DEANNA THOMAS
Virgin Gorda
Summary
I am an enthusiastic and committed teacher of English with experience teaching secondary level classrooms serving students with different learning styles. I have been teaching for twenty-four (24) years. I am dedicated to student learning and the promotion of growth. I have skills in behavior management and experience documenting student progress.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Bregado Flax Educational Centre: Secondary Level, Ministry of Education
09.2017 - Current
- Teaching grades 7, 10, 11 and 12 English
- Create and implement lesson plans that are suitable for students' learning styles
- Assist with island based Spelling Bee competition and graduation activities
- Taught school's first AP students English who consistently maintained their A average to graduate
- Maintain 90% passes in Exit Proficiency Test and Caribbean Examination Council English A exam.
English Teacher
Bustamante High School
05.2007 - 08.2017
- Taught grades 7, 8, 10 and 11 English
- Created and implemented lesson plans that are suitable for students' learning styles
- Assistant Grade 7 Coordinator and acting Head of English Department
- Guided students towards passing Caribbean Examination Council English A exam
- Member of Reading Club.
English Teacher
Kemps Hill High School
09.2006 - 12.2006
- Taught grades 7, 8 and 9 English
- Planned and implemented lesson plans according to students' educational needs
- Efficiently graded and provided feedback on students' progress
- Communicated with parents on students strengths and weaknesses
- Actively took part in Sports House activities.
English Teacher
Kemps Hill High School
09.2002 - 08.2003
- Taught grades 7, 8 and 9 English
- Promoted a safe classroom that was comfortable and conducive for learning
- Assistant Head of Environmental Club.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
English Teacher
Lennon High School
09.2001 - 08.2002
- Taught grades 7, 8 and 9 English
- Planned and implemented lesson plans according to students' educational needs
- Efficiently graded and provided feedback on students' progress
- Actively communicated with parents on students strengths and weaknesses.
English Teacher
Bustamante High School
09.2000 - 05.2001
- Taught grades 7 and 8 English
- Introduced suitable grade level literature to students
- Utilized different strategies to help improve students' performance
- Helped in completing schools action plan and census
- Homeroom teacher to grade 7 students.
Education
M.Ed Language Education -
The University of the West Indies
Mona, Kingston10.2015
BA. History -
The University of the West Indies
Mona, Kingston07.2006
Dip. Ed. English & History -
Church Teachers' College
Mandeville, Manchester05.2000
Skills
- Leadership
- Effective Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Technology Integration
- Problem-solving skills
- Team Collaboration
Personal Information
Title: English Teacher
References
References available upon request
Timeline
English Teacher
Bregado Flax Educational Centre: Secondary Level, Ministry of Education
09.2017 - Current
English Teacher
Bustamante High School
05.2007 - 08.2017
English Teacher
Kemps Hill High School
09.2006 - 12.2006
English Teacher
Kemps Hill High School
09.2002 - 08.2003
English Teacher
Lennon High School
09.2001 - 08.2002
English Teacher
Bustamante High School
09.2000 - 05.2001
M.Ed Language Education -
The University of the West Indies
BA. History -
The University of the West Indies
Dip. Ed. English & History -
Church Teachers' College
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