Robert Dean Edwards
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Experienced teacher, mentor, lab demonstrator and strategic leader; driven to deliver exceptional results with over 5 years' experience in education. Taught and helped A-Level Chemistry class to achieve a 100% pass rate in the subject. Pass rate achieved in 2022, an historical milestone for a prestigious secondary high school.
Overview
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1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Duval County Public Schools
Jacksonville, FL
08.2023 - 05.2026
- Review and evaluate teaching and learning strategies, methodologies, and programs.
- Advise and cooperate with the Principal of the School, Vice Principals, Heads of Department, and other teachers in the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral care arrangements.
- Communicated and collaborated with school staff, including those in special responsibility roles and parents/guardians, to prioritize student interests and support their educational success.
- Maintained order and discipline among students, ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment.
- Participated in staff and group meetings to enhance organizational effectiveness and improve school administration.
- Tracked student attendance to support engagement and identify patterns in participation.
Classroom Teacher
Glenmuir High School
11.2017 - 07.2023
- Advised Principal, Vice Principals, and Heads of Department on development of courses, teaching materials, and assessment methods to enhance educational quality.
- Review and evaluate teaching and learning strategies, methodologies, and programmes.
- Collaborated with school staff and parents/guardians to advocate for best interests of students.
- Maintain good order and discipline amongst students under my care and always safeguarding their health and safety.
- Maintained oversight of student attendance to promote accountability. the attendance of students under my care.
- Participated in staff and group meetings to contribute to organisational improvement and effective school administration.
Laboratory Demonstrator
The University Of The West Indies - Mona
Kingston, Outside USA and Candada
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Guided students through laboratory experiments, enhancing their practical skills and understanding of scientific concepts.
- Monitored student safety protocols in the laboratory, fostering a secure learning environment.
- Operated and demonstrated the use of various laboratory equipment.
- Collaborated with lecturers and department members to identify and implement improvements in curriculum and lab experience.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Biochemistry
University of The West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica01-2017
A 'Levels - Pure Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Communication Studies, Caribbean Studies
Glenmuir High School
May Pen, Clarendon 01-2013
GCSE - Mathematics, English, Information Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Music
De Carteret College
Mandeville, Manchester07-2011
Some College (No Degree) - Education and Training
Vocational Training Development Institute
Mandeville, Manchester Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Instructional design
- Formative assessment
- Assessment strategies
- Performance evaluation
- Science instruction
- Hybrid teaching
- Student learning
- Data analysis
- Communication skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural awareness
- Parent communication
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Professional work ethic
- Student learning
Voluntary Achievements
- Mentor providing advice to children/young people at Salvation Army Hanbury Home for Children, 2012
- UWI Mona Chemistry Department Labour Day Project, 2017
- Helped improve students Maths and English skills including teaching young students how to read at the Dunrobin VBS program, 2017
- Financial Manager for Muirhead House, 2022-present
Certification
- FLDