New York

Bachelor of Arts from British and American Literature
01.1989

Certification

Arizona Department of Education, 2018-2031

Standard Professional Secondary 6-12 English Language Arts

Personal Information

  • Citizenship: USA
  • Family Status: Single
  • Title: English Language Arts Teacher/College Counselor

Languages

English
Native language
Japanese
Proficient
C2

Work History

St. Paul American School

9th-grade English Language Arts/AP English Language and Composition Instructor
07.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented a vertically aligned 9th-grade English Language Arts and AP English Language and Composition curricula strategically designed to meet the distinct needs of non-native English speakers, ensuring both language mastery and academic success.
  • 70% of students showed significant increases in language and reading scores on MAP testing.

Imagine Prep Surprise

Cambridge Curriculum Global Perspectives Instructor
01.2018 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Instructed Cambridge Curriculum Aligned Global Perspectives Courses and elective courses in World Cultures and Geography, fostering a deeper understanding of diverse societies.
  • 90% of students surveyed indicated a strong desire to travel overseas in the future.

Glendale Preparatory Academy

College Counselor
01.2017 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Oversaw college search and admissions process achieving 100% college acceptance rate, engaging with over 75 visiting college representatives, and delivering informational presentations for parents on college admission.

BASIS Schools

Head of School BASIS Goodyear
01.2015 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Appointed as the founding educational leader of a new BASIS School, establishing its foundational traditions while driving a 75% growth in student enrollment within two years. 100% of students tested passed the Arizona State Standards Exam.

BASIS Schools

AP English Language Teacher/College Counselor BASIS Chandler
01.2011 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Designed innovative BASIS.ed curriculum lessons, while also leading the college admissions process-providing personalized guidance to juniors and seniors, crafting tailored recommendations, and presenting in-depth information to parent groups.
  • Liaised with over 150 college admissions representatives building a strong network of contacts in the college admissions community.
  • Guided over 150 students to a 100% college acceptance rate over 3 years resulting in over $40,000,000 of scholarship offers from various colleges and universities.
  • Students received offers from all Ivy League colleges and top-ranked colleges including the US Naval Academy and The University of Oxford.

Self-Employed

Independent English Language Consultant
01.2009 - 01.2011

Job overview

  • Delivered personalized English language consultations, guiding over 100 clients toward their career goals, and supporting over 30 students through the American college application process.

Disney's World of English

Children's Academy National Manager
01.2007 - 01.2009

Job overview

  • Spearheaded nationwide development and expansion of Children's Academy lessons based on Disney's World of English, growing from a single location to over 10 classrooms.

Sakura no Seibo Junior-Senior High School

English as a Second Language Teacher
01.1999 - 01.2007

Job overview

  • Crafted and delivered dynamic, engaging English lessons that inspired students from elementary through high school.

Miyagi Gakuin Junior-Senior High School

English as a Second Language Teacher
01.1996 - 01.1999

Job overview

  • Instructed Junior and Senior High School students in English as a Second Language, fostering their language skills and cultural understanding
  • Established a unique study abroad program.

Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Programme

Assistant English Language Teacher
01.1992 - 01.1995

Job overview

  • Collaborated with Japanese teachers to enrich English language education through interactive and engaging lessons
  • Promoted cultural exchange and fostered cross-cultural understanding.

Skills

  • Class Instruction
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Student Engagement
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Technology Integration
  • Differentiated Instruction Techniques
  • Japanese Language Fluency JLPT Level 1
  • Japanese Translation
  • Artificial Intelligence Education Tools Proficiency (Brisk, Diffit Quizziz, EduaideAI, Khanmigo)
  • Google and Microsoft Suites of Software Proficiency (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Classroom, Forms, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher)
  • Video, Photo, and Audio Editing Software Proficiency (Cyberlink PowerDirector, Apple iMovie, Corel Video Studio, Photoshop, Photo Director, Audacity, Audio Director)
  • Creative Writing/School Profile Creation
  • Overseas Study Program Organization

Additionalresponsibilities

  • Model United Nations Director
  • Baseball Coach
  • Public Speaking Coach and Presenter
  • Podcasting Club
  • Chaired various committees (Admissions, International Education, College and Career Readiness, Study Abroad)
  • Event Organizer/Coordinator

References

  • Mr. TJ Shiers, Principal, St. Paul American School Hanoi, hs.principal@stpaulhanoi.com
  • Dr. Myong "Moo" Hwan Eiselstein, Executive Director, St Paul American School Hanoi, executive.director@stpaulhanoi.com
  • Mr. Gus Marantos, College Counselor, St. Paul American School Hanoi, gus.marantos@stpaulhanoi.com
  • Mr. Chris McComb, Former Principal, Imagine Prep Surprise, mccomb44@gmail.com
  • Mrs. Katherine Sarbacker, Vice Principal/Director of College Counseling, Glendale Preparatory Academy, ksarbacker@glendaleprep.org

Timeline

9th-grade English Language Arts/AP English Language and Composition Instructor

St. Paul American School
07.2023 - Current

Cambridge Curriculum Global Perspectives Instructor

Imagine Prep Surprise
01.2018 - 01.2023

College Counselor

Glendale Preparatory Academy
01.2017 - 01.2018

Head of School BASIS Goodyear

BASIS Schools
01.2015 - 01.2017

AP English Language Teacher/College Counselor BASIS Chandler

BASIS Schools
01.2011 - 01.2015

Independent English Language Consultant

Self-Employed
01.2009 - 01.2011

Children's Academy National Manager

Disney's World of English
01.2007 - 01.2009

English as a Second Language Teacher

Sakura no Seibo Junior-Senior High School
01.1999 - 01.2007

English as a Second Language Teacher

Miyagi Gakuin Junior-Senior High School
01.1996 - 01.1999

Assistant English Language Teacher

Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Programme
01.1992 - 01.1995

College of St. Rose

Master of Education from Secondary Education

Syracuse University Utica College Campus

Bachelor of Arts from British and American Literature
Robert Bowley