Jean Melek

305 Victoria Street, Greensboro, NC, USA

+01.336.392.0779
Skype: Tamermelek
E-Mail: jtmelek@gmail.com
Web Site/Linked In/Twitter Access: jeanmelek.weebly.com

Profile
Certified American teacher of English Language A with 18 years experience including IB and AP, Head of
Department, Extended Essay Coordinator, Self-Taught Language A Coordinator, IB Examiner

Experience
GEMS World Academy, Dubai, UAE

2010-2014

IBDP English Language A and English Language B, MYP English Language A, Theory of Knowledge, Extended
Essay Coordinator, Self-Taught Language A Coordinator, SAT Preparation, Literary Magazine Supervisor, Head
of Department, Assessment Committee Chair and PD Leader, CAS Leader.
Schutz American School, Alexandria, Egypt

2008-2010

English grades 9-12, AP Literature and Composition, AP Language and Composition, Grade Leader and
Community Service Organizer, SAT Preparation, Literary Magazine Supervisor.
West Johnston High School, North Carolina, USA

2003-2008

English grades 9-12, AP Literature and Composition, Journalism, Creative Writing, Poetry
NYC Schools, New York, NY, USA

1996-2003

English grades 9-12, AP Literature and Composition, AP Language and Composition, Mythology, Creative
Writing, Poetry, Co-op Program Supervisor, Early College Coordinator, Literary Magazine Supervisor

Education and Certification

MA English, City University of New York

2008

Literature Studies with dissertation in African-American Womens Literature, Magna Cum Laude
BA English and BA History, State University of New York

1996

Concentration in Multi-Cultural and Cross-Disciplinary Studies, Summa Cum Laude

English Certification, North Carolina, USA

2003

History Certification, North Carolina, USA

2007

Related Training and Skills

IBDP English Language A Training
IBMYP English Language A Training
IB DP Coordinator Training
IBDP English Language B Training
AP Literature and Composition Training
AP Language and Composition Training
AP Literature and Composition Training

2010
2012
2013
2011
2010
2008
1998

Standards Based Assessment and Reporting

Assessment Policy Committee
Language Policy Committee
Academic Honesty Committee
College Board SAT examiner
International Baccalaureate Examiner of Extended Essays and Exam Paper 1
Authentic Incorporation of Technology in the English Classroom
1:1 Electronic Device Instruction Experience
Community Service Project Leader
Implementation of School Publications including Literary Magazine and Online School Newspaper
Extended Essay Coordination for Large Cohorts with Successful and Verifiable Results
Student Goal Setting Program Initiation
School-Wide Reading and Community Service Project Leader
Experience with Multiple Education Platforms including Managebac, PowerSchool, Edmodo, OCC, and IBIS

Professional References
Andrew Roberts- Secondary School Principal
Phone +971 04.373.6373
Email: a.roberts_gwa@gemsedu.com

GEMS World Academy

Linda Bayes- Curriculum Coordinator

Phone +86 185.0030.6824
Email: bayes.linda@gmail.com

International School Beijing

Brian Hull- IBDP Curriculum Coordinator

Phone +971 56.958.5420
Email: b.hull_gwa@gemsedu.com

GEMS World Academy