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Christopher Kan

Munich

Summary

Experienced educator with strengths in communication, program coordination, and cross-cultural engagement. Exploring new professional pathways where I can apply my transferable skills, growth mindset and servant leadership style to achieve mission-aligned goals. Known for strategic thinking, adaptability, and detail-oriented approach.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

North American University Counselor

Bavarian International School
08.2020 - Current
  • Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
  • Counsel 25 students per year in Grades 11 and 12 on all aspects of the U.S. and international college application processes, with a focus on narrative development, strategic list-building, and timely application submissions.
  • Deliver presentations to diverse school community stakeholders to broaden awareness of trends in the US university admissions process and encourage informed decision-making.
  • Introduce and guide students in the strategic use of electronic resources like Unifrog to support personalized college research and list development.
  • Compose bespoke reference letters and mentor colleagues and students in writing best practices to foster the development of comprehensive reference letters and compelling application essays.
  • Manage PSATs administration for 40 students annually in accordance with College Board protocols, coordinating logistics and communication with relevant stakeholders.

English Language Acquisition Coordinator / Teacher

Bavarian International School
07.2015 - Current
  • Lead a multicultural team of full-time and part-time educators to deliver targeted language acquisition content and in-class support that incorporates cutting-edge technology to a diverse cohort of over 90 secondary school students each year.
  • Appraise and mentor departmental colleagues by identifying individual strengths and professional interests, and strategically assigning roles and responsibilities to maximize impact and performance.
  • Deliver professional development sessions and presentations to teacher colleagues to promote evidence-based teaching practices in multilingual learning.
  • Analyze student performance data to communicate micro- and macro-level curricular recommendations to different stakeholders while adhering to student privacy and data protection protocols.
  • Assess student applications and determine English proficiency levels to inform admissions and class placement recommendations.
  • Advocate for departmental goals and needs with senior leadership and oversee a departmental budget of 3,900 Euros per year to procure necessary resources and align expenditures with departmental priorities.

Part-Time Lecturer and English Instructor

Muenchner Volkshochschule
11.2017 - 01.2019
  • Delivered a series of presentations on the US political system, electoral trends and policies to German adult learners to promote civic literacy and intercultural awareness.
  • Taught beginner-level English evening classes focused on building foundational fluency and communication confidence.

Volunteer Cornell University Alumni Ambassador

Cornell University
09.2009 - 08.2020
  • Conducted alumni interviews and submitted applicant evaluations to Cornell’s Undergraduate Admissions Office for consideration in the admissions process.

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

Teachers College Columbia University
New York, NY, USA
05-2009

Bachelor of Arts - Government

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY, USA
05-2005

Skills

  • Project management
  • Written communication
  • Public speaking
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Strategic planning
  • Analytical skills
  • Cross-cultural collaboration
  • Partnership development
  • Detail orientation
  • Objective-driven leadership

Additional Languages

German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

North American University Counselor

Bavarian International School
08.2020 - Current

Part-Time Lecturer and English Instructor

Muenchner Volkshochschule
11.2017 - 01.2019

English Language Acquisition Coordinator / Teacher

Bavarian International School
07.2015 - Current

Volunteer Cornell University Alumni Ambassador

Cornell University
09.2009 - 08.2020

Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

Teachers College Columbia University

Bachelor of Arts - Government

Cornell University

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