RORY MCCORMICK
Zagreb
Summary
Experienced and passionate educator with over a decade of international teaching experience across Europe and Asia. Skilled in curriculum development, differentiated instruction, and leading large educational teams. Committed to creating engaging, personalised learning experiences that foster student success and enjoyment for mathematics.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Mathematics, MYP and IBDP
American International School of Zagreb
08.2025 - Current
- 5.8 Class average in the 2026 IB Examination.
- Curriculum and Assessment design for MYP programme.
- Mathematics Coach for Junior and Middle ISMTF Competitions.
Teacher of Mathematics, iGCSE and IBDP
Park Lane International School
Prague
08.2022 - 08.2025
- AA and AI mathematics courses.
- Staff coaching and curriculum design.
- Math Olympiad and ISMTF Competition Coach.
Head of Middle School Mathematics
UWCSEA Dover Campus
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Curriculum design and implementation.
- Staff coaching and professional development.
- Performance tracking and Intervention.
- Recruirment and budgeting.
Middle School Coordinator and STEM Lead
Marymount International School
Paris
01.2013 - 08.2018
- Curriculum design and alignment for mathematics and science.
- Providing inhouse staff training.
- Presenter at the ELSA 2017 conference.
- Member of the accreditation committee for COIS visit.
Head of Mathematics, GCSE and A-Level
Calderstones School
Liverpool
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Staff training, performance management and
lesson observations. - Data analysis and intervention strategies.
Mathematics Teacher, GCSE and A-Level
The North Liverpool Academy
Liverpool
08.2006 - 01.2008
Mathematics Teacher, GCSE and A-Level
Campion High School
Liverpool
09.2004 - 08.2006
Education
Qualified Teacher Status -
Hope University
Liverpool01-2005
Post Graduate Certificate in Education -
Hope University
Liverpool01-2004
BSc Hons - Mathematics
Queens University
Belfast01-2003
A-Level Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics -
St Mac Nissi's College
Carnlough01-1999
Skills
CURRICULA
- IBDP AI/AA SL/HL
- MYP
- IGCSE/A-Level
- Common Core
TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP
- Curriculum design and Coaching
- Conceptual Understanding
- Mathematics Competition Coach
- CIS Accredited Evaluator
TECHNOLOGY
- Google Certified Educator
- CAD Software
LANGUAGES
- French – B1 (Alliance Française)
References
Katherine McMullen
High School Principle
American International School of Zagreb
katherine.mcmullen@aisz.hr
Darin Fahrney
School Director
American International School of Zagreb
darin.fahrney@aisz.hr
Timeline
Teacher of Mathematics, MYP and IBDP
American International School of Zagreb
08.2025 - Current
Teacher of Mathematics, iGCSE and IBDP
Park Lane International School
08.2022 - 08.2025
Head of Middle School Mathematics
UWCSEA Dover Campus
08.2018 - 08.2022
Middle School Coordinator and STEM Lead
Marymount International School
01.2013 - 08.2018
Head of Mathematics, GCSE and A-Level
Calderstones School
01.2008 - 01.2013
Mathematics Teacher, GCSE and A-Level
The North Liverpool Academy
08.2006 - 01.2008
Mathematics Teacher, GCSE and A-Level
Campion High School
09.2004 - 08.2006
Qualified Teacher Status -
Hope University
Post Graduate Certificate in Education -
Hope University
BSc Hons - Mathematics
Queens University
A-Level Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics -
St Mac Nissi's College