Dylan J. Harrison
Van Nuys
Summary
Dynamic English educator with a strong record in designing rigorous, student-centered curricula aligned with IB standards. Successfully founded the International Thespian Honours Society, enhancing student engagement through the arts. Committed to promoting critical thinking and supporting diverse learners in academic and social-emotional growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher of English - (Grade 9-10, Honours and On-level English)
The Village High School
Houston
07.2023 - Current
- Plan and deliver rigorous, student-centred instruction across Honours and on level courses, ensuring alignment with IB English course expectations and accreditation standards.
- Design a Pre-IB and AP preparatory curriculum that develops analytical reading, literary analysis, academic writing, and critical thinking at both the on-level and honours level courses, preparing all students to excel in higher-level coursework.
- Teach 5 sections of 2 different courses per academic year; maintain classroom and school-wide expectations, grades, and attendance with the preferred school system.
- Monitored and supported international students' English language acquisition and analytical skill development using differentiated instructional strategies to address diverse learner needs.
- Served as Student Advisory teacher for Grades 10-12, providing individualized support in student welfare and mental health awareness while maintaining consistent relationships with students.
- Founded inaugural International Thespian Honours Society troupe, fostering a performing arts culture that enhanced students' engagement with literature and language through production and performance.
- Co-advise the National English Honours Society chapter, promoting academic excellence, community service, and a lifelong admiration of the power of language and literature.
- Nord Anglia Education
Associate Teacher
Houston ISD
Houston
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Worked with grades K-12, specialising in long term assignments in elementary schools
- Planning and delivering effective classroom assignments as instructed by the teacher of record or administration.
- Delivered instruction across multiple subjects and grade levels, demonstrating flexibility and broad instructional competency.
- Supported arts and performance classes; developed lessons and facilitated activities for long-term projects.
- Monitored student behaviour and academic progress; provided individualised intervention and support as needed.
- Facilitated classroom activities to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Designed lesson plans aligned with state standards and student needs.
Children's Ministry Director
Kingdom Story Fellowship
Houston
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Develop a safe, nurturing, and structured instructional environment for elementary-aged and middle school-aged students; promote values of compassion, inclusivity, dignity and whole-person alignment.
- Curated a year-long curriculum and implemented weekly programs for strategic educational and personal character growth.
- Led an internship program for teenagers and young adults to cultivate leadership skills in an educational and ministerial setting.
- Directed online content management, social media and community communications during the pandemic shutdown.
Lead Counsellor
Calvin Crest Conferences
Oakhurst
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Developed safe, inclusive, and engaged group environments for students from diverse backgrounds.
- Designed and delivered week-long outdoor education programs for elementary through high school students.
- Creatively wove the story and characters of Robin Hood into the forest setting to tie in a larger theme (varied by week) over a weeklong program; aligning literature to experiential outdoor learning.
Lead Counsellor
Calvin Crest Conferences
Oakhurst
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Developed safe, inclusive, and engaged group environments for students from diverse backgrounds.
- Designed and delivered week-long outdoor education programs for elementary through high school students.
- Creatively wove the story and characters of Robin Hood into the forest setting to tie in a larger theme (varied by week) over a weeklong program; aligning literature to experiential outdoor learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Creative Writing, French
University of Houston
Houston, TX12-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Musical Theatre, Creative Writing
Texas State University
San Marcos, TXSkills
- Curriculum design
- Lesson planning
- IB instruction
- AP instruction
- Literary analysis
- Writing skills development
- Differentiated instructional strategies
- Inclusive instructional strategies
- Proficiency-Based Assessment
- Language Acquisition
- Technology integration
- AI integration
- Performing Arts Integration
- Theatre Education
- Social-emotional learning
- Student advisory
- Mission-aligned classroom culture
- Parent collaboration
- Faculty collaboration
- Community collaboration
- Community collaboration
Certification
- IB English A: Language and literature - DP - Category 1
- First Aid and CPR Certified
Languages
- English, Fluent
- French, Fluent
- Korean, Learning
- Italian, Learning
- Spanish, Learning
Related Experience
- Children's Ministry Director, Kingdom Story Fellowship, Houston, TX, 01/01/19, 12/01/22, Develop a safe, nurturing, and structured instructional environment for elementary-aged and middle school-aged students; promote values of compassion, inclusivity, dignity and whole-person alignment., Curated a year-long curriculum and implemented weekly programs for strategic educational and personal character growth., Led an internship program for teenagers and young adults to cultivate leadership skills in an educational and ministerial setting., Directed online content management, social media and community communications during the pandemic shutdown.
- Lead Counsellor, Calvin Crest Conferences, Oakhurst, CA, 06/01/18, 08/01/18, Developed safe, inclusive, and engaged group environments for students from diverse backgrounds., Designed and delivered week-long outdoor education programs for elementary through high school students., Creatively wove the story and characters of Robin Hood into the forest setting to tie in a larger theme (varied by week) over a weeklong program; aligning literature to experiential outdoor learning.
- Lead Counsellor, Calvin Crest Conferences, Oakhurst, CA, 06/01/19, 08/01/19, Developed safe, inclusive, and engaged group environments for students from diverse backgrounds., Designed and delivered week-long outdoor education programs for elementary through high school students., Creatively wove the story and characters of Robin Hood into the forest setting to tie in a larger theme (varied by week) over a weeklong program; aligning literature to experiential outdoor learning.
Timeline
Teacher of English - (Grade 9-10, Honours and On-level English)
The Village High School
07.2023 - Current
Associate Teacher
Houston ISD
01.2023 - 07.2023
Lead Counsellor
Calvin Crest Conferences
06.2019 - 08.2019
Children's Ministry Director
Kingdom Story Fellowship
01.2019 - 12.2022
Lead Counsellor
Calvin Crest Conferences
06.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Creative Writing, French
University of Houston
Some College (No Degree) - Musical Theatre, Creative Writing
Texas State University