Michael (Mike) Ho
39/7 Nichada Thani, Bang Talad,Nonthaburi
Summary
Experienced English Language Arts, Social Science, and Learning Support educator with fifteen years of teaching experience across Elementary, Middle, and High School. Demonstrated expertise in reading and writing instruction, curriculum design, and the Science of Reading. Skilled in delivering differentiated, standards-aligned instruction that promotes literacy growth for diverse learners. Collaborative and data-driven educator committed to supporting student success in rigorous academic environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Learning Support Teacher
International School Bangkok
Bangkok
07.2021 - Current
- Designed and delivered evidence-based reading interventions grounded in the Science of Reading, resulting in six student exits from reading support within one year.
- Supported literacy development for Grades 1-5 through individualized, data-driven instruction.
- Facilitated K-12 professional learning on the Science of Reading and high-leverage instructional strategies.
- Used progress monitoring data from reading and math in both classrooms and interventions to inform instruction as a PLC.
- Played a key role in developing the new Individual Learning Plan (ILP) format; facilitated workshops and mentored colleagues in implementation.
- Partnered with teachers to align classroom instruction with ILP goals and support diverse learning needs.
New Faculty Coordinator
International School Bangkok
Bangkok
01.2022 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with HR, CFO, and Deputy Head of School to plan and organize Zoom meetings, schedules, requests, and orientation week activities for incoming faculty and staff.
- Organized social events and check-ins for new faculty throughout the school year.
- Developed a Google Site and a housekeeper database for new faculty and staff to help them transition smoothly to ISB.
Evidence and Research Team Member
MARIO Framework
Bangkok
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Co-presented One-to-One Learning at the SENIA 2021 Conference.
- Engaged in continuous projects with the MARIO team involving research and feedback for the MARIO Software.
- Wrote a monthly research summary in the MARIO Memo and served as a member of the MARIO Educational Advisory Council.
Middle School EAL Teacher (Summer School)
International School Bangkok
Bangkok
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided opportunities for current MS EAL students to advance in the MS EAL program.
- Delivered targeted instruction in English language skills aligned with Common Core ELA standards to address students' specific areas for improvement.
- Prepared students for the ISB admissions test for students seeking to enroll in ISB.
Grade 6/7 Humanities (English Language Arts & Social Studies) Teacher
American Embassy School
New Delhi
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Taught integrated English Language Arts and Social Studies to Grades 6-7 classes consisting of diverse learning needs.
- Implemented differentiated instruction and inquiry-based learning on close reading, literary analysis, academic writing, and research-based argumentation.
- Designed units aligned with Common Core ELA standards, fostering growth in reading comprehension, written expression, and critical thinking.
- Monitored and documented measurable progress in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and social studies for every student based on formative and summative assessments.
- Prepared Grade 7 Humanities for the National History Day (NHD) project and organized the first online NHD event at AES.
Middle School Learning Support Teacher
American Embassy School
New Delhi
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Taught Learning Enrichment, a pull-out class, that consisted of students receiving Tier 3 intervention.
- Served as case manager of 14 students in the middle school who were receiving Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
- Wrote IEPs; facilitated IEP meetings; and progress monitored 10 students who had IEP eligibility, such as autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), Down syndrome, Tourette syndrome, ADHD, specific learning disability, and OCD.
- Implemented reading and math interventions and observed the growth of 100% of my students in either reading or math, according to Fall 2018, Spring 2019, and Fall 2020 MAP scores.
- Hosted annual Professional Development sessions for teachers and teaching assistants in the school.
- Devised the online Learning Hub program in the middle school that welcomed all students in the middle school to join a safe and positive space to learn, collaborate, and feel supported.
Social, Emotional, Behavioral (SEB) Core Strategic Planning Team Member
American Embassy School
New Delhi
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Identified the areas of strength and the areas of growth related to structure, systems, and training; personnel; and within the classroom at the AES middle school in the 2018-2019 school year.
- Collaborated with cross-divisional teams to develop a long-term strategic plan for Social, Emotional, and Behavioral (SEB) supports, analyzing schoolwide systems and staff input to inform implementation.
