Alicia Wilson-Whyte
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Dynamic educator with over 18 years of classroom and leadership experience in Jamaica and the United States. Expertise in lesson planning, student assessment, and classroom management. Proven ability to implement differentiated instruction and integrate technology to enhance student engagement and literacy. Recognized for fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, promoting healthy habits for long-term success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Dunn Elementary School
Dunn, North Carolina
08.2022 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Managed classroom behavior to create a positive learning environment.
- Led and collaborated with colleagues to enhance educational programs and student support.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and needs.
- Integrated technology into lessons to promote interactive learning experiences.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching practices.
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Created a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing resources and best practices for classroom success.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Tutored individual students after school hours as needed.
- Invited guest speakers to classroom to excite and engage students.
- Organized field trips to supplement classroom instruction.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
Elementary School Teacher
Grateful Hill Primary
Glengoffe, St. Catherine JA
01.2008 - 07.2022
- Coordinated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional practices.
- Assessed student performance through standardized tests and observations.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Supervised extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
- Arranged field trips as tool to provide students with real-world experiences.
- Tutored individual students after school hours as needed.
- Brought in purchased and donated materials to provide supplies for classroom activities.
- Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
Elementary School Teacher
New Mt. Industry All Age School
Mt. Industry, St. Catherine Jamaica
01.2003 - 06.2005
- Facilitated classroom activities that fostered student collaboration.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and needs.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching practices.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Supervised extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Tutored individual students after school hours as needed.
- Planned special events such as assemblies, holiday celebrations.
- Arranged field trips as tool to provide students with real-world experiences.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN07-2026
Bachelor of Science - Education
International University of The Caribbean
Kingston Jamaica11-2010
Diploma of Education - Primary Education
College of Agriculture, Science And Education
Portland Jamaica06-2006
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Student Assessment
- Instructional Strategies
- Parental Engagement
- Educational Technology
Accomplishments
- Serves as a team chair and the primary communicator between administration and team members.
- Mentor and support new team members.
- Led a collaborative team of 8 educators in facilitating a foundational literacy and Math Curriculum aligned with State Standard.
- Spearheaded targeted data-driven instruction and progress monitoring which resulted in the grade acheiving the highest "Blue" (Above Benchmark) rating on mClass school-wide for the academic year 2025-2026.
- Facilitate weekly Professional learning Community (PLC) data meeting to analyze students performances and adjust small groups intervention to target learning gaps.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Dunn Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Grateful Hill Primary
01.2008 - 07.2022
Elementary School Teacher
New Mt. Industry All Age School
01.2003 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
International University of The Caribbean
Diploma of Education - Primary Education
College of Agriculture, Science And Education