Mark Porter

Leading School Learning and Wellbeing

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Mark is an experienced pastoral and academic school leader. He recently served as a Boarding Houseparent working with students from around the world. At United World College of South East Asia, Mark worked as Head of Grade, Head of Department and House Leader. He has taught Humanities, English, Life Skills and Theory of Knowledge. Mark served on the Board of UWCSEA Governors having been elected by the teaching staff. Mark worked on the Initiative for Peace programme, as well as the Teacher to Teacher programme, where he was part of the partnership with the Cambodian Children’s Fund to provide teacher training in Phnom Penh. Mark has also worked with students on Global Concerns and Round Square projects and has led a student visit to Southern Africa to support the Service work of the United World College in Eswatini.

Experience

  • Social Studies Teacher at Lycée Français de San Francisco
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • Accreditation Evaluator at Council of International Schools
    Mar 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 4 mos

  • DP Examiner at International Baccalaureate
    Jun 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 1 mo

  • UWC South East Asia (12 yrs)
    • Boarding Houseparent
      Aug 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr

    • Head of Grade
      Aug 2021 - Aug 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • House Leader
      Aug 2018 - Aug 2024 · 6 yrs 1 mo

  • Site Based Educator at Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region
    Sep 2011 - Jul 2013 · 1 yr 11 mos