Darius B.

School Principal
Male47 y/oPrincipalLive in QingdaoNationality Philippines
Share

Summary

Darius B. Vidallon is a seasoned academic leader with over 20 years of experience in education management and program development across international and local settings. He has held pivotal roles such as Foundation Pathway Academic Director, School Executive Principal, and Academic Adviser, demonstrating expertise in establishing and overseeing university pathway programs (e.g., NCUK IFY and MPP, USPP, and UNSW UFS) and international curricula such as IGCSE, A-Level and IB, enhancing bilingual education, and managing day-to-day school operations. His strategic leadership has benefited institutions in China and in Bangladesh. A graduate of Philippine Normal University with a degree in BS Physics for Teachers (Cum Laude) and as a government scholar, Mr. Vidallon combines strong pedagogical foundations with advanced certifications, including TESOL, a Philippine professional teaching license, and trainer assessor credentials from TAFE Queensland, Australia. His academic journey also included postgraduate studies in Physics at Carnegie Mellon University. Mr. Vidallon’s global perspective, honed through extensive international experience, is complemented by his proven ability to innovate academic programs and foster collaboration with educational stakeholders worldwide. His track record underscores a commitment to academic excellence and cultural inclusivity, making him a valuable asset to any institution.

Work experience

Head/Principal of Pathway Project

HD Qingdao Wanda School
2024.08-Current(6 months)
Responsible for establishing, organising and managing the university pathway programs of the school. Part of the task is the hiring, training, supervising and assessing teachers. Student management is also part of the role.

International Principal

Mon Academy
2023.07-2024.06(a year)
Manages the day to day operation of the International Division. Responsible for hiring, training, supervising and assessing teachers. as well as student management.

Executive/Over-all Principal

Pledge Harbor International School
2022.11-2023.06(8 months)
Managed the day to day operation of the entire school. PHIS is the first and only IB International Boarding school in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Academic Principal

HD School Ningbo/Beijing
2021.03-2022.10(2 years)
Responsible for establishing, organising and managing the university pathway programs of the HD Ningbo and HD Beijing. Part of the task is the hiring, training, supervising and assessing teachers. Student management is also part of the role.

Lecturer then Academic Director then School Principal

Aoji International School
2009.02-2021.02(12 years)
Managed the entire operation of the school.

Educational experience

Carnegie Mellon University

Physics (units)
2000.09-2001.07(a year)
The Master's in Physics program at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) offers a rigorous and research-driven curriculum designed to provide students with a strong foundation in advanced physics. The program emphasizes both theoretical and experimental approaches, with opportunities to specialize in areas such as condensed matter physics, astrophysics, quantum mechanics, and computational physics. Students benefit from CMU's cutting-edge research facilities, interdisciplinary collaborations, and personalized mentorship from world-class faculty. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, or further doctoral studies.

Philippine Normal University

BS Physics (for Teachers)
1994.06-1998.05(4 years)
BS Physics for Teachers is a special program of the government to select 20 students nationwide to study at the Philippines' premier teaching - training institution. Darius graduated Cum Laude.

Languages

English
Proficient

Certificates

TESOL 120 hours
2022.03
Certificate IV Training and Assessment
2010.03

Skills

Educational Technology
Training and Assessment
Teaching
Educational Management
Resume Search
Nationality
Job category
City or country
Jobs
Candidates
Blog
Me