SESteve Edwards
@steveedwards
Engaging educator with 15+ years of experience in curriculum development.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
With over 15 years of experience in education, I am an engaging educator dedicated to helping students and professionals build real-world skills. My expertise lies in designing clear, relatable learning experiences and self-paced courses that consistently earn high satisfaction ratings for their humor and practical delivery. I have a strong background in curriculum planning, program coordination, and direct coaching, focusing on making complex concepts accessible and memorable.
Currently, I serve as a Course Creator and Curriculum Developer at AROV Education, where I design and manage online courses for various platforms, reaching over 10,000 students. My role involves creating objective-driven content across diverse subjects, including Public Speaking, Debate, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship. I have also been a featured speaker at the 2021 Ed Tech conference, advocating for the value of online-based content in education.
Throughout my career, I have worked internationally, developing curricula for IB and AP programs in China and leading teams to enhance educational practices. My commitment to fostering student engagement and achievement drives my work, and I am eager to bring my skills to a team that values clarity, creativity, and results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Educational Consultant; Curriculum Specialist; Instructional Coach
VIP Teens
Jul 2015 - Present (10 years)
Designed curriculum and created lesson banks for academic English (IB, AP) and ESL (TOEFL/IELTS) programs. Developed various elective courses and extra-curricular programs to aid students in developing well-rounded, competitive applications.
Course Creator, Curriculum Developer, Academic Host
AROV Education
Apr 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Designed and managed online courses for internal and external platforms, including those for secondary clients such as VipTeens, BGY, and Fanshu. Hosted pilot courses for open market platforms with a growing enrollment of over 10,000 students.
Curriculum Designer; Head of Humanities Development- English Department
Guangdong Country Garden IB World School
Sep 2013 - Jul 2015 (1 year 10 months)
Prepared and implemented IB-aligned lesson plans and accompanying materials for the MYP Department. Guided staff in creating cohesion between Eastern and Western teaching practices to better align the national curriculum with the MYP framework and IGCSE objectives.
Lead English Teacher, Head of Common Core Curriculum Development Committee
HS of Medical Science
Sep 2005 - Sep 2013 (8 years)
Served as the lead teacher of the English Middle and High School departments, guiding teachers in viable teaching practices. Managed a 10-teacher group in developing a new interdisciplinary curriculum, based upon Common Core standards.
Curriculum Developer, Director of CUNY at Home Program
City University of New York
May 2011 - Sep 2013 (2 years 4 months)
Led a 4-department team in developing a curriculum aimed at preparing students for placement exams and bringing under-performing, remedial-level freshman up to par. Aligned reading and writing curricula with history and mathematics to create an interdisciplinary program.
Writer
FYI Media
May 2003 - Sep 2005 (2 years 4 months)
Wrote numerous press releases, line reviews, slogans, ads, and invitations for 17 clients, to be used for mass distribution to media outlets. Facilitated meetings between FYI clientele and magazine editors and television show producers.
Content Creator, Writer
American Dream
Jun 2002 - Jun 2003 (1 year)
Authored and edited content for an educational game distributed for use in schools across 20 states. Created over 270 of the in-game scenarios several weeks in advance, enabling the tool to launch in schools earlier than expected.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lehman College
Master of Science, Secondary English Education
Obtained a Master of Science in Secondary English Education. Focused on advanced pedagogical techniques and curriculum development for English language arts.
Hunter College
Bachelor of Arts, English
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in English. Developed strong analytical and communication skills through comprehensive study of literature and writing.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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