Pauline Whyms
Reston,VA
Summary
Compassionate, energetic and creative Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and the ability to accurately follow diverse curriculums spread across mathematics and business studies. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in lesson planning, recording attendance, students' assessment and grading requirements.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Banker
PNC Bank
09.2019 - Current
- Developed new business opportunities through networking, and referrals from satisfied customers.
- Reduced teller error rates through thorough training programs focused on accuracy when handling cash transactions.
- Maintained strict adherence to internal audit protocols ensuring full compliance in all aspects of branch operations including security measures related to vault access controls and dual control procedures.
- Assisted customers with account opening procedures as well as ongoing maintenance requests such as address changes or periodic account reconciliations.
- Strengthened client relationships, offering tailored financial advice to meet individual needs.
- Delivered exceptional service through effective communication skills, empathy towards clients'' needs, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail in daily tasks.
- Coached new hires, tellers in bank products and operations procedures.
- Helped customers' effectively navigate bank technology such as kiosks and mobile access to reduce common questions and unprofitable interactions.
Trained Teacher - Jack Hayward High School
Ministry Of Education, Science And Technology
08.2004 - 06.2016
- Enhanced learning outcomes by utilizing various teaching methods tailored to individual student needs.
- Established strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to promote a supportive educational community.
- Aligned mathematics curriculum with district standards, ensuring lessons met requirements and kept students on track for success.
- Collaborated with a team of teachers within the to design and implement a school-wide math curriculum aligned with state standards, leading to a 15% improvement in student performance on standardized assessments.
- Utilized technology tools and resources to enhance student engagement and understanding, resulting in a 70% increase in classroom participation and a 80% improvement in retention of math concepts. Earning my students the title of top performers in the national mathematics exam (2012) Internal.
- Attended professional development workshops for for mathematics teachers on building effective math instructional strategies.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs and tutoring sessions to extend learning beyond the classroom setting.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Trained Teacher - Eight Mile Rock High School
Ministry Of Education, Science And Technology
08.2002 - 06.2004
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing business skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students that expressed difficulty in learning the course content, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Mentored fellow teachers, sharing best practices and contributing to a collaborative work culture.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives focused on improving academic achievement and creating a positive school climate for all stakeholders.
- Transitioned into teaching 7-10 grades mathematics. Incorporating the mathematics curriculum in my lesson plans with many successes in preparing students for the national mathematics examinations.
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Trained Teacher - SC Bootle High School
Ministry Of Education, Science And Technology
08.1998 - 06.2002
- Attended Professional Development technology courses to increase knowledge and learn added educational techniques.
- Maintained daily student records, and weekly classroom management.
- Planned, developed and executed well structured lessons reflecting the district's business studies curriculum and the Ministry of Education's core educational standard.
- Developed and analyzed statistical data to adequately measure and improve students' success.
- Cultivate positive relation relationship with community business members, neighboring schools and a variety of outreach programs to enhance student learning and o foster lifelong learning opportunities.
- Facilitated learning & development on business topics and procedures such as commerce, marketing, economics, business management, business law, business accounting procedures, keyboarding and data entry.
- Assessed individual student needs to create lesson plans tailored to individual needs, that accommodates strengths, and opportunities for improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ03.2024
Diploma in Education, Teaching Certification - Business Studies
University of The Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas06.2013
Skills
- Training and development
- Supervision and Leadership
- Student Records Management
- Testing and grading
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Mathematics Teaching
- Classroom Management
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Behavior Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- SMART Board aptitude
Professional Development & Affiliations
- Teachers Professional Development conference - Certification Attendance throughout the years (1999 - 2015).
- The Honor Role Society, University of Phoenix 2023.
- Guild Enrollment (Business Management and Professional Development (2022-2024).
- PNC Women Connect - Employee Business Resource Group.
- OIC Philadelphia: Bank Works Certificate 2019
- Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute Certificate of participation: (Business Lecturer: 2012-2015)
- Honor Society: University of Phoenix 2024
Timeline
Branch Banker
PNC Bank
09.2019 - Current
Trained Teacher - Jack Hayward High School
Ministry Of Education, Science And Technology
08.2004 - 06.2016
Trained Teacher - Eight Mile Rock High School
Ministry Of Education, Science And Technology
08.2002 - 06.2004
Trained Teacher - SC Bootle High School
Ministry Of Education, Science And Technology
08.1998 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Diploma in Education, Teaching Certification - Business Studies
University of The Bahamas