- Volunteering
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home garden
Charmaine Downer Thomas
Roswell,Georgia
Summary
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Old Harbour Primary School
11.1998 - Current
- Company Overview: Most of my years in teaching were spent at the Old Harbour Primary School, I fulfilled many tasks which are listed below and was awarded seniority in 2015, highlighting my contribution to the school for over two decades.
- Guiding lesson plans development and delivery
- Ensuring accurate academic records are kept for all students
- Implementing the Honour Roll Board in grade
- Reducing the level of indiscipline in the grade.
- Utilizing creative means, such as songwriting when teaching
- Successfully facilitating Grade Parent/Teachers meetings in grade
- Establishes an effective Red Cross in school
Education
B.A - General Studies Emphasis Guidance & Counselling
Jamaica Theological Seminary
01.2006
Diploma in Primary Education -
Mico University College
01.2001
Skills
- Teaching
- Creativity
- Public Speaking
- Leadership
- Classroom management
- Motivating students
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Behavior management
Accomplishments
Certificate in Teaching Reading
Mentorship Training
Teacher's award for outstanding teaching and learning
Outstanding performance in Annual Evaluations
Affiliations
- Jamaica Teachers Association
- Jamaica Red Cross Society Link Patron
Professional Certifications Awards Training
- Creative Language Base Learning certificate, On going training
- Creative Language Base Learning certificate, 2023
- Award for Positive and Outstanding Contribution to the Education Sector, Ministry of Education and New Fortress Energy, 2022
- Teacher of Excellence Award, Ministry of Education, 2016
- Community Outreach Certificate, Community Transformation Training, 2007
- Children’s Ministry Certificate, Child Evangelism Fellowship, 2004
- Basic Counselling Certificate, National Council on Drug Abuse, 2002
Additional Sections
North Street Basic School Graduation, Good News Open Bible Church, Good News Open Bible Church, Children Ministry, Spiritual Development, Mentorship
Certification
Georgia Educator Certificate
June 2024-June 2030
Interests
Timeline
Teacher
Old Harbour Primary School
11.1998 - Current
Diploma in Primary Education -
Mico University College
B.A - General Studies Emphasis Guidance & Counselling
Jamaica Theological Seminary