DIAN FARQUHARSON-HARRIS
West Bay,West Bay
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY A dedicated and self-motivated individual with extensive school experience and who has a passion for teaching and making an impact on students’ lives. An individual desirous of contributing to the advancement of people and the organization by applying acceptable qualities, attitudes, and competencies that inspires others to be their best. Experienced in engaging students through positive interactions and creative means to build confidence and mastery in their pursuits, Organized and dependable in managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and is willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching/Classroom, homeroom teacher
- Taught various Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) – CSEC and CAPE subjects – Principles of Business, Principles of Accounts, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Office Administration, Information Technology, Keyboarding
- Planned and delivered lessons to various groups of students using differentiated teaching methods and teaching aids to meet the objectives of the curriculum
- Wrote and graded examination papers
- Supervised students work and provided opportunities for confidence building
- Tracked, assessed and documented students’ progress and performance and gave timely feed back
- Reported on students at teacher/parent conferences
- Met deadlines for lesson and coverage, marking and submission of grades and report writing
- Prepared and submitted yearly department action plans aligned to the Ministry of Education’s national targets and the school’s objectives and mission
- Fostered good rapport with students and parents
- Promoted an environment conducive for personal and academic development
- Facilitated workshops and coached students in preparation for exams
- Engaged students in business simulation exercises – Entrepreneurial activities
- Represented the school at CXC workshops relating to the syllabus and examination matters
- Served as, Business Department
- Collaborated with staff to discuss departmental matters and expectations
- Attended faculty supervisors’ meeting with administration to address curriculum, resources, student-related issues and school activities
- Identified resources – textbooks, curriculum materials, teaching aids, educational websites, resource personnel
- Developed hand-outs, worksheets, past papers, rubrics and evaluation sheets
- Designed and prepared content material for grade 9 Introduction to Accounts
- Used technological tools, aided lesson preparation and delivery, recorded and analyzed data
- Presented department reports at staff and stakeholder meetings
- Supervised and evaluated department staff
- Collaborated with team members, supervisors, and parents regarding student matters
- Monitored syllabus coverage and the writing and preparing of tests and examination papers
- Supported teachers in classroom management and curriculum issues
- Solicited feedback from staff to identify areas of improvement and discussed relevant solutions
- Attended curriculum planning meetings and seminars
- Addressed needs of the department – classroom space, syllabus coverage, time-tabling, student placement and teacher/student resources
- Oversaw the administration of the internal assessment component of the Caribbean Examination Council’s examination within the department
- Guided students in completing Paper 3 component of their exams in the respective subject areas, marked finished projects, documented results, selected samples for submission and upload grades to the examiner’s portal
- Co-curricular activities
Assistant Sports House leader, Student advisor
Achievement program
- Raised funds for various causes
- Committees
- Contributed to planning Internal Examination
- Organized devotions
- Engaged in school strategic planning
- Script maker for Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Economics
- Adhered to strict examination guidelines
- Complied with answer sheet requirements
- Ensured accurate script marking and record keeping
- Met stipulated output targets
- Contributed to effective teamwork
- Recognitions
- Recognized for department achievements - Exceptional student passes in external exams
- Awarded school “Teacher of the Year”
- Received "Teacher Recognition" award from Education Ministry
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students
Substitute Teacher
Cayman International School
11.2019 - Current
- Provide coverage for teachers in their absence
- This involves following lesson plans for all the divisions ranging from Early Childhood to High school and specialist classes
- Assist teachers and students in classwork and classroom management matters
- Supervise students -lunch, recess, playground, trips, morning arrivals, specialist classes
- Provide one-on-one support
- Contribute to safe and orderly conduct of students
- Adhere to mission and objectives of the school and its learning principles and philosophy
Classroom Teacher and Business Department Supervisor
Charlemont High School, Saint
09.1996 - 08.2017
Administrative Assistant
General Accident Insurance Company
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Provided clerical and personnel assistance to the Human Resource Manager and the office staff
- Performed receptionist duties and operated the switchboard
- Answered telephone inquiries from clients, vendors, and the public
- Coordinated office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders
- Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget
- Upkeep of Office machines
- Addressed staff welfare needs
- Maintained staff personnel records and other department records
Education
Darkness to Light Certificate First Aid Training Certificate in teaching English as a Foreign Language Udemy certificates Motivation and Employee Engagement Double your Assertiveness -
Master’s Degree - Educational Administration
2008
Bachelor’s Degree - Management Studies and Accounting
The University of the West Indies
2003
Diploma - Technical Education - Secretarial Studies
University of Technology
1996
Skills
- SKILLS AND ATTITUDES
- Management skills
- Supervisory skills
- Analytic and solution oriented
- Coaching skills
- Enterprising skills
- Detail-oriented
- Good work ethics
- Conscientious
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Cayman International School
11.2019 - Current
Classroom Teacher and Business Department Supervisor
Charlemont High School, Saint
09.1996 - 08.2017
Administrative Assistant
General Accident Insurance Company
01.1990 - 01.1992
Teaching/Classroom, homeroom teacher
Assistant Sports House leader, Student advisor
Achievement program
Darkness to Light Certificate First Aid Training Certificate in teaching English as a Foreign Language Udemy certificates Motivation and Employee Engagement Double your Assertiveness -
Master’s Degree - Educational Administration
Bachelor’s Degree - Management Studies and Accounting
The University of the West Indies
Diploma - Technical Education - Secretarial Studies
University of Technology
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