Key Stage 3 Coordinator
Satit Prasarnmit International Program
Bangkok
08.2012 - 07.2018
- Implemented the Response to Intervention (RTI) model for students with learning difficulties across homerooms and mainstream classrooms; provided strategies and activities for teachers to implement in the classroom.
- Developed a goal-setting system on SchoolBase for students, parents, and homeroom teachers to participate in every term; successfully guided 100% of students in academic probation to meet all of their academic goals and advance to the next grade.
- Oversaw the academic progress, behavioral concerns, and well-being of all Year 8 and Year 9 students.
English Teacher
Satit Prasarnmit International Program
Bangkok
09.2011 - 07.2012
- Significantly improved the students' English listening skills, speaking skills, and writing skills; their examination scores and overall grade rose by an average of 8% in the second semester.
Education
Advanced Certified Autism Specialist -
IBCCES
04.2024
Graduate Certificate in Special Education -
University of Southern California
05.2019
Teaching Certification in Special Education, ELL, Social Studies (K-12) -
WA, USA
03.2017
Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Social Science
University of Southern California
03.2017
TESOL Certification -
American TESOL Institute
09.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Business
University of California, Riverside
06.2011
Skills
- Common Core English Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening) Standards
- Science of Reading: Foundational Skills to Language Comprehension
- The Writing Process and Genre-Based Instruction
- Research and Media Literacy
- WIDA, DRA, and Writing Rubric-Based Assessments
- Differentiated Instruction for English Language Learners and Tier 2–3 Readers
- Reading and Writing Workshop
- Inquiry Approach to Learning
- Using Data to Inform Instruction and Identify Student Needs through PLC
- Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) & Response to Intervention (RTI)
- Multilingual: English, Thai, Mandarin, and Cantonese
Selected Achievements
- Guided Grade 6 and 7 Humanities/English Language Arts students at AES to achieve measurable growth in reading and writing, with over 90% of students showing meeting expected growth on Spring 2019 and 2020 MAP assessments.
- Completed Dyslexia training and led professional development and consultation sessions on identifying and supporting students with Dyslexia at both foundational and grade-level reading standards.
- Improved Tier 3 students' reading fluency and comprehension, leading to six successful exits from reading intervention within one school year at ISB.
Professional Development
- The Writing Revolution, 08/2025 - present
- Cognitive Coaching Part 1, The International School of Kuala Lumpur, 02/2025
- Corrective Math Implementation Training, 05/2025
- Overcoming Dyslexia Course, Yale University, 02/2024
- Really Great Reading Workshop, 01/2024
- Sustainable and Equitable SEL Workshop, IFSEL, 10/2023
- Special Education Network and Inclusion (SENIA) Conference, 12/2021, 12/2022, 12/2023
- MARIO Educator Level 1 Certification, 05/2021
- Special Education Network and Inclusion (SENIA) Conference at IS Manila, 12/2020
- T3 EduProtocols Cyber Learning Lab with Sonny Managa (online), 07/2020
- National History Day (NHD) Certificate of Professional Development, 07/2020
- National History Day (NHD) Workshop at Singapore American School, 10/2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Middle School EAL Teacher (Summer School)
International School Bangkok
06.2022 - 07.2023
New Faculty Coordinator
International School Bangkok
01.2022 - 06.2025
Elementary School Learning Support Teacher
International School Bangkok
07.2021 - Current
Evidence and Research Team Member
MARIO Framework
05.2021 - 08.2024
Grade 6/7 Humanities (English Language Arts & Social Studies) Teacher
American Embassy School
07.2018 - 06.2021
Middle School Learning Support Teacher
American Embassy School
07.2018 - 06.2021
Social, Emotional, Behavioral (SEB) Core Strategic Planning Team Member
American Embassy School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Key Stage 3 Coordinator
Satit Prasarnmit International Program
08.2012 - 07.2018
English Teacher
Satit Prasarnmit International Program
09.2011 - 07.2012
Advanced Certified Autism Specialist -
IBCCES
Graduate Certificate in Special Education -
University of Southern California
Teaching Certification in Special Education, ELL, Social Studies (K-12) -
WA, USA
Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Social Science
University of Southern California
TESOL Certification -
American TESOL Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Business
University of California, Riverside