IVORINE BAILEY
Port Antonio,Jamaica
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with 25 years of experience in elementary education, specializing in curriculum development and classroom management. Expertise in crafting engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles while fostering inclusive environments for all students. Proven track record of analyzing assessment data to enhance student performance, promoting active participation, and maintaining a structured school atmosphere that supports 100% engagement. Committed to nurturing a positive school culture through strategic initiatives, mentorship of staff, and implementation of effective behavior management plans, resulting in significant improvements in student outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Ken Wright Primary School
Port Antonio, Portland
09.2012 - Current
- Redesigned the school’s numeracy program, improving mathematics proficiency from 8% to 75%
- Redesigned the school’s literacy program, improving reading proficiency from 20%-100%
- Developed actions and assessment plans for school
- Created and implemented a School Improvement Plan every 3 years
- Promotes shared vision and mission
- Coordinate and foster the development of programs within the school to best meet the needs and interests of all students. This includes the establishment, implementation supervision, and evaluation of all education programs within the institution.
- Using multiple sources of data as a diagnostic tool to assess, identify, and apply instructional improvement.
- Work with middle managers in developing Individual intervention Plans (IIPs) for students
- Promoting the academic success of all students by setting high standards and an environment of achievement.
- Creating a climate of continuous learning for adults that is tied to student learning.
- Creates and articulates a clear vision of technology integration for the school community.
- Advocates and uses ICT and other teaching and learning resources to improve student outcomes.
- Utilizes Ministry of Education Youth and Information (MoEYI) and approved school guidelines to plan and implement strategies that enable appropriate behaviours.
- Knows, understands, and applies the Safety and Security Policy of the Ministry of Education.
- Identifies the strengths and areas to build upon for the creation of a safe and secure school environment
- Operates and maintains the school plant to enable a conducive learning environment
- Develop communication strategy that creates confidence and trust among staff, students, and the community
- Enables a customer service-oriented school environment in which the clientele feels a sense of respect, value, and purpose.
- Recognizes and rewards excellence
- Collects, analyses, and uses up-to-date school data and utilizes data to inform critical decisions
- Utilizes a variety of evaluative tools to provide feedback measures to enable accountability for all participants engaged in the educational process
- Has in place a cohesive and comprehensive system to ensure that all teachers use assessment data to design and adjust instruction to maximize student achievement
- Requires that a variety of effective and balanced assessment techniques are routinely and systematically implemented by teachers as part of an assessment strategy
- Facilitates the development of teachers’ ability to engage students in work that requires higher-order reasoning and investigation.
- Leads change through a process in which the need for change is identified and change is made and sustained for continuous improvements
- Assures orientation and mentorship of new staff to build competency and confidence in his or her performance as a teacher
- Classroom Teacher 09/2000 – August 31,2012
- 2025 diverse learning styles and abilities, improving overall student performance by 20%
Education
Master of Education - Literacy Instruction
University of the West Indies
Kingston10-2018
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
International University of the Caribbean
Port AntonioDiploma in Teaching - Primary Education
College of Agriculture Science and Education
Port Antonio06-2001
Skills
- Childcare
- Teaching
- Curriculum development
- Experience working with students
- Classroom management
- Early childhood education
- Problem solving
- Management and time management
- Behavior management
- Communication skills
- Lesson planning
- Childhood development
- Collaboration
- Classroom experience
- Flexibility
- Critical thinking
- Analytical
- Employee performance evaluations
- Staff management
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and mentoring
- Community engagement
Accomplishments
- Academic Improvement: "Raised school-wide literacy rates by 80% and numeracy by 67% in 3 years through the introduction of a new, targeted literacy framework".
- Leadership & Culture: "Cultivated a collaborative culture by establishing a peer-mentoring room and providing dedicated time for professional development" and common planning time
- Operational Success: "Introduced a 1:1 device program, reducing IT downtime by 25% and ensuring all students had access to technology".
- Community/Parental Engagement: "Increased attendance at school events by 40% by restructuring Family Nights to include student showcases and incentives".
- Budget & Resources: "Secured a $100,000 grant for a new computer lab, enhancing STEM education resources for all grade levels"., Procured 30 laptops and a smart board for computer lab, Installed schoolwide internet access for all students
- Classroom Environment: "Reduced disciplinary referrals by 50% by implementing a school-wide restorative justice practices and SEL routines
- Established and executed a breakfast programme for needy students
- Established a school garden
Affiliations
- President of Portland Principal Association
- Justice of the Peace for the Parish of Portland
Timeline
Principal
Ken Wright Primary School
09.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
International University of the Caribbean
Diploma in Teaching - Primary Education
College of Agriculture Science and Education
Master of Education - Literacy Instruction
University of the West Indies