DEREK DIEFENDORF

Counselor and Teacher

I enjoy helping students grow as citizens of a global society, 21st century learners, and compassionate leaders.

CAREER RELATED EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION
Educational Specialist in School Counseling Troy University | DEC 2004 | GPA: 3.8/4.0 Master of Arts in School Counseling Troy University | MAY 2003 | GPA: 4.0/4.0 Bachelor of Science in Education University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL Certified in Elementary Education
MAY 1997 | GPA 3.3/4.0

Grade 8 Language Arts 8 Social Studies Teacher

AUG 2012 - PRESENT RUAMRUDEE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BANGKOK, THAILAND

-C  ollaborated extensively with grade level colleagues to create common assessments and engaging lessons that promote Higher Order Thinking Skills. - Worked with multilingual students and families, bridging the gap between the students native culture and the school culture. - S elected by the Head of School and section principal to attend the Apple Technology Conference in Singapore and the 2013 NESA conference in Bangkok. - Provided 21st Century instruction fully utilizing a one-to-one laptop program. - D esigned and implemented curriculum aligned with AERO Standards through Understanding by Design. All units were uploaded into Atlas Rubicon. - Actively utilizing 6+1 Writing Traits to enhance student writing skills.

College and School Counselor

LAGRANGE, GA AND FRANKLIN, GA

TROUP COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | JULY 2008 - JUNE 2012

ACTIVITIES, SERVICE & MEMBERSHIPS

- Football Coach | 1998, 2004-2005 - Wrestling Coach |1998-2004 - Track Coach | 1998-2002 - Cross Country Coach | 2011 - American School Counselors Association - THS Cross Country Coach | 2011-2012 - THS Key Club sponsor | 2010-2012 - THS Travel club sponsor | 2011-2012 - RIS Scholastic book club sponsor | ONGOING - R IS Middle School Junior Council Sponsor
ONGOING

HEARD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | JULY 2006 - JUNE 2008 GARDNER NEWMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | AUGUST 2003 - JUNE 2006

-C  ounseled a socioeconomically and culturally diverse population of students individually, provided small group counseling and classroom guidance. - C ollaborated with colleges and universities, students and parents for post high school education selection and placement purposes. - Worked with students individually on class selection, career possibilities, and college placement. -  Designed and implemented programs to motivate students to remain in school and graduate on time. - D eveloped partnerships with local community leaders to help support the graduation program.

Middle Grades Teacher

Social Studies Grade 6

AUGUST 1998-MAY 2003

GARDNER NEWMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL, LAGRANGE, GA

-M  odified instruction for a diverse group of learners and provided accommodations to students with Special Needs. - Utilized motivating instructional methods to engage all learners. - Integrated literacy instruction into the Social Studies curriculum.

Math Grade 6
PALMER PILLANS MIDDLE SCHOOL, MOBILE, AL | AUGUST 1997-MAY 1998

ACCOLADES
3 Year Varsity Letterman at the University of Alabama (Track Team) All SEC-Academic 1995-1997 Finalist for the 1997 Paul Bear Bryant award at the University of Alabama. Given to an outstanding student-athlete. Increased the graduation rate from 70% to 82.2% in the two years as the graduation counselor at Heard County H.S.

E: Ddief@live.com Skype: Diefendorfas Web: Ddief.weebly.com

U.S. Cell: 1-706-957-8806 Thailand Cell: +(66) 8-8783-6576

REFERENCES:
Lauren Wilson
Principal, Callaway High School E: WILSONLS@TROUP.ORG P: 1-706-812-7957

Rodney Kay

Principal, Heard County Comprehensive High School E: RKAY@HEARD.K12.GA.US P: 1-706-443-4168

Chip Giles

Principal, Long Cane Middle School E: GILESH@TROUP.ORG P: 1-706-845-2085

Gretchen Depoint

Principal, Ruamrudee International School-MS section. E: GRETCHEND@RISM.AC.TH P: +(66) 2791-8919 EXT 106

Dr. J. Andrew Westerman

Superintendent and Head of School, Collegiate American School E: WESTERMANJA@GMAIL.COM Skype: ANDY.WESTERMAN

E: Ddief@live.com Skype: Diefendorfas Web: Ddief.weebly.com

U.S. Cell: 1-706-957-8806 Thailand Cell: +(66) 8-8783-6576