Andrew

Gross
Email: agross24@gmail.com



Skype: agross24
Website: http://aplacetoshareideas.weebly.com

Objective:
I am an educator with 10 years of international experience looking to continue to develop my
professional experience in a dynamic and challenging setting

Education

University of Western Ontario

2014-2016


Masters of Education in Educational Leadership


London, Ontario, Canada

Griffith University







2004- 2006


Masters of Teaching


Brisbane, Australia
Laurentian University






1998- 2002


Honors Bachelor of Commerce; Minor in Sports Administration


Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Teaching Qualifications

Ontario College of Teachers Registration

Qualified Teachers Status (UK)


Registered with Queensland College of Teachers

# 508480
#0880753

Certificates

The Duke of Edinburgh International Award

Combined Award Leader and Supervisor and Assessor Training
IB Business Management Business Management- Category 1

Child Protection in Education




Child Protection in Sport and Active Leisure


Equity and Diversity





Safer Recruitment






International Baccalaureate Introduction to the IB Programme
IB Business and Management Putting the Course Together

February 2015
August 2014
October 2014
October 2014
November 2014
November 2014
February 2010
September 2010

Teaching Experience
New Cairo British International School

2014-present
Cairo, Egypt
Whole School Committees

Co-chaired whole school committee responsible for re-development of performance

management process

Led whole school professional development workshops

Worked to develop program to institute collaborative learning community

Head of Student Leadership

Developed and liaised with key non-profit organizations and institutions to facilitate
opportunities for students to work underprivileged members of the community

Developed and monitored House Council Leadership team

Oversaw Student Leadership program while developing new Reward Program for
Secondary school

Increased student leadership opportunities

Provided leadership and management of House system within NCBIS to increase the ethos
of the school

Coordinator of Duke of Edinburgh International Award budget, administration and

recruiting

Work alongside CAS Coordinator and Extra-Curricular Manager to ensure full compliment
of program is available

Provided pastoral care to students within the Secondary School

Physical Education Teacher
Responsible for teaching and learning of Physical Education (Primary and Secondary)
Teacher in charge Key Stage 4
Responsible for developing curriculum linking to National Standards
Introduced progress tracking and Health and Fitness component
Integrated ICT into curriculum
Business Management Teacher
Teacher of New Concept Based Curriculum within IB programme
Developed curriculum based on new syllabus (First exams 2016)
Modern English School Cairo





2009-2014
Cairo, Egypt
Whole School Development Plan

Part of committee assigned to assess and respond to suggestions recommended by

AdvancedEd accreditation

Part of team responsible for design and implementation of MES Graduate Profile program

Worked to develop key transition programs for students and teachers

Head of House

Responsible for leadership and management of one of four houses

Responsible for establishing, promoting and maintaining positive student behavior within
house

Developed team ethos and approach with regards to whole school activities
Activities Director

Organized and managed both intramural and aspects of Athletics program

Liaised with Heads of Sport, Art, Drama and Music to ensure successful implementation of
extra-curricular program

Monitored the annual extra-curricular budget

Initiated the development of the Week Without Walls program at MES Cairo

Developed school community events such as Football Fun day





The Duke of Edinburgh International Award Coordinator
Responsible for the development of the International Award program
Created and maintained key relationships both locally and internationally
Responsible for ensuring a wide range of activities were available for student leadership
opportunities
Make a Difference in Egypt Coordinator (MADE)
Responsible for the development of community relations with respect to the charitable
program at MES Cairo
Developed Cancer Awareness Week raising over LE70,000
Organized students and helped initiate required community service for all graduating
students
Physical Education Teacher/Teacher Mentor

Acted as Second in Department to Head and Athletic Director

o Developed Code of Conduct for athletes and coaches
o Worked to refocus curriculum to best suit our needs including
implementation of Health and Fitness curriculum
o Assisted in planning and implementing fixtures and tournaments
o Helped in formulating the athletic department in regards to total staff
involvement/participation/development

Collaborated in the development of new PE gym, all-weather track and fitness center
Business Studies Teacher

Introduced Enterprise Days at MES Cairo

Introduced Young Entrepreneurs

Mathematics Teacher

Instituted numeracy program for new students into Secondary School

Ravens Wood School

2006-2009
Bromley, Kent, United Kingdom

RWS Teaching Trust

Facilitated the National Teaching Schools Program that was led at RWS

Instructed in the Improving Teacher Program and Outstanding Teacher Program working
alongside peers to develop instructional strategies

Part of committee who instigated and developed CPD

Mathematics Teacher

Involved in driving Mathematics scores up using technology throughout lessons including

introduction of Headstart Program
Business Studies Teacher
Extra- Curricular Activities
New Cairo British International School

Head Basketball Coach





2014-present
Coach of both Boys and Girls basketball programs
Head Track & Field Coach
Introduced Athletics Team to NCBIS
Increased participation within Athletics team in second year
Modern English School






2009 2014
Basketball Coach (Varsity, Junior Varsity and Middle School)
Track and Field Coach
Golf Coach
Ravens Wood School






2006-2009

Work Experience Assistant

Head Track and Field Coach