Damian Anderson
Morant Bay
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Ministry Of Education And Youth
Morant Bay
01.2008 - Current
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Primary Education
International Univers of The Caribbean
Kingston Jamaica 08.2014
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Building Blocks of Learning
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Multimedia Integration
- Understanding of Materials
- Grading Procedures
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Positive Interactions
- Learning Assessments
- Instructional Techniques
- Active Participation
Accomplishments
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Minto Primary School staff in 2019.
- “Excellence in teaching” award at Minto Primary, supervising weekly after school meetings and attending bi-weekly weekend conferences.
- Junior Achievement Jamaica Champion for Youths for St Thomas 2019
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Ministry Of Education And Youth
01.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Primary Education
International Univers of The Caribbean
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