Donya Baimbridge
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Experienced educator with 19 years in elementary teaching and early childhood development. Skilled in curriculum design, team collaboration, and literacy development. Proven ability to implement engaging educational content and ensure quality control in academic settings. Committed to fostering educational excellence and aligning instructional strategies with standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Support Coach
Early Learning Coalition of Polk County
Lakeland, FL
03.2024 - Current
- Provide one-on-one and small group coaching to educators on curriculum, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Observe classrooms and delivered feedback to improve teaching practices, including play-based and individualized learning.
- Design and facilitate professional development workshops on child development, literacy, STEM, and social-emotional learning.
- Support curriculum alignment with national standards and guided assessment use for personalized instruction.
- Collaborate with centers to meet quality improvement goals (e.g., QPS) and enhance instructional consistency.
- Ensure program compliance with regulations and maintain detailed coaching and training documentation
Early Childhood Development Officer
Early Childhood Commission
Kingston, Jamaica
05.2020 - 01.2024
- Supervised and ensured the effective delivery of Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs.
- Offered technical guidance to early childhood institutions, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards.
- Facilitated curriculum support, enhancing intellectual curiosity among young learners.
- Strengthened governance systems and conducted professional development workshops.
- Managed administrative tasks, including operational planning, grant distribution, and reporting.
Grade Coordinator
Ministry of Education, Youth and Information
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Acted as a point of contact for students needing advice or assistance with personal or academic challenges.
- Directed curriculum planning and assessments for assigned grades.
- Advised on staff appointments, budgeting, equipment management, and institutional organization.
Assessment Coordinator
Ministry of Education, Youth and Information
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Oversaw the formulation and modification of school assessment policies.
- Developed, constructed, and evaluated assessment items, including multiple-choice questions and performance tasks, to create valid and reliable assessments aligned with learning objectives and competency standards.
- Facilitated professional development sessions, focusing on assessment techniques and quality assurance.
Classroom Teacher
Ministry of Education, Youth and Information
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2001 - 03.2020
- Created and implemented customized lesson plans for English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, employing a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Maintained student records, conducted assessments, and engaged in parent-teacher collaborations.
- Attended professional development sessions and contributed to institutional committees.
Education
M.Ed. - Educational Measurement
University of The West Indies
Mona, Kingston, Jamaica11-2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University College of The Caribbean
Kingston, Jamaica11-2008
Diploma in Primary Education - Primary Education
Shortwood Teachers' College
Kingston, Jamaica05-2001
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Assessment design
- Instructional strategies
- Data analysis
- Proficient communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Feedback integration
- Ability to quickly learn new guidelines and software
- Familiarity with HTML, MS Office Suite
- Regulatory compliance
Accomplishments
- Created a comprehensive assessment policy for elementary schools, ensuring meaningful and reliable assessments for all stakeholders.
- Developed course content to enhance early childhood practitioners' skills. Wrote and broadcast nationally aired television scripts to support children in the early childhood sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Moderated sessions at the "Professional Development Institute with the Early Childhood Commission of Jamaica.
Certification
- Provisional CLASS Group Coach Infant/Toddler
- Provisional CLASS Group Coach Pre-K
- CLASS 2008 Observer Infant
- CLASS 2008 Observer Toddler
- CLASS 2nd Edition Observer Pre-K-3rd
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Instructional Support Coach
Early Learning Coalition of Polk County
03.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Development Officer
Early Childhood Commission
05.2020 - 01.2024
Grade Coordinator
Ministry of Education, Youth and Information
09.2017 - 03.2020
Assessment Coordinator
Ministry of Education, Youth and Information
09.2016 - 03.2020
Classroom Teacher
Ministry of Education, Youth and Information
09.2001 - 03.2020
M.Ed. - Educational Measurement
University of The West Indies
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University College of The Caribbean
Diploma in Primary Education - Primary Education
Shortwood Teachers' College
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