Khadene Mathison
Arima
Summary
Dedicated and dynamic educator committed to fostering an inclusive, enriching environment where students excel, think critically, communicate confidently, and transition smoothly to higher education and the workforce. Passionate about integrating academics with impactful Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) training. Designs SEL workshops which equips students and adults to become reflective practitioners, creating positive contributors to society.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Sixth Form (A.g)
Bishop Anstey High School East and Trinity College East Sixth Form (BATCE 6th Form)
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Manage Sixth Form Department operations
- Present departmental reports at Board of Management Meetings
- Enhance parent relationships through strategic communication.
Communication Studies and Caribbean Studies Teacher
Bishop Anstey High School East and Trinity College East Sixth Form (BATCE 6th Form)
08.2017 - 07.2024
- Prepare lesson plans aligned with the Ministry of Education’s Curriculum and school’s six pillars
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
English Teacher III
Ministry of Education – Northeastern College
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Prepare lesson plans in accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Curriculum
- Provided individualized instruction for struggling students.
- Manage classroom and create a vibrant teaching atmosphere.
- Handled disciplinary problems with calm and poise and reported escalating issues to principal.
English Teacher III
Bishop Anstey High School East and Trinity College East (BATCE)
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Prepared lesson plans aligned with the Ministry of Education’s Curriculum and school’s six pillars
- Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
- Assessed student classroom performance to report on progress.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
English Tutor
Training for Life Centre
09.2013 - 01.2016
- Prepared lesson plans for ‘at-risk students’ in accordance with CSEC Syllabus
- Assisted with literacy development.
English Teacher
The Ministry of Education
09.2012 - 01.2016
- Prepared lesson plans for CSEC Syllabus
- Completed the form five CSEC English Syllabus in nine months
- Fostered literacy development and student debate.
Corporate Communications Officer – Events
The Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Built relationships with key stakeholders such as customers, employees, investors and partners.
- Edited a variety of written material including executive speeches, articles and announcements.
- Organized corporate events such as conferences, press briefings, outreach initiatives and promotional activities.
Customer Service Representative – Corporate Communication Unit
The Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago
09.2010 - 03.2014
- Gathered customer feedback through surveys and used the data to improve customer service.
- Provided exceptional customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
- Identified areas of improvement in customer service processes and suggested changes accordingly.
Communications Assistant (On the Job Trainee)
The Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2010 - 09.2010
- Supported management staff with any additional tasks related to communications requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams within the organization to ensure successful execution of communication plans.
- Created promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, pamphlets.
Main Teller/Customer Service Representative
Public Services Credit Union (PSCU Credit Union)
04.2008 - 09.2008
- Explained the features of various banking products available to customers.
- Assisted customers in opening new accounts and completing required paperwork.
- Received and processed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, loan payments and other banking services.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - English and Communication Studies
The University of The West Indies
St. Augustine, Trinidad01.2020
Master of Marketing - International Marketing
The Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business
01.2015
BA English Language and Literature with Education - Linguistics, Literature And Education
The University of The West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad
01.2011
CAPE (Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations) - History, Literatures in English, Sociology, Communication Studies, and Caribbean Studies
Barataria South Secondary School
01.2007
CSEC (Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate) - Mathematics, English Language, Literature, History, Geography, Human and Social Biology, and Biology
Woodbrook Government Secondary School
06-2005
Skills
- Training & Development
- MS Office
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Classroom Instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Student Engagement and assessment
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Inclusive Education
Affiliations
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development - Trinidad and Tobago
Certification
- Telephone Etiquette (2010)
- Quality Management Systems (2010)
- Protocol and Conference Planning (2010)
- Hotline Listeners’ Training (2010)
- Excellence in Customer Service (2010)
- Classroom Management (2016)
- Differentiation in Education (2016)
- ICT Teacher Professional Development Programme – Level II (2018)
- ASCD’s Social and Emotional Learning (2020)
- ASCD’s How to Integrate SEL into Learning (2021)
- ED WEB’s Integrating Social and Emotional Learning in Hybrid Environments (2021)
- Microsoft’s 21st Century Learning Design (2022)
- Global Inclusive Teaching Initiative (2024)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of Sixth Form (A.g)
Bishop Anstey High School East and Trinity College East Sixth Form (BATCE 6th Form)
07.2024 - 07.2024
Communication Studies and Caribbean Studies Teacher
Bishop Anstey High School East and Trinity College East Sixth Form (BATCE 6th Form)
08.2017 - 07.2024
English Teacher III
Ministry of Education – Northeastern College
04.2017 - 07.2017
English Teacher III
Bishop Anstey High School East and Trinity College East (BATCE)
08.2015 - 04.2017
Corporate Communications Officer – Events
The Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago
03.2014 - 08.2015
English Tutor
Training for Life Centre
09.2013 - 01.2016
English Teacher
The Ministry of Education
09.2012 - 01.2016
Customer Service Representative – Corporate Communication Unit
The Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago
09.2010 - 03.2014
Communications Assistant (On the Job Trainee)
The Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2010 - 09.2010
Main Teller/Customer Service Representative
Public Services Credit Union (PSCU Credit Union)
04.2008 - 09.2008
Post Graduate Diploma - English and Communication Studies
The University of The West Indies
Master of Marketing - International Marketing
The Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business
BA English Language and Literature with Education - Linguistics, Literature And Education
The University of The West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad
CAPE (Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations) - History, Literatures in English, Sociology, Communication Studies, and Caribbean Studies
Barataria South Secondary School
CSEC (Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate) - Mathematics, English Language, Literature, History, Geography, Human and Social Biology, and Biology
Woodbrook Government Secondary School
- Telephone Etiquette (2010)
- Quality Management Systems (2010)
- Protocol and Conference Planning (2010)
- Hotline Listeners’ Training (2010)
- Excellence in Customer Service (2010)
- Classroom Management (2016)
- Differentiation in Education (2016)
- ICT Teacher Professional Development Programme – Level II (2018)
- ASCD’s Social and Emotional Learning (2020)
- ASCD’s How to Integrate SEL into Learning (2021)
- ED WEB’s Integrating Social and Emotional Learning in Hybrid Environments (2021)
- Microsoft’s 21st Century Learning Design (2022)
- Global Inclusive Teaching Initiative (2024)
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