Innovative Kindergarten Teacher creates individualized lesson plans promoting the intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth of students. Adapts instructional strategies to meet various learning needs and objectives. A student-centric educator with an unwavering commitment to optimizing success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Wesleyan Christian Academy
West Bay, Grand Cayman
08.2021 - Current
Encouraged students to think critically by posing questions and providing stimulating materials.
Organized activities that promoted physical, mental, and social development.
Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts, and phone calls.
Used a wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance the needs of a diverse student population.
Worked closely with peers to devise and utilize advanced technology and smart boards.
Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
Created and maintained a safe learning environment for students.
Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.
Attended educational conferences and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
Integrated music, art, drama, literature, science, math into lesson plans for hands-on learning experiences.
Monitored student behavior throughout the day to ensure safety rules were being followed.
Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
Assessed current teaching methods and techniques used by staff members in order to provide feedback on their effectiveness.
Promoted an atmosphere of respect amongst students by enforcing disciplinary codes consistently throughout the school year.
Evaluated curricula, teaching methods and programs to determine effectiveness and compliance with local regulations.
Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
Created an environment where all students feel valued regardless of their background or cultural identity.
Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
Supervised administrative staff responsible for student records, health services, transportation and food services.
Cultivated strong relationships with parents, students and members of the community to ensure a safe learning environment.
Directed the implementation of district initiatives such as Response to Intervention program, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports system and 1, 1 technology integration plan.
Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
Reviewed test scores from standardized tests administered at different grade levels in order to track academic progress over time.
Organized parent-teacher conferences throughout the year in order to update families about their child's progress towards meeting academic goals set forth by the school administration.
Served as a liaison between school administration, local government agencies and external organizations involved in providing educational services.
Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
Ensured that all classrooms are equipped with necessary materials needed for successful instruction delivery including textbooks, computers, lab equipment .
Organized regular meetings with faculty members to discuss issues related to instruction, assessment strategies and classroom management techniques.
Principal
Tiffany's Pre-School
West Bay, Grand Cayman
01.2021 - 07.2021
Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, families, and other stakeholders to promote collaboration among all participants in the educational process.
Provided coaching sessions for teachers on best practices for classroom organization and management as well as effective instructional strategies.
Developed instructional methods and content for educational or student activity programs.
Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline, and honesty.
Oversaw the day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff, and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet O.E.S standards.
Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to determine areas needing improvement.
Developed, implemented, and evaluated school policies and procedures.
Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons, and student activities.
Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
Created an environment where all students feel valued regardless of their background or cultural identity.
Developed positive relationships with school, teachers, parents and local community.
Recruited, hired and trained teaching staff.
Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
Organized parent-teacher conferences throughout the year in order to update families about their child's progress towards meeting academic goals set forth by the school administration.
Founder and Principal
Roseville Early Childhood and Preparatory School
Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica
01.2006 - 09.2019
Led cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions for customers needs.
Coordinated and directed budget and financial operations to increase efficiency and maximize investments.
Established policies and procedures for efficient workflow management.
Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
Organized events such as conferences, staff, and Board meetings for promotional activities.
Created and managed the company's financial budgeting, forecasting, and reporting systems.
Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
Spearheaded new facility expansion within capital funds.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, best practices, and business developments.
Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints regarding services.
Built relationships with key stakeholders in the educational.
Developed and implemented a business plan to start the company.
Monitored performance rubric to ensure quality standards were maintained.
Recruited, hired and trained staff members to ensure that operational goals were met.
Devised organizational vision, mission and foundational structure to facilitate early growth.
Increased rapid student growth within first year from three students to forty five.
Answered correspondence promptly from Ministry of Education and other stake holders.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful outcomes.
Education
Virtual Instructional Leadership
National College of Educational Leadership
Min. Of Edu. Youth And Culture-Ja
07-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
• International University of The Caribbean
Mandeville-Santa Cruz Outlet
11-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
• International University of The Caribbean
Mandeville-Santa Cruz Outlet
05-2014
Associate of Arts - Human Exceptionalities
The Mico University College
Mandeville -Jamaica
08-2013
GED -
HEART NTA
St. Elizabeth
06-2005
GED -
St. Elizabeth Technical High Evening Institute
St. Elizabeth
06-2001
High School Diploma -
Lacovia Secondary School
Lacovia - St. Elizabeth- Ja.
06-1986
Skills
Excellent Classroom Management
Educational Games
Lesson Planning
Curriculum Planning
Reading Mastery
Student Records Management
Early Childhood Development
Parent Communication
Accomplishments
I have a Credit in Early Childhood Diploma
A second Class Honour - Degree in Primary Education
Principal's Award and Student of the Year Award
Selected by Min. of Education Ja. as Trained Teacher to Model best Practice to enhance teaching and Learning at Long Wood E.C.I. which saw rapid growth in my 8th month tenor.
Selected by M.O.E. Ja. to be trained online for Virtual Leadership- Certificate Awarded.
Successfully lead two school in achieving Satisfactory achievement in O.E.S. Standards
Certification
Degree in Primary Education 2017
Diploma in Early Childhood Education 2014
Certificate - HEART NTA Early Childhood Development Level 1-2