James Curtis Dilday II

Professional Overview

Fully licensed US educator holding an Active District of Columbia Standard Educator Credential in Chemistry (Grades 7 to 12) with endorsements in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Biology, and Physics. Based in Ho Chi Minh City with a valid TRC (Work Permit Exemption eligible) and available for immediate start.

Education & Credentials

Teaching & Clinical Experience

• Completed 12 weeks of supervised teaching practice in Secondary Chemistry, evaluated against InTASC standards.
• Designed and delivered virtual science lessons, utilizing digital tools to engage students and assess learning progress.
• Managed the virtual learning environment and collaborated with a mentor teacher to refine pedagogical strategies and classroom management.

• Created personalized lesson plans and directly managed student relationships and academic progress.
• Subjects Taught: MYP/IB Chemistry, Physics, Biology, IELTS, and General English.

• Fulfilled duties of absent faculty while maintaining a safe, structured learning environment for international students.
• Followed complex lesson plans across subject areas, supervised students, and collaborated closely with staff.

• Designed and implemented personalized science and test prep courses (SAT, ACT, IGCSE, IB, IELTS, TOEFL).
• Taught Young Learners and secondary international students in core STEM and language disciplines.

• Recruited, trained, and managed a teaching staff of 30 educators.
• Designed and implemented specialized English curricula for government officials in Ninh Thuan province.

• Taught structured language and communication courses to diverse age groups from Kindergarten through Adult Learners.

Skills & Proficiencies