Brian P. Kelley

Skype: brian.bpk.kelley
bpk@brianpkelley.com
www.brianpkelley.com

Education

2008-2010
M.Ed, Administration
University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX

• Thesis selected to be presented at UST Graduate Symposium
• Coursework included: Research and Methods; Learning Theories; Cultural Foundations; Clinical Supervision; Instructional Leadership; Multicultural Populations; Intercultural Issues; Principalship; Administrative Internship; Curriculum Planning and Development

2000-2005
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and French
University of Houston, Houston, TX

• Double major in Psychology and French
• Concentrations in child and adolescent psychology; additional concentrations in 20th century French literature
• Additional studies in Sociology/Anthropology, Geography, and Spanish

1996-2000
International Baccalaureate/American High School Diploma
Awty International School, Houston, TX

• Higher level courses: English A1, French A2, Visual arts; standard level courses: Biology, Mathematical studies, World History
• Secretary of Student Council, Senior year; class representative, Junior year; Legal Council Delegate for México, Model United Nations, 1999
• On student sub-committee to interview and select a new school Headmaster

Professional Experience

Director, Service Learning and CAS Coordinator, Awty International School
Houston, TX August 2012-present

• Responsible for developing and  promoting service learning throughout all grades in the International and French sections
• Instrumental in finding links between Service Learning and curriculum across all grade levels
• Involved in community service and sustainability efforts throughout the school
• Responsible for supervising all CAS activities for IB DP students
• Liaise with students, parents, and faculty about CAS requirements
• In-depth understanding of ManageBac software; responsible for teaching students in 11th and 12th grade how to use software

IB Diploma Program Psychology Teacher, Awty International School
Houston, TX August 2011-present

• Responsible for establishing IB DP psychology course at The Awty International School
• Part-time teacher in the international section, in addition to administrative responsibilities
• Teach both HL and SL
• Designed and vetted all course materials for the IB DP Psychology class

Point Person for +Works Anti-Bullying program, Awty International School
Houston, TX January 2012-present

• Liaison between parents, students, and school representatives  tasked with developing the +Works program
• Responsible for growing the program within the lower school and middle school, in both the International and French sections
• Created a preschool, lower school, and middle school +Works committee in charge of generating fresh ideas each month that embody the ideals of +Works
• Help orchestrate a yearly school-wide survey on bullying in the lower school and middle school, in both sections
• Attend roundtable discussion to network with other +Schools

Director, Student Services, Awty International School
Houston, TX August 2008-July 2012

• Responsible for developing school’s risk management plan for overseas field trips
• Developed hold harmless agreements and liability release forms
• Assessed the risk associated with all proposed trips and evaluate whether or not the trip is true to the school’s mission statement
• Responsible for organization of visas and other travel documentation where required
• Oversee the coordination of all student trips abroad from start to finish (student exchanges, community service, etc.)

Director, Awty Plus After School Enrichment Program, Awty International School
Houston, TX August 2006-August 2012

• Supervise and direct 18 employees, 30+ vendors, and oversee the daily activities of more than 250 children in the Awty Plus program
• Coordinate billing, maintain budget, and payroll-related tasks
• Responsible for developing study programs and games for children between Preschool and 5th grade levels
• Responsible for creating and running three week-long camps during school holidays
• Responsible for dealing with all discipline issues
• French and Spanish teacher
• Coached several soccer teams (PK3-5th)

Admissions Associate, Awty International School
Houston, TX 2005-2006

• Responsible for organizing and showing prospective families the school’s facilities through multi-lingual tours
• Communicate with overseas families to ensure that all documentation including applications, immigration forms, and medical paperwork is properly filled out and on file.
• Represent the school at the Houston Private School Preview

Advanced French Program Coordinator, Abbey Road
La Ciotat, France Summer 2007

• Plan and manage the master calendar for the entire program
• Communicate details of activities and logistics to staff and students
• Manage the budget and all money-related issues

Department Head, French, Interpretext Inc.
Houston, TX 2003-2005

• Responsible for coordinating the activities of over 20 translators and interpreters in the French Department
• Edit, proofread, and sign off on official certified translations

Professional Qualifications

Texas State Board for Education Certification

• Principal EC-12, August 2010
• Social Studies 8-12, May 2011
• French 6-12, January 2011

Region XIII Education Service

• Texas Professional Development and Appraisal (PDAS) Certificate
• Instructional Leadership Development Certificate
• August 2010

IB DP CAS Coordinator Training, Texas IB Schools, Austin, TX, 2012
IB DP Coordinator Training, United World College, Montezuma, NM, 2012
IB DP Psychology-C2, Rice University, Houston, TX, 2012
IB DP Psychology-C2, Florida League of IB Schools, Tampa, FL, 2011
NOLS Risk Management Training, Banff, AB, 2007

Languages

• European French (Native)
• American English (Native)
• Latin American Spanish (Fluent)