ELICIA GRANT
Daytona Beach
Summary
Multitasker with excellent work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Jamaica Information Service
06.2011
- Assisted in logging tapes for editing
- Assisted producers in productions
- Prepared packaging for programmes to be sent out to other stations.
5th Grade Teacher
Palm Terrace Elementary
1825 Dunn Avenue Daytona Beach Florida
08.2023 - Current
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Encouraged parental involvement in student learning through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences.
- Increased overall class participation by creating an inclusive environment that valued all students'' opinions and ideas.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in teaching 5th grade students.
Classroom Teacher
Esom City Primary
09.2003 - 06.2023
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over 30 students
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings to meet learning needs
- Fostered team collaboration among students through group projects in different subject areas
- Assessed learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
- Leader of the Ensom City Primary 4-H Club
- Supervised and checked off tuck shop sales each day
- Checked off and distributed 'Nutrition Products' to students
- Updated lunch and financial records for students on the special government Programme (PATH).
Video Production Teacher
Media Technology Institute
08.2012 - 01.2015
- Taught Video Production in 'Just for Teens' Summer Programme.
Classroom Teacher
Tulloch Primary School
09.2000 - 08.2003
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over 30 students
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings to meet learning needs
- Fostered team collaboration among students through group projects in different subject areas
- Assessed learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Education
Bachelor in Primary Education -
Moneague College
05.2021
Associate of Arts in Video Production -
Media Technology Institute
05.2011
Diploma in Primary Education -
St. Joseph's Teachers' College
05.2000
Skills
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Creative and Resourceful
- Recordkeeping
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Quick Learner
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Awards
- November 2017- Award for outstanding performance in Special Needs Education from the Moneague College
- June 2011- Parent of the year award from Glad Tidings Early Childhood Development Centre
- October 2011- Valedictorian at the Media Technology Institute
Reading, gardening, dancing
I am a fan of History Books and i love West Indian literature. I will plant anything that can grow and I love dancing to calypso music.
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Palm Terrace Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Video Production Teacher
Media Technology Institute
08.2012 - 01.2015
Intern
Jamaica Information Service
06.2011
Classroom Teacher
Esom City Primary
09.2003 - 06.2023
Classroom Teacher
Tulloch Primary School
09.2000 - 08.2003
Bachelor in Primary Education -
Moneague College
Associate of Arts in Video Production -
Media Technology Institute
Diploma in Primary Education -
St. Joseph's Teachers' College