Kevin Chance Tate
Summary
Educator with 7+ years of experience teaching social sciences in an American high school dual-diploma program at a top-performing school in Rio de Janeiro. Skilled in curriculum design, cross-cultural instruction, and academic program coordination. Fluent in Portuguese and working knowledge of Spanish. Experienced in guiding program development and collaborating across departments to advance student achievement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Teacher
St. Augustine Catholic School K-12 (Colegio Santo Agostinho)
12.2017 - Current
- Taught Economics, U.S. History, Geography, and American Government and Financial Literacy in an international American dual-diploma high school program.
- Partnered with U.S. universities including University of Missouri (Mizzou), Texas Tech, and BYU to deliver accredited coursework.
- Instructed ESL high school students abroad in earning a U.S. high school diploma alongside their local studies.
- Collaborated with international education partners to adapt curriculum to meet both U.S. standards and local educational contexts.
- Facilitated cross-cultural learning and academic support for diverse student populations.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and accessibility of learning materials.
International Programs Assistant Coordinator
St. Augustine Catholic School K-12 (Colegio Santo Agostinho)
12.2021 - Current
- Assisted in the evaluation of academic programs, providing insights for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentored over 200 students on academic problems and made professional recommendations.
- Led assessment efforts to evaluate student learning outcomes and identify areas of improvement within the curriculum.
- Promoted program courses, activities and accomplishments, both internally and externally, to boost recruitment and retain diverse student body.
- Conducted research on international programs, analyzing trends to improve student engagement and satisfaction rates.
- Accompanied and mentored students during academic summer programs at UCLA and Stafford House in Cambridge, UK (2022 - 2024)
Cambridge Proficiency Exam Instructor
St. Augustine Catholic School (K-12)
08.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with educational staff to align curriculum with evolving TOEFL standards and requirements.
- Enhanced students'' reading and writing skills through targeted lessons and individualized feedback.
- Implemented data-driven instructional practices that led to significant improvements in overall student performance on TOEFL examinations.
- Contributed to a 99% exam pass rate, achieving the highest national scores and securing official recognition as a Cambridge Examination Center for the school.
Substitute Teacher
CPS and ROE 13
02.2015 - 11.2016
Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent
U.S. House of Representatives
11.2013 - 01.2015
- Conducted legislative research and prepared policy briefs on key social and economic issues.
- Attended meetings with congressional staff; received and processed official documents.
- Drafted letters, memos, and vote recommendations for the Congressman on legislative matters.
- Managed constituent communications, including emails from voters and other legislators.
- Built and maintained political and community contacts to support legislative initiatives.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised interns in the congressional office.
- Supported legislative work on immigration, family income and support services, veterans’ interests, and public education.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Illinois12-2013
MBA - International Relations
Fundação Getúlio Vargas
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil10-2020
Education Specialist Certificate - Specialization in Augustinian Education
Universidad Augustiniana
Bogotá, Colombia02-2021
Skills
- Expertise in multilingual translation
- Language education
- Experienced in Portuguese language proficiency
- Working knowledge of Spanish
- Administrative leadership
- Curriculum design
- Curriculum implementation
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Cambridge Examiner Certification
- Augustinian Educator Certification
- Illinois Substitute License
Timeline
International Programs Assistant Coordinator
St. Augustine Catholic School K-12 (Colegio Santo Agostinho)
12.2021 - Current
Cambridge Proficiency Exam Instructor
St. Augustine Catholic School (K-12)
08.2018 - Current
High School Teacher
St. Augustine Catholic School K-12 (Colegio Santo Agostinho)
12.2017 - Current
Substitute Teacher
CPS and ROE 13
02.2015 - 11.2016
Staff Assistant/Legislative Correspondent
U.S. House of Representatives
11.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Southern Illinois University
MBA - International Relations
Fundação Getúlio Vargas
Education Specialist Certificate - Specialization in Augustinian Education
Universidad Augustiniana
Similar Profiles
Vanessa FernandesVanessa Fernandes
Arts Club President at St. Augustine Catholic Secondary SchoolArts Club President at St. Augustine Catholic Secondary School
Mary ShouseMary Shouse
Substitute Teacher, PreK-2nd at St Augustine Catholic SchoolSubstitute Teacher, PreK-2nd at St Augustine Catholic School
Ashly JonesAshly Jones
Technology Teacher at St. Philip & St. Augustine Catholic AcademyTechnology Teacher at St. Philip & St. Augustine Catholic Academy
Patty HornPatty Horn
High School/Junior High School Teacher at Northeast School CorporationHigh School/Junior High School Teacher at Northeast School Corporation
Gerardo Sanchez ArosGerardo Sanchez Aros
High School Teacher at Irvin High School at El Paso Independent Sch DistrictHigh School Teacher at Irvin High School at El Paso Independent Sch District