Aduke Natalie Kathy-Ann Joseph-Caesar
274 Berry Drive Beach Bay Box 1390GT
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in Public Safety and Prison Rehabilitation Leadership, excelling in strategic planning and program management. Successfully reduced recidivism through innovative rehabilitation initiatives, fostering collaboration and enhancing staff development. Proven ability to implement change and drive organizational goals, while maintaining a focus on community engagement and positive outcomes.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director of Rehabilitation and Re-entry
His Majesty's Cayman Islands Prison Service
07.2012 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with correctional standards and policies.
- Led strategic initiatives to reduce recidivism rates through rehabilitation programs and community engagement.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to promote professional development among staff.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to streamline processes and enhance overall service delivery within the prison system.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting collaboration, transparency, and open communication among team members.
- Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals, ensuring alignment with company''s mission and vision.
- Monitored performance metrics, analyzing trends to identify areas requiring attention or improvement.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to successfully execute large-scale projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth functioning of organizational activities.
- Advanced professional development opportunities for staff members through targeted training programs designed to build skills essential for success in their roles.
Management Support Advisor
Ministry Of Home Affairs
04.2011 - 07.2012
- Coordinated cross-departmental communication to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for management support functions, improving workflow consistency.
- Facilitated project planning sessions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and resource allocation across departments.
- Maintained accurate records of all relevant documentation, ensuring easy access for future reference.
- Collaborated with various departments to ensure seamless communication between teams, leading to better decision making.
- Managed multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and quality results.
- Recorded time allocated to projects and updated master tracking documents.
- Completed Cabinet Papers and reviewed policies and strategic plans
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
- Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
Trainee Programme Director (Secondment)
Canadian Training Institute (CTI) -Breaking the Cycle Project
09.2008 - 04.2011
- Assisted in developing training materials for community engagement initiatives.
- Coordinated logistics for workshops and training sessions, ensuring smooth operations.
- Supported project team in data collection and analysis for program evaluation.
- Engaged with participants to gather feedback, enhancing future training efforts.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to streamline project workflows.
- Conducted research on best practices in community development and training methodologies.
- Participated in team meetings, contributing ideas for continuous improvement of project strategies.
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Redevelop and renew people by enabling and providing opportunities so that they can leave their violent
and antisocial lifestyles, address their aggressive behaviours and remove barriers to education and
employment. - Work with various justice related agencies to confidentially and successfully engage young men and women
between the ages of 15 and 30 years, who are currently not in school, are unemployed, and have links with
gangs, but who are committed to participating in BTC and accept cooperative group norms and agreements. - Established lasting relationships with peers, leadership and customers using strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Education & Development Coordinator
His Majesty's Cayman Islands Prison Service
02.2005 - 06.2008
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed training materials and resources for team onboarding and ongoing development. Responsible for overall coordination of the prisoner education and development program, orientation
and training of all new staff. - Implemented tracking systems to monitor project progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment efforts, attracting a talented pool of individuals to support organizational initiatives.
- Developed training programs for new hires in the rehabilitation department, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles at the organization.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support strategic decision making.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate communication and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Supervise academic, vocational and clinical staff. Continually improve teaching, learning and advising
resources to better serve prisoners and help them succeed to achieve the public safety goal.
Educator/Counsellor
His Majesty's Cayman Islands Prison Service
03.2003 - 06.2005
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Facilitated collaborative classroom environments fostering prison student participation and critical thinking.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate prison student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Mentored volunteers, providing guidance on prison classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with community stakeholders to enhance prison student learning experiences.
- Analyzed student data to identify trends, driving targeted interventions for academic and cognitive improvement.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with team members to track and improve clients learning and development journey. journey.
Case Manager
Cayman Islands Marine Institute
05.2001 - 04.2003
- Coordinated case management for diverse youth clients.
- Serve as liaison between young offenders, their families, the courts and other agencies.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for clients in need of support.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to ensure clients development and progress.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting plans as necessary to meet evolving needs.
- Supervising the case management process which includes leading the Treatment Team, developing Treatment Plans, evaluating client needs and ensuring the timely delivery of appropriate programme services to meet these needs.
- Staff training to establish and engender the appropriate culture and environment to enable growth and redevelopment of youth clients.
Mathematics Teacher/School Facilitator
Ministry of Education Trinidad and Tobago
09.1983 - 01.1998
- Developed and implemented comprehensive mathematics curricula aligned with national educational standards.
- Prepare and nurture positive citizens for the 21st century by instructing and creating analytic thinkers and problem solvers while engaging excellence in education via O’Level CXC mathematics.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and understanding of mathematical concepts, thus equipping students with the ability to solve complex problems and think critically.
about issues unrelated to mathematical concepts. - Use mathematical practices to equip students with the ability to solve complex problems and think critically
about issues unrelated to mathematical concepts. - Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods to ensure mastery of curriculum objectives.
- Mentored new teachers in effective instructional techniques and classroom management strategies.
Education
Post Masters Graduate Diploma - Criminology, Penology And Management
Cambridge University
Cambridge England10.2012
Master of Science - Counselling Psychology
University of The West Indies
Mona Campus Jamaica11.2004
Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist - Psychology
Ohio University
Ohio USA08.2004
Teachers Diploma - Mathematics And Drama Therapy - Education
University of Trinidad And Tobago
Valsayn’s Teachers College07.1997
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Change management
- Program management
- Program implementation
Timeline
Deputy Director of Rehabilitation and Re-entry
His Majesty's Cayman Islands Prison Service
07.2012 - Current
Management Support Advisor
Ministry Of Home Affairs
04.2011 - 07.2012
Trainee Programme Director (Secondment)
Canadian Training Institute (CTI) -Breaking the Cycle Project
09.2008 - 04.2011
Education & Development Coordinator
His Majesty's Cayman Islands Prison Service
02.2005 - 06.2008
Educator/Counsellor
His Majesty's Cayman Islands Prison Service
03.2003 - 06.2005
Case Manager
Cayman Islands Marine Institute
05.2001 - 04.2003
Mathematics Teacher/School Facilitator
Ministry of Education Trinidad and Tobago
09.1983 - 01.1998
Post Masters Graduate Diploma - Criminology, Penology And Management
Cambridge University
Master of Science - Counselling Psychology
University of The West Indies
Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist - Psychology
Ohio University
Teachers Diploma - Mathematics And Drama Therapy - Education
University of Trinidad And Tobago