Lee M.

Lee M. has a diverse range of work experience. They most recently worked as an Academic Operations Director at Shorelight starting in 2023. Prior to that, they were the Director of Educational Consulting at Perceiver Education Inc. from 2021 to 2023.

From 2017 to 2021, Lee M. worked at the King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang International Demonstration School. They held multiple roles, including Guidance Counselor, Founding Global Relations Coordinator, and Founding Faculty. In their roles as Guidance Counselor, they successfully guided and mentored Grade 12 students for university admissions, resulting in acceptances to numerous elite university programs in Thailand and abroad. As the Founding Global Relations Coordinator, Lee M. established and managed the Global Relations Department, collaborating with multiple departments to expand its vision and develop admissions procedures. As a Founding Faculty member, they taught academic English, led the English Department to create a school-wide literacy week, and participated in various student support groups and extracurricular activities.

Lee M. also has experience as a Lecturer at the King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, teaching courses on leadership, personal development, professional ethics, and academic listening and speaking from 2018 to 2019.

Prior to their work in education, Lee M. worked as an Admissions Consultant at AGOS Japan, where they advised clients on American and international MBA and graduate school programs. They developed strategies for school selection, application preparation, and interview practice, and achieved record numbers of admits for the company.

Additionally, Lee M. has held teaching positions as an Adjunct Faculty Member / Lecturer at New York University, an MBA and Graduate School Consultant / Counselor at Reve Counseling, and a Visiting Faculty Member / Lecturer at Asia University. At Asia University, they created interactive and communicative English lessons for various departments and received high evaluations from students. They also actively participated in the university's speech contest and chaired the Budget Committee for a faculty of lecturers.

Before transitioning into education, Lee M. worked as a Native Head Teacher at Nagisa Junior and Senior High School, where they taught English and oversaw curriculum development and student performance. They also worked as a Head English Teacher and Supervisor at Songyuan Foreign Studies College / SAGE Education Group.

Overall, Lee M. has extensive experience in education, admissions consulting, and leadership positions, with a strong focus on guiding students in the university admissions process and creating positive learning environments.

Lee M. has pursued a diverse education history in the field of education. They have obtained a Doctor of Education - EdD degree in Leadership from Spalding University, with an expected completion in 2025. Prior to this, Lee M. earned a Master of Education (Ed.M) degree with a specialization in Learning and Teaching from Harvard University. Additionally, they hold a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Ethnic Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. During their academic journey, Lee M. also participated in a study abroad program at Kanda University of International Studies in Chiba, Japan, where they focused on Japanese Society and Culture.

In terms of certifications, Lee M. has obtained a "Growth Mindset and Positive Climate" certificate from Columbia University in 2019. They also hold a CELTA Teaching Certificate from Cambridge ESOL, University of Cambridge, although the year of completion is not specified. Moreover, Lee M. has acquired an IELTS Speaking and Writing Examination Training Certificate from the British Council. Additionally, they possess a Japanese Teaching License from the Hiroshima Prefectural Board of Education and a TEAP (Test of English for Academic Purposes) Examiner Certificate from the Eiken Foundation of Japan.