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Marjorie Thyme

West Palm Beach

Summary

Compassionate and patient Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher with strong background in early childhood education. Experience includes developing personalized lesson plans, managing diverse classrooms, and fostering positive learning environments. Strengths include exceptional communication skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and commitment to nurturing student growth. Previous work impact characterized by improved student engagement and heightened literacy levels.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Care Provider

Dawhit Group Home
West Palm Beach
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily interactions with clients according to agency policies and procedures.
  • Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines regarding client information.
  • Administered medications according to physician instructions and agency protocols.
  • Engaged clients in leisure activities to promote socialization skills.
  • Monitored clients' progress, behaviors, and medical needs.
  • Provided assistance with personal hygiene tasks including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting.
  • Coordinated transportation services for appointments and activities.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
  • Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
  • Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.

Teacher in Social Science, Mathematics and English

St. Andrew Primary School
St. Andrew, Jamaica
09.2003 - 06.2020
  • Organized field trips for students that provided hands-on experiences related to Social Science content covered in the classroom.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities related to Social Science topics.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach Social Science topics such as history, geography and economics.
  • Attended professional development workshops focused on teaching strategies for social science courses.
  • Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
  • Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
  • Mentored and supervised student teachers and teaching assistants, providing guidance and feedback on instructional techniques.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, school improvement, and community outreach.
  • Created lesson plans focusing on world history, important historical figures and events that have impacted modern society.
  • Created and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and understanding, adapting teaching methods as necessary.
  • Utilized a variety of instructional strategies, including lectures, discussions, and project-based learning, to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
  • Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.

Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher

St. Elizabeth Basic School
Kingston, Jamaica
09.1990 - 06.2000
  • Spearheaded diverse kindergarten and first grade classroom with lessons on early literacy, independent reading, and math.
  • Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
  • Fostered language development, comprehension and vocabulary using traditional poetry, nursery rhymes, and riddles.
  • Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension, and writing abilities.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Documented and shared important milestones with each student's parents and guardians.
  • Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.

Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher

Greenvale Basic School
Kingston, Jamaica
08.1986 - 06.1990
  • Conducted parent and teacher meetings during open house sessions to discuss student performance and goals.
  • Monitored student progress regularly through assessments, classroom observations, and one-on-one conferences.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills by engaging students in problem solving activities.
  • Encouraged open communication with parents regarding any questions or concerns they may have.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized lesson plans for each student based on their learning style and abilities.
  • Facilitated art projects and hands-on activities to promote creativity and exploration among young learners.
  • Promoted physical activity among students by organizing outdoor activities during recess times.
  • Organized classrooms into learning centers to facilitate play-based learning experiences.

Education

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences Education

Mico University
Kingston, Jamaica
06-2010

Skills

  • Behavior monitoring
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • First aid and CPR
  • Wellness and nutrition knowledge
  • Chronic disease management
  • Social skills development
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Case documentation
  • Student assessment
  • Educational technology
  • Child development
  • Curriculum design
  • Lesson planning
  • Literacy development
  • Classroom management

Timeline

Direct Care Provider

Dawhit Group Home
01.2022 - 12.2024

Teacher in Social Science, Mathematics and English

St. Andrew Primary School
09.2003 - 06.2020

Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher

St. Elizabeth Basic School
09.1990 - 06.2000

Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher

Greenvale Basic School
08.1986 - 06.1990

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences Education

Mico University

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