Maxime Sinal

Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

About

Experienced English Teacher with a demonstrated history of working in secondary education. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, and Social Media. Strong education professional with a Master of Science (M.S.) focused in Secondary English Education from Hofstra University.

Experience

  • Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) Co-Facilitator at National Association of Independent Schools
    Sep 2016 - Dec 2024 · 8 yrs 4 mos

    SDLC is a multiracial, multicultural gathering of upper school student leaders (grades nine - 12) from across the U.S. SDLC focuses on self-reflecting, forming allies, and building community. Led by a diverse team of trained adult and peer facilitators, participants will develop effective cross-cultural communication skills, better understand the nature and development of effective strategies for social justice, practice expression through the arts, and learn networking principles and strategies. In addition to large group sessions, SDLC "family groups" and "home groups" allow for small group, often intense dialogue and sharing.

  • English Department Chair + DEIB Coordinator at The Wardlaw + Hartridge School
    Jul 2022 - Jun 2024 · 2 yrs

    • Coordinate ongoing review of the 6th-12th grades English curriculum • Provide feedback to teachers based on in-class observations and one-on-one conferences • Serve as a member of the senior academic leadership team to ensure curricular alignment across divisions and department • Advocate for the English department as a liaison between school leadership and department faculty • Partner with administration in the process of hiring new faculty • Mentor and support English department colleagues

  • English Teacher at Xavier High School
    Jul 2018 - Jun 2022 · 4 yrs

  • Upper School English Teacher at Tower Hill School
    Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 · 1 yr