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Rachael Browne
Director Of Curriculum & Instruction
Santiago de los Caballeros
Summary
Accomplished Christian educator with over 20 years of experience in curriculum design, instructional leadership, and school administration. Proven ability to lead school-wide initiatives, oversee accreditation processes, and develop professional learning communities. Passionate about fostering academic excellence through a biblical worldview and student-centered learning.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Santiago Christian School
07.2021 - Current
- Guided curriculum decisions for PK-12, leading to improved student outcomes through data-driven reviews.
- Oversaw school-wide accreditation and maintained annual reports, ensuring compliance with ACSI standards.
- Implemented SIS FACTS/Renweb systems, training 50+ staff on usage for seamless academic management.
- Provide support and guidance for principals in curricular decisions.
- Led annual curriculum review with 5+ teacher committees. Led the committees to review the standards, curriculum, resources, and proposed changes to the principals for any curricular updates.
- Maintained CurriculumTrak for schoolwide standards, mapping, and unit plans.
- Assisted in developing school-wide assessment systems to measure student progress effectively over time.
- Collaborated with a team to successfully plan and execute the ACSI Caribe North Regional conference for over 200 participants.
High School Principal
Santiago Christian School
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Directed high school curriculum and supervised 25+ teachers.
- Oversaw the development of the high school master schedule and development of courses to ensure balanced course offerings for diverse learner needs.
- Oversaw student discipline, graduation requirements, and collaborated with senior leadership.
Director of Student Learning
International Schools Consortium
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Led subject-specific teams representing 7 schools to adopt standards, develop units of study, and compile into a comprehensive document to be implemented at each school in the network.
- Supported the implementation of the Mastery Connect system across the network of 7 schools based in China.
- Collaborated with heads of school, divisional principals, and teachers across 7 schools.
- Collaborated with a team to successfully plan and execute an educational conference for over 500 participants.
- Fostered culture of innovation, encouraging development of cutting-edge solutions.
Curriculum & Professional Development Coordinator
Tianjin International School
07.2011 - 07.2016
- Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles.
- Led K-12 teachers and principals through the curriculum review, standards alignment, and textbook selections.
- Collaborated with the head of department and elementary lead subject teachers to implement and review a new subject each year.
- Developed a schoolwide curriculum and assessment framework, including proficiency descriptors for standards reporting, K-12.
- Implemented a change in schoolwide standardized testing to help address the need for a more consistent use of data analysis across grade levels.
- Planned and delivered professional development days on topics such as assessment, standards-based grading, curriculum development, and Rubicon Atlas.
- Collaborated with school principals to identify professional development needs schoolwide (K-12) and at each division.
- Annually, with a team, plan and execute the International Schools of China conferences for over 500 participants.
High School Principal
Tianjin International School
07.2006 - 07.2011
- Coordinated high school curriculum and oversaw AP course offerings.
- Supervised 20+ teachers, supported professional development, and created a master schedule using PowerSchool.
- Led the implementation of a 1:1 laptop program and the Moodle platform.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Tianjin International School
08.1999 - 07.2006
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Designed lessons reflecting student educational, cultural, and language diversity.
- Taught AP United States History, Economics, Psychology, and multiple history subjects.
Education
Doctor of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Education School Administration
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Social Science Education & History
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO 05.2001 -
Skills
Teacher Training
Certification
Social Science Education (9-12), State of Missouri
Additional Information
Accreditation Committee Experience
ACSI Accreditation Committee Member & Chair, 2021–Present
WASC Accreditation Committee Member & Chair, 2002–2017
Software
Microsoft Office (Excel, PPT, Word, etc)
SIS (PowerSchool, FACTS)
Curriculum Mapping (CurriculumTrak, Rubicon Atlas)
Google Classroom
Publication
"A Case Study of Grade 12 International School Students' Perceptions of the Impact of a Bible Curriculum" (2017), Doctoral Dissertations and Projects, 1415.
Timeline
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Santiago Christian School
07.2021 - Current
High School Principal
Santiago Christian School
07.2018 - 07.2021
Director of Student Learning
International Schools Consortium
06.2016 - 06.2017
Curriculum & Professional Development Coordinator
Tianjin International School
07.2011 - 07.2016
High School Principal
Tianjin International School
07.2006 - 07.2011
Doctor of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Liberty University
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Education School Administration
Azusa Pacific University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Social Science Education & History
Southwest Baptist University
05.2001 -
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Tianjin International School
08.1999 - 07.2006
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