Mark Dozier

Personal Statement – Mark Dozier

I have been a teacher for two decades and a homeroom teacher for three years. Being a homeroom teacher has given me the most gratification because I have had the most impact on the students. I believe that the purpose of education is cultivating lifelong learners and I have dedicated my life to helping young people become independent, growth-mindset problem solvers, critical thinkers, and principled global citizens. I believe that I have the necessary skillset and experience to compliment your campus.

Everything begins in the classroom with setting high expectations and logical consequences, and then being consistent. Young people thrive when they know how to “rules the game.” Positive narration, clear norms and routines, high expectations, and consistency will create a classroom environment that is secure and ready for learning. 

Inquiring minds must be cultivated, encouraged, and empowered, so teachers must take a holistic approach to impart skills and understandings that are transferable and lasting. Concept-based curriculum which is focused on skills and transdisciplinary teaching that aligns core subjects is ideal. I believe in a curriculum which incorporates these aspects is the best for cultivating independence and transferable skills which learners can apply to real-world problem solving. 

My sincere thanks for your consideration.

Complete Work History – timeline

2003-2004 KWA Hagwon (cram school) – Pyeongchon, Anyang, South Korea

G3-8 EAL

• focus on reading comprehension an oral fluency

2004 Berlitz International, Taipei, Taiwan

Adult EAL

• focus on oral fluency using the Berlitz method

2004-2005 Happy Marian Kindergarten, Taipei, Taiwan

Pre-K 1-3 English immersion

• behavior management, daily routines, songs, physical activity

2005-2012 Global Village Org, Taipei Taiwan

HS-adult students EAL

• wrote/edited/recorded articles for monthly publication
• taught reading & oral fluency
• recorded additional materials for English test preparation TOEFL, TOEIC & IELTS

2014 Hsin Sheng College, Longtan, Hsinchu, Taiwan

College Years 1-2

• Prepared nursing students for TOEFL Language Test
• Utilized CALL/PBL

2014-2017 Beautiful Seasons American English, New Taipei City, Taiwan

G1-12 EAL

• Taught EAL to learners age 7-18
• Trained assistant teachers
• Developed SOP
• Grew school from 150 to 600+ students 

2017-2019 Shanghai United International School, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China

G1 English, Primary Foreign Teachers Manager

• Taught G1 EAL
• Interviewed/Hired/On-boarded foreign staff
• Conducted Observations & Evaluations 
• Designed and localized evaluation protocol
• Developed Literacy Curriculum for ELL elementary G1-6 

2019-2022 Fudan International School, Shanghai, China

G3-4 Homeroom Teacher

• Taught science, language arts & ICT
• Designed ES curriculum

2022 Shanghai High School, International Division (3 months)

G10-12 AP/preAP Literature & Language

• Taught AP Language & Literature to advanced learners
• Prepared G11 students for AP examinations
• Maintained course materials on BlackBoard

2022-Present Kang Chiao International School, Hsinchu

• Teach ESL to G3-4
• Conduct after-school phonics intervention program
• Maintain Google Classroom(s) for communication and assignments

Moreland University - teacher training, 2020

MA CSU San Bernardino, 2013

BA St. Louis University, 2001