Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Owner
Self Employed
Ramsey, New Jersey
02.2020 - Current
Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
Enhanced product awareness by taking pictures of new and available product offerings and posting to company's website and media accounts.
Provided outstanding coaching to employees to boost productivity.
Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
City Councilor
Mayor & Town Council Linden, Guyana
Linden
01.2016 - 01.2018
Fostered climate of collaboration between general public, city manager and members of city council.
Conducted head counts to help predict outcome of upcoming votes.
Used public gatherings, community events and direct relations to keep constituents happy and informed.
Alerted constituents of government actions and programs by way of newsletters, personal appearances at town meetings and individual meetings.
Kept up with news on daily basis to stay informed about local, regional, national and international events.
Determined campaign strategies for media advertising, positions on issues and public appearances.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Teacher
Department Of Education Guyana
Linden
09.1998 - 06.2005
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
Maintained system required passing rate for years.
Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Education
Associates / Teachers Certificate - English Language And Literature
Cyril Potter College of Education
Linden, Guyana
09.1999 - 06.2001
English
Stonebridge Career Training
United Kingdom
High School Diploma -
New Silvercity Secondary School
Linden, Guyana
09.1992 - 06.1994
Linden Foundation Secondary School
Linden, Guyana
09.1989 - 06.1992
Skills
Student-centered learning
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Interests
Travelling
Women Empowerment
Timeline
Business Owner
Self Employed
02.2020 - Current
City Councilor
Mayor & Town Council Linden, Guyana
01.2016 - 01.2018
Associates / Teachers Certificate - English Language And Literature