Howard Anthony Roach
Portmore,Jamaica
Summary
Dedicated, detail-oriented and reliable. Going above and beyond to support and serve both the team and 4v13, " I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me".
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
External Counselor
St.Hugh’s High School
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievements.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
Pastor
Maryland Wesleyan Holiness Church
04.2024 - Current
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
Guidance counselor/teacher
St. Hugh’s High School
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering decision-making abilities.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining accurate records of all counseling sessions and interventions provided.
- Facilitated group sessions focused on topics such as stress management, academic skills development, career exploration, or relationship-building techniques.
Itinerant Prreacher and Motivational Speaker
_
01.2019 - 03.2024
- Key responsibilities:
- Outlined and wrote speeches and sermons on various topics to motivate and inform audiences.
- Delivered presentations for live and online audiences captivating attention and promoting engagement and exchange.
- Instructed various groups/individuals using diverse teaching methods such as lectures, discussion and presentations
Guidance Teacher
St. Hugh's High School for Girls
09.2015 - 06.2019
- Key responsibilities:
- Presentations and lectures to help students explore foundational and advanced topics related to human development.
- Assigned classwork and group work to help enhance students understanding and learning habits.
Elder and Pastor
Portmore Lane Covenant Community
01.2001 - 11.2014
- Key responsibilities:
- One on one, couples and group counselling.
- Leadership development.
- Preaching, teaching and community ministry.
Accounts Clerk
Life of Jamaica (now Sagicor)
01.1992 - 01.1999
- Key responsibilities:
- Compiled documents for end of year audit.
- Reconciliation of bank accounts.
- Processing of returned cheques.
Customs Clerk
Sonia Edwards Custom Brokers Ltd
01.1989 - 01.1993
- Key responsibilities:
- Maintaining accurate classifications of imported/exported goods.
- Preparation of custom documents for imports and exports.
Education
Certificate - Life Coaching
Udemy
01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Theology, Guidance and Counselling
Jamaica Theological Seminary
01.2008
Skills
- Counselling
- Life Coach
- Team building
- Motivational/Preaching
Timeline
External Counselor
St.Hugh’s High School
01.2025 - Current
Guidance counselor/teacher
St. Hugh’s High School
09.2024 - 12.2024
Pastor
Maryland Wesleyan Holiness Church
04.2024 - Current
Itinerant Prreacher and Motivational Speaker
_
01.2019 - 03.2024
Guidance Teacher
St. Hugh's High School for Girls
09.2015 - 06.2019
Elder and Pastor
Portmore Lane Covenant Community
01.2001 - 11.2014
Accounts Clerk
Life of Jamaica (now Sagicor)
01.1992 - 01.1999
Customs Clerk
Sonia Edwards Custom Brokers Ltd
01.1989 - 01.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Theology, Guidance and Counselling
Jamaica Theological Seminary
Certificate - Life Coaching
Udemy
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