Derek Allison
Associate Manager (IB World Schools - IBWS - International Baccalaureate) and South Carolina State Director of Instruction (US Soccer - South Carolina)
- Role
- (Appointed on 1 January 2026) South Carolina State Director of Instruction at U.S. Soccer Federation
- Location
- Columbia, SC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Derek Allison
Associate Manager for the IB World Schools team as part of the Schools Office of the International Baccalaureate. I specialize in cross-programme implementation of the IB and supporting schools as they navigate the process of programme evaluation, allowing me the opportunity to offer multi-layer support to schools and their many stakeholders. I am passionate about equal access for all to high-level education, having spent thirteen years as a public school educator and programme coordinator, with the final ten coming in an IB World School. I am passionate about supporting inclusive and intercultural understanding in all schools, and take pride in being a results and data-driven professional. Current Job: Associate Manager (IB World Schools - IBWS - International Baccalaureate)Most Recent Completed Education: Principal Certificate Program (Secondary/High School), Eastern Washington University (Completed: December, 2021)Most Recent Professional Development Conference/Professional Learning Experience: Leading an IB Education (Attended: December, 2022)Most Recent Project: IB World School\'s Diploma Programme/Career-Related Programme Team\'s Examination/Assessment Readiness for 2026 Examinations (May/November) Video Library and Q&A Sessions (Work Started September, 2025)Specialties: IB Policy, IB Programmes, Supporting IB\'s Stakeholders (Internal and External), IB Diploma Programme Coordination, Teacher, Professional Development Leader, Testing/Examination Administration, Organizational Leadership, Budgeting & Expenditures, Policy Writing & Compliance, Teacher Evaluator, Teacher Mentor, Teacher Coach, Referee Instructor, Referee, Referee Coach, Athletic Coach
Experience
(Appointed on 1 January 2026) South Carolina State Director of Instruction
Nov 2025 — Present
Appointed 1 January 2026) South Carolina State Director of Instruction - US Soccer (Referee)
Education
College of Charleston
Gifted and Talented Endorsement, Secondary Education and Teaching
2012 — 2012
Coastal Carolina University
Master's Degree in the Art of Teaching (M.A.T.) - Secondary Social Studies, Secondary Education and Teaching
2009 — 2010
University of La Verne
Master's +30 (Specialty: Computer Technology), Secondary Education and Teaching
2016 — 2017
Clemson University
AP US History Certification, Secondary Education and Teaching
2013 — 2013
Eastern Washington University
Pricipals Certificate Program, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
2020 — 2021
Coastal Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science
2005 — 2009
Skills
- Management
- Leadership
- Educational Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Grant Writing
- Proposal Writing
- Writing Skills
- Microsoft Office 2007
- Mac Os X
- E-Mail Management
- Communication
- Self-Management
- Self-Driven
- Networking
- Social Media
- Critical Thinking
- Research
- Internet Research
- Internet Explorer
- Internet Software
- Mobile Devices
- Mobile Technology
- Teaching
- Sports Marketing
- Sports
- Student Development
- Athletics
- Staff Development
- Curriculum Design
- Curriculum Development
- Tutoring
- Instructional Design
- Classroom
- Teacher Training
- Instructional Technology
- Leadership Development
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Coaching
- Educational Technology
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