Rico Chow

Experience

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  Elements of Knowledge Inc

  Sept 2010 - Aug 2013

  Senior English Teacher
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  York Region District School Board

  Sept 2013 - Nov 2013

  Grade 2 Student Teacher
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  York Region District School Board

  Feb 2014 - Apr 2014

  Grade 4 Student Teacher
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  TMS School Official

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

  IB MYP Drama Teacher & Learning Support Teacher

  As an IB MYP Drama Teacher and Learning Support Specialist, I've dedicated myself to fostering creativity and supporting diverse learners. Beyond the classroom, I've also coached boys and girls basketball teams, instilling sportsmanship and teamwork values. Additionally, I've been an active member of the school band, harmonizing my passion for music with my commitment to education.

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  ABA Oman International School

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

  IB MYP Language & Literature and Individuals & Societies Teacher

  As an IB MYP Language & Literature and Individuals & Societies Teacher, I've nurtured critical thinking and global citizenship among students. Additionally, I've coached basketball and tennis teams, instilling teamwork and leadership skills. Outside the classroom, I've collaborated with the choir and played music with the school band, fostering a well-rounded educational experience.

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  Verita International School Bucharest

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2023

  As Principal of a secondary school, my role encompassed leading accreditation processes with COBIS, CIS, Pearson EdExcel, and IB, while integrating managerial, transformational, and culturally responsive leadership to support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school environment. I emphasized the importance of educational technology and progressive learning approaches to align with technological advancements. My approach to leadership included leveraging data for decision-making, focusing on student-centered learning, and facilitating communication between parents and the community. I was responsible for teacher development, curriculum oversight for IMYC, IGCSE, and IBDP, and provide guidance in university preparation programs. Additionally, I contributed directly to teaching in the IBDP, IGCSE, and IMYC programs. My activities also involved forming strategic partnerships, policy development, and managing teacher recruitment at both international and local levels, contributing to the school's operations and educational quality. Show less In my tenure as a Secondary English and Humanities teacher, I actively implemented inquiry-based learning and upheld inclusive teaching practices, integrating educational technology to support a range of learning styles. My role involved building strong relationships across the school community, ensuring open communication and a foundation of trust. I organized and led student-centered discussions and teamwork exercises, rooted in experiential learning, to foster critical thinking and interpersonal skills among students. Show less

  • Principal of Secondary

    Aug 2018 - Jul 2023

  • Secondary English & Humanities Teacher

    Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
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  SiSi

  Sept 2023 - now

  Director of EdTech Product Development

  As Director of EdTech Product Development, my responsibilities include guiding the strategic direction of our LMS & SIS platform, emphasizing a user-centric design that incorporates modern web frameworks for a lightweight and aesthetic UI/UX. Collaborating with designers and developers, I ensure the platform's intuitive usability and visual appeal. I manage the development and beta testing phases to uphold high-quality standards and lead PR initiatives to articulate the platform’s innovation and design philosophy. My focus is on leveraging my background in education to create solutions that resonate with educators, embodying a by-educators-for-educators approach. Show less