JODY-ANN FAGAN TAYLOR
Manchester
Summary
"As an innovative educational leader and Master Teacher, I believe in fostering a school environment rooted in structure, creativity, and collaboration. My leadership experience spans across all areas of school life — from overseeing operations in the absence of administrators to serving as club leader, prefect coordinator, head of department, and grade supervisor. I have played a key role in shaping school policies, contributing to School Improvement Plans (SIP) and School Self-Evaluation (SSE) to ensure continuous growth and accountability. Through initiatives like crafting the school’s first Newsletter called Porus Buzz, I champion open communication and community engagement. As a firm but fair disciplinarian, I cultivate a culture of respect and responsibility. Being a Top 6 finalist in the LASCO Teacher of the Year competition and creating Nuggets of Social Studies — a book series and YouTube channel for Grades 7–11 — reflects my passion for innovation in education. I am committed to empowering students, supporting teachers, and driving institutional excellence."
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Facilitator
JAMAICA TEACHING COUNCIL
06.2024 - Current
- Documented class attendance and participation and provided feedback to management.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
- Incorporated real-world examples into course materials to provide employees with practical applications of theoretical concepts.
- Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
External Assessor of Social Studies Teachers in Training/ External Examiner
The Mico University
01.2023 - Current
Assessed student teachers on Practicum
Audited Examination scripts
Enhanced Quality Assurance of examination scripts
Master Teacher of Social Studies
Porus High School
09.2005 - Current
- Gender Devotion Coordinator (2013-2014)
- Staff Prefect Advisor (2012- 2015)
- Grade 10 Supervisor (2008-2009)
- Grade 9 Supervisor (2014-June 2019)
- Head of Religious Education Department (2014-present)
- Student Leadership Coordinator (2018- present)
- Clubs and Societies Programme Coordinator (2018-2022)
- Master Teacher II Social Studies (January 2019-present)
- Breakfast Programme Sub-Leader (January 2019-January 2020)
- New Teachers Mentorship Coordinator (2019- present)
- Assistant Chair of the 60th Anniversary Celebrations Committee (2023)
- Initiator and Leader of Police Youth Club (2023)
- Core Team Member of the Tactical Approach 2025
Lecturer
Bethlehem Moravian College
09.2023 - 05.2024
· Lecturer/Facilitator
· Preparing Student Teachers for Practicum
· Student Support Officer
Adjunct Lecturer (Primary Bachelor of Education)
Catholic College of Mandeville
01.2020 - 12.2023
Teacher of Social Studies/English Language
Mandeville Primary & Junior High
09.2004 - 04.2005
- Classroom teacher of Social Studies and English Language
- Drama Club Staff Advisor
- Mandeville Primary and Junior High is rated as one of the most successful Junior Schools in Jamaica
- Significantly improved Reading levels of Grade 9 students
Teacher of Religious Education
Ferncourt High
09.2003 - 08.2004
- Classroom Teacher of Religious Education
- Staff Meeting Secretary
- Ferncourt High is a traditional high school which gave me the first independent teaching experience
- 100% pass rate in Religious Education (CSEC)
Education
Professional Qualification for Principalship -
National College of Educational Leadership
05.2019
MA Education -
St Mary’s University of Minnesota
05.2015
BA Secondary Education - History and Social Studies
Northern Caribbean University
12.2007
Diploma in Education - History and Religious Education
Church Teachers’ College
06.2003
CAPE and CSEC qualifications -
Westwood High School
06.1999
Skills
- School Operations oversight
- Records maintenance
- Team Leadership
- Diplomacy
- Creating, Implementing and Evaluating programmes
- Instructional Leadership
- Mentoring Teachers- Professional Development
- Implementing behavioral modification strategies
- Crafting newsletters and other productions
- Creating and maintaining partnerships
- Administrative skills-disciplinary, curriculum committees
- Managing YouTube channel for educational content
- Planning and executing workshops
Accomplishments
- Master Teacher II of Social Studies, 2019 - Present
- Professional Qualification for Principalship, 2018 - 2019
- Recipient of Teaching Excellence Award, 2017
- LASCO Teacher of the Year, Top 6 : 2017 - 2018
- Carlong Publishers Caribbean Ltd Award for outstanding contribution to Education, 2017
Teaching History
- Bethlehem Moravian College, Lecturer, 09/01/23 - 05/01/24
- The Mico University, External Assessor of Social Studies Teachers in Training/ External Examiner, 2023 - present
- Catholic College of Mandeville, Adjunct Lecturer (Primary Bachelor of Education), 01/01/20 - 12/01/23
- Porus High School, Teacher of Social Studies & Religious Education, 09/01/05 - present
- Mandeville Primary & Junior High, Teacher of Social Studies/English Language, 09/01/04 - 04/01/05
- Ferncourt High, Teacher of Religious Education, 09/01/03 - 08/01/04
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
NCEL Principals ASpiring Programme (2018-2019)
Restorative Justice Programme, MInistry of Education (2022)
Trainer of Trainers Programme, Jamaica Teaching Council, 2024
Open Distance Learning(ODL) and Technology -Enabled Learning (TEL) in In-Service Teacher Professional Development in Jamaica, 2024
EU ICT Training for Trainer of Trainers, March 2025
Timeline
Training Facilitator
JAMAICA TEACHING COUNCIL
06.2024 - Current
Lecturer
Bethlehem Moravian College
09.2023 - 05.2024
External Assessor of Social Studies Teachers in Training/ External Examiner
The Mico University
01.2023 - Current
Adjunct Lecturer (Primary Bachelor of Education)
Catholic College of Mandeville
01.2020 - 12.2023
Master Teacher of Social Studies
Porus High School
09.2005 - Current
Teacher of Social Studies/English Language
Mandeville Primary & Junior High
09.2004 - 04.2005
Teacher of Religious Education
Ferncourt High
09.2003 - 08.2004
MA Education -
St Mary’s University of Minnesota
BA Secondary Education - History and Social Studies
Northern Caribbean University
Diploma in Education - History and Religious Education
Church Teachers’ College
CAPE and CSEC qualifications -
Westwood High School
Professional Qualification for Principalship -
National College of Educational Leadership
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