Kehena L.D. Martin-Robinson
Walterboro,USA
Summary
Dedicated to enhancing the teaching and learning process by creating a stimulating, creative, and student-centered environment that fosters holistic development and maximizes achievement for all students, regardless of socioeconomic background.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Cottageville Elementary School
Cottageville, South Carolina
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student learning needs.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and resources for instructional success.
- Led workshops on innovative teaching techniques to enhance curriculum delivery.
- Utilized educational technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences.
- Organized school events promoting community involvement and student achievement.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
Classroom Teacher
Mc Crorey-Liston School of Technology
Blair, South Carolina
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Assessed student performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
Classroom Teacher
Buckingham Primary & Infant School
Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica
09.2015 - 07.2021
- Taught 5-6th Grade preparing students for Primary Exit Profile.
- Set and communicated classroom ground rules based on respect and personal responsibility.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with the state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Attended Ministry of Education workshops and coached peers in the latest developments in the Technology (Tablet in Schools) program.
- Planned and implemented activities such as a performing arts club, a spelling bee competition, coordinated Prize Giving, and assisted with a school-wide positive intervention support.
- Information Technology Advisor/Coordinator-created online report cards, trained teachers for Google Classroom
Classroom Teacher
Mount Alvernia Prep School & Kindergarten
Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators.
- Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs.
- Extra-curricular dance club leader
Classroom Teacher
Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf
Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica
09.2009 - 01.2012
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
- Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Assisted the first cohort of deaf students to gain their certificate in Early Childhood at UWI-Montego-Bay Extension Site.
Education
Masters - Instructional Design and Educational Technology
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN07-2027
Diploma - Christian Leadership
New Covenant Bible Institute of The Caribbean
Montego Bay, Jamaica11-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education Honours (1st Class)
International University of The Caribbean
Montego Bay, Jamaica07-2012
Certificate - Human Exceptionalities: Identifying and Managing Special Needs in Children
The Mico University College
Kingston, Jamaica06-2010
Diploma - Primary Education with Minor in Instructional Technology
Sam Sharpe Teachers' College
Montego Bay, Jamaica06-2009
Certificate - Information Communication Technology
Montego Bay Community College
Montego Bay, Jamaica06-2004
Skills
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Responsibility
- Adaptability & Flexible
- Reliability
- Communication
- Trustworthy
- Creativity
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Technology integration
- Inclusive teaching
Accomplishments
- Cottageville Elementary School- Teacher of the Year 2025-2026
- Buckingham Primary & Infant School Teacher of the Year- 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021
- Sam Sharpe Teachers' College Award of Excellence for Language Arts-2008.
- Special Recognition for Excellence Award in the Principles of Teaching and Learning, and Language Arts-2009.
- Church of God of Prophecy (COGOP) Youth Leader of the Year 2015
- Church of God of Prophecy-Local Children's Ministries Director, July 2010-2021
- Church of God of Prophecy Parish Children's Ministries Director, August 2005-2021
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Cottageville Elementary School Dance Club Co-Advisor -2025-Present
- Buckingham Primary & Infant School Dance Choreographer- 2015-2021
- Mt. Alvernia Preparatory & Kindergarten Dance Choreographer -2014
- Adjunct Lecturer and Internship External Assessor, New Covenant Bible Institute of the Caribbean – Evening School, 2016 - Present
- Assistant Missions Director, St. Vincent & The Grenadines/Barbados- August 2013 & Guyana, July – August 2011
- Golden Dancers Ministries, Choreographer and Advisor- 2006-present
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Cottageville Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Mc Crorey-Liston School of Technology
08.2021 - 01.2023
Classroom Teacher
Buckingham Primary & Infant School
09.2015 - 07.2021
Classroom Teacher
Mount Alvernia Prep School & Kindergarten
01.2013 - 08.2015
Classroom Teacher
Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf
09.2009 - 01.2012
Masters - Instructional Design and Educational Technology
American College of Education
Diploma - Christian Leadership
New Covenant Bible Institute of The Caribbean
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education Honours (1st Class)
International University of The Caribbean
Certificate - Human Exceptionalities: Identifying and Managing Special Needs in Children
The Mico University College
Diploma - Primary Education with Minor in Instructional Technology
Sam Sharpe Teachers' College
Certificate - Information Communication Technology
Montego Bay Community College