PROFI LE

I am a fully licensed history teacher with thirteen years of classroom experience. I have seven years experience teaching at
an IB world school located in Hong Kong, inclusive of DP History, MYP Humanities and TOK. I am currently a TOK
Coordinator. I hold a Masters Degree in History and am a graduate of the Secondary Teacher Education Program at the
University of Massachusetts. I am passionate about photography, athletics, and travel. I am originally from Boston, but
currently reside in Hong Kong with my wife and two children.
PROFESSI ONAL STATEMENT
I am a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher focussed on developing the knowledge and critical thinking skills of my students. I
strive to help my students become more aware of the world around them and guide them to become more active, empathic,
and just people. I also push them to succeed academically in the IB Program. In the classroom, I consistently and effectively
use technology. I stress academic honesty, good research skills, source analysis skills, and communication and debating
skills. I differentiate instruction, focus on student centered inquiry based activities, effectively use formative assessments, and
consistently tailor resources to better match the abilities of the students.
EXPERI ENCE
I B DI PLOMA HI STORY TEACHER ( 2011- PRESENT)
TOK COORDI NATOR ( 2013- PRESENT)
TOK TEACHER ( 2009- PRESENT)
I B MYP HUMANI TI ES TEACHER ( 2008- PRESENT)
LEARNI NG TECHNOLOGY COORDI NATOR ( 2012- 2013)
VI CTORI A SHANGHAI ACADEMY HONG KONG 2008- PRESENT
Currently teaching IB Diploma History HL/SL (Route 2) and Theory of Knowledge, as well as Humanities at years two and four
of the MYP. Currently serving as TOK Coordinator and previously served as Learning Technology Coordinator. Developed the
DP History Course for the school. Oversaw both the monitoring and moderation process of the IB MYP for the past ve
years. Worked collaboratively to develop units on Conict and International Conict Resolution, the Arab Israeli Conict,
Globalization, Comparative Government (with a focus on Hong Kong), Democracy and Human Rights, Revolutions, World
War II, Photojournalism, Comparative Religions, the Middle Ages, and Modern China. Developed Google Sites and Weebly
websites for all courses taught. Sponsored both the international affairs club and the basketball club. Supervised numerous
Personal Projects and Extended Essays. Chaperoned and coordinated overseas trips to Malaysia and New Zealand, as well
as CAS trips to Gansu, China and Morocco. Completed DP History workshops for Level One and Two (Brisbane 2011 and
Shanghai 2013), Level One MYP Humanities workshop (Bangkok 2009), Level Two MYP Humanities/New Chapter (Hong
Kong 2012), and Level One and Three TOK workshops (New Zealand 2010 and Singapore 2013). Served as a school sports
and activities photographer. Lead the English Debate and Public Speaking Club and advise the Photography Club.
HI STORY TEACHER
PENTUCKET REG. HI GH SCHOOL WEST NEWBURY, MA 2003- 2008
Successfully prepared and implemented challenging and effective lessons for World History and American History courses
using technology, primary resources and textbooks. Taught at both the Honors and College Preparatory levels. Co-advised
the PRHS senior class for the 2003-04 school year. Co-organized the Pentucket Frisbee Club (2003-2008). Served as the
school sports and activities photographer.
MASCONOMET REG. HI GH SCHOOL TOPSFI ELD, MA 2002- 2003
Taught ninth grade world history and eleventh grade honors United States History. Supervised year-long history student
research project.
NO. 30 NI M PO VI LLAGE, LANTAU I SLAND MUI WO, HONG KONG
TEL +852 9527 6194 EMAIL DSANTELLA18@GMAI L. COM OR DSANTELLA@VSA. EDU. HK
DANIEL SANTELLA
EDUCATI ON
SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY, Salem, Massachusetts MA History, 2008. 4.00 Cumulative GPA.
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, Amherst, Massachusetts Secondary Teacher Education Program, 2002. Acquired
Licensure with Advanced Standing and completed extensive coursework in Education: History Teaching Methods, Education
and the Law, Educational Psychology, Teaching in the Middle and High School. Completed full time Student Teaching
Program at Turners Falls High School.
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, Amherst, Massachusetts BA History, 2001. 3.88 Cumulative GPA. Additional
coursework in Political Science.
OTHER EXPERI ENCES, SKI LLS, AFFI LI ATI ONS AND I NTERESTS
Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society (since 2001).
Ermonian Scholarship for excellence in History Studies at the Univ. of Mass. (2001).
Assistant Photo Editor and Sports Photographer: UMASS Daily Collegian (1998-2001).
Studied abroad in the Netherlands (1998).
Avid photographer. Samples at: www.ickr.com/photos/libby_donohoe/sets/72157603900894908/show
REFERRALS
Richard Parker: Principal at Victoria Shanghai Academy.
Work: 852 3402 1000 E-mail: rparker@vsa.edu.hk
Iain Melville: Diploma Coordinator at Victoria Shanghai Academy (2010-2013). Currently at West Island School, Hong Kong.
Work: 852 9102 4304 E-mail: ellivlem@gmail.com
Alexander Murchie: Humanities Department Head at Victoria Shanghai Academy (2011-Present).
Work: 852 3402 1000 E-mail: amurchie@vsa.edu.hk
Jake Eagle: MYP Coordinator at Victoria Shanghai Academy (2009-2013).
Work: 07462 789692 (Germany) E-mail: jacoboeagle@gmail.com
Mark Harrison: Senior Vice Principal of Victoria Shanghai Academy.
Work: 852 3402 1000 E-mail: mharrison@vsa.edu.hk
Michael Stevens: Social Studies Department Head at Pentucket Regional High School. West Newbury, Ma. USA.
Work: (978) 363-5507 Home: (978) 346-4363 E-mail: stevens@prsd.org