CRYSTAL BOND, M.S.
Email: cjfort83@gmail.com
Phone: +1 (205) 531-2593
Profile Summary
A dedicated & knowledgeable senior academic administrator holding nearly 15 years of experience in School Leadership, Curriculum Development, and K-12 Teaching across China, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America. Enthusiastic Principal and Curriculum Director with superb leadership & communication skills with all school stakeholders. Innovative professional, focused on developing curriculum and instructional techniques that exceed international standards. Seasoned expert in assessing student, faculty, and school progress towards meeting objectives, expectations, and goals. Experienced, passionate and principled leader with cross-cultural sensitivity and a continuous record of achievement. Advocate for consistent communication, regularly engaging with students, parents, teachers, and administration to drive progress. Global education expert, with experience developing and executing performance-enhancing programs in multiple countries. Resourceful administrator with track record of advancing student achievement for local, regional, and national school systems
Core Competencies
School Leadership School/ Operational Improvement Curriculum Development
Staff Development Budget Administration Change Management
Teacher Training & Recruitment Knowledge Transfer Liaison & Coordination
Experience
Principal/Director of Curriculum
Transformation Academy of China
Jan’20 – Present
Shanghai, China
Highlights:
* Spearheading campus operations and faculty/student development for one of the bilingual schools
* Developing K-12 curriculum to support 120 teachers and 1,000 students across five schools in two cities
* Enhancing faculty development through online resource optimization and onsite teacher training
* Improving student experience through individualized instruction and extracurricular programming
* Taught secondary world history class and kindergarten homeroom classes at bilingual schools
Education Projects Manager
Little World Discovery Center
Jan’18 – Jan’20
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Highlights:
* Ensured government compliance for 10 schools by creating STEM, entrepreneurship, and culture programs
* Enhanced school contracts by drafting impactful marketing guides and training and leading 10 teachers
Year 4 Leader
International Community School
Aug’17 – Jan’18
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Highlight:
* Directed teachers and taught classes at UK curriculum school: History, Math, Science, and other subjects
Director of Curriculum/Teacher (Grades 6-12)
Shiloh Hills Christian School
Jan’15 – Jun’17
Kennesaw, GA, United States of America
Highlights:
* Successfully raised school/faculty/student standards by developing a comprehensive K-12 curriculum
* Taught Grades 6-12: World History, U.S. History, Math, Science, Biology, Speech, and other subjects
Director of School Development/Teacher (Grades 6-9)
Youth Christian School
Aug’13 – Jan’15
Atlanta, GA, United States of America
Highlights:
* Devised & completed school development initiative to secure accreditation and designed K-8 curriculum
* Taught Grades 6-9: Math, History, Science, English Language Arts, Speech, Drama, and other subjects
School Management Administrator/Teacher (Grades 6-12)
Mountain View Baptist School
Aug’06 – Aug’13
Birmingham, AL, United States of America
Highlights:
* Developed K-12 curriculum and directed school management system to support 20 teachers
* Established fine arts department, directed speech tournaments, customized individual instruction
* Taught Grades 6-12: English, Math, History, Science, Biology, Government, and other subjects
Education
Doctor of Education (EdD) in School Improvement
University of West Georgia, USA,
Graduating in 2024
Master of Science (M.S.) in Educational Leadership
Pensacola Christian College, USA
Graduated in 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Education
Ambassador Baptist College, USA
Graduated in 2006
Certifications
Educational Leadership Certification - Provisional
Florida Department of Education
2017 - Present
Assessment for Certification of Educators
Georgia Department of Education, USA
2017 - Present
Ethics Assessment for Educational Leadership
Georgia Department of Education, USA
2017 - Present
Professional Educator Certification
ACSI, USA
2016 – Present
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 4th October 1983
Languages Known: English
Address: Lexington, KY, United States of America