Jacqueline Webb
Walchwil
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with over 30 years of international experience in curriculum development, school management, and educational consulting. Proven success in founding, leading, and scaling educational institutions, as well as co-founding innovative educational consulting firms. Skilled in optimizing learning outcomes for diverse student populations, including those with ADHD, dyslexia, and autism spectrum disorder. Adept at designing and delivering tailored entrepreneurship training and professional development initiatives.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Consultant
International Baccalaureate (IB), InThinking, Genius School
01.2000 - Current
- Developing Curriculum (IB Primary Year Programme) initiatives as a school consultant, school visit & inspection team leader, workshop writer and leader
- Organising and leading numerous workshops for school leaders, teachers, parents, and students on pedagogical best practices
- Advising schools on start-up and development issues, such as compliance, recruitment, marketing, and development
- Advising and coaching people with ADHD to optimise their learning.
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Awe You Ltd.
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Designing, marketing, and promoting our educational services for personalized entrepreneurship training, school recruitment, training, and resources.
School Founder and Director
International School of Central Switzerland
10.2008 - 01.2020
- Planned, designed, and opened an IB primary international school (Aug 2009) and led its development to a full primary, secondary and high school for students 3-19 years old (2009-2020) with an annual turnover of CHF 2.8 million per year
- Established and led the curriculum, operations, recruitment, training and of staff
- Taught classes in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and the Arts and specialised in differentiating for students with English learning and special educational needs
- Initiated and ran many international educational projects, events and professional groups focused on leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship in education.
Primary Years Programme Co-ordinator
International School of Zug and Luzern
07.1998 - 10.2008
- Introduced and led out the implementation and administration of the teaching of the IB Primary Years Programme for 10 years from adoption, through full implementation including successful Programme Authorisation and Evaluation Visits
- Led all primary and specialist teachers in IB PYP curriculum implementation through initial teacher training, ongoing professional development and weekly pedagogical coaching and assessment meetings
- Responsible for establishing the new Luzern campus with initial set-up and supporting the teachers and incoming principal in teacher training
- Coordinated the new campus integration with the Zug campus and continued development through weekly planning meetings and workshops
- Acted as a supply teacher, as required, to cover for absences and to model best practices and learning strategies for effective differentiated learning.
Primary Classroom Teacher
International School of Zug and Luzern
07.1993 - 06.1998
- Planned, taught, and assessed the full primary curriculum for classes of students aged 4-11 years old
- Attended many trainings to best support students with learning needs such as dyslexia, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Irlen Syndrome and to meet the needs of students with language learning profiles.
Primary Classroom Teacher and House Mistress
West-End All Age School
07.1988 - 06.1993
Primary Classroom Teacher
Portree High School
07.1987 - 06.1988
Primary Classroom Teacher
Edinbane Primary School
09.1985 - 06.1987
Education
MBA in Educational Leadership -
University of Cumbria, UK with Robert Kennedy College, Zürich
06.2024
IPMA in International Project Management -
Innopark, Zürich Switzerland
01.2021
Diploma in Primary Education -
Moray House College of Education with University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh. UK
01.1985
Skills
- Visionary Strategist
- Dynamic Leader
- Creative Thinking
- Creating and maintaining professional networks
- Innovation in Educational Technology
- Positive and flexible attitude
Training And Certificates
- Consultancy and Leadership: International Baccalaureate Primary School Programme (IB PYP) School Consultant and Workshop Leader, IBPYP School Visit Leader Training; New England Association of Schools and Colleges Accreditation Team Visit Training; Heads and Administrator training for International Baccalaureate Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes.
- Teacher leadership: EAL in the Mainstream, First Steps in Writing, First Steps in Mathematics, Real Spelling, and Irlen Screener for Dyslexia
- Other: International Project Management Association (Level D); NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) practitioner, Genius School Educator
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/17/64
- Nationality: UK /Swiss
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy creative endeavours, especially singing, amateur dramatics, and fine art.
Timeline
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Awe You Ltd.
05.2017 - 01.2020
School Founder and Director
International School of Central Switzerland
10.2008 - 01.2020
Educational Consultant
International Baccalaureate (IB), InThinking, Genius School
01.2000 - Current
Primary Years Programme Co-ordinator
International School of Zug and Luzern
07.1998 - 10.2008
Primary Classroom Teacher
International School of Zug and Luzern
07.1993 - 06.1998
Primary Classroom Teacher and House Mistress
West-End All Age School
07.1988 - 06.1993
Primary Classroom Teacher
Portree High School
07.1987 - 06.1988
Primary Classroom Teacher
Edinbane Primary School
09.1985 - 06.1987
MBA in Educational Leadership -
University of Cumbria, UK with Robert Kennedy College, Zürich
IPMA in International Project Management -
Innopark, Zürich Switzerland
Diploma in Primary Education -
Moray House College of Education with University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh. UK
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