Focused education professional and doctoral learner with master's degree in education and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher (Science and Social Studies)
Caneview Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Instructional Leader
Alice Boucher Elementary
08.2022 - 06.2023
Conducted PLCs implementing the NIET principles.
Coached teachers according to their specific focus skill.
Coordinated after school tutoring program.
Co-chaired weekly SBLC meetings with teachers and parents.
Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Monitored students' progress through consistent data analysis.
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
Alice Boucher Elementary School
08.2021 - 08.2022
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational processes.
Engaged in data analysis by assessing students' progress through administering tests and evaluating results.
Remained consistent with professional developments engaging in in-service trainings.
Implemented classroom management plans to enhance class morale and engagement.
Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
Incorporated various technology tools into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
1st Grade Teacher and Lafayette Online Academy Support
Evangeline Elementary School
11.2016 - 06.2021
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process
Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Early Childhood Development Officer
Early Childhood Commission
01.2010 - 12.2015
Monitored and provided supervision for the delivery of Early Childhood Development programs and services through regular visits to assigned Early Childhood Institutions (ECIs)
Disseminated information and provided guidance to operators and staff on the legal and regulatory requirements and the standards for the operation of Early Childhood Institutions
Discussed inspection reports with the operators of ECIs and management bodies and identified areas in need of intervention
Provided technical support to ECIs in order to facilitate the attainment of legal and regulatory requirements and standards for operation
Assisted the operators of ECIs to prepare development plans for the institutions to facilitate compliance with the Early Childhood Act and Regulations
Assisted in the implementation of an integrated curriculum as a teaching strategy for young children among teachers and practitioners and ensured appropriate planning and delivery of the curriculum
Supported the development and/or strengthening of governance systems for early childhood institutions by providing technical support to Early Childhood Institution (ECI) Management Bodies, Parent Teachers' Associations, and Zone Action Committees
Conducted in-service training and capacity-building workshops consistent with the professional development needs of the practitioners
Assisted in the development and maintenance of Early Childhood Institution based parenting programs
Ensured information sharing and community mobilization to enhance the quality of Early Childhood Institutions.
Education
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
2024
Master of Arts - Adult Education
The Mico University College
Kingston, Jamaica
08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Guidance And Counseling
International University of The Caribbean
Kingston. Jamaica
11.2008
College Diploma - Primary Education
St. Joseph's Teachers' College
Kingston, Jamaica
05.2005
Skills
Curriculum Development
Operations Oversight
Training and Mentoring
Student and Parent Relations
Organizational Leadership
Education Administration
Codes of Conduct
Student Achievement
Academic Administration
Relationship Building and Networking
Data-Driven Instruction
School Event Coordination
Group Facilitation and Presentations
Employee Performance Evaluations
Educational Staff Supervision
Instructional Leadership
Accomplishments
Class Dojo Online Tutor
Author of children's book- The Boy with Spiky Hair
Top five of Evangeline Elementary nominated Teacher of the Year 2020- March 2019
St. Joseph's Teachers' College Certificate for Outstanding Performance in Professionalism - November 2005
St. Joseph's Teachers' College Certificate of Excellence in addressing Children's Reading Difficulties - November 2005
Contact Profile - Skills
Coaching
Instructing and presenting
Curriculum Development
Early Childhood supervision
Emotional Intelligence
Classroom management
Time management
Interpersonal skills
Learner assessment
Classroom technology
Differentiated instruction
SMART Board aptitude
Group and individual instruction
Data Entry
Flexible and Adaptable
Instructional Leader
References
Dr. Mechelle Roberthon, 337-280-5866, mechelleroberthon@gmail.com Ms. Mary Spencer, 337-315-1078, mdspencer2010@gmail.com
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher (Science and Social Studies)
Caneview Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Leader
Alice Boucher Elementary
08.2022 - 06.2023
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
Alice Boucher Elementary School
08.2021 - 08.2022
1st Grade Teacher and Lafayette Online Academy Support
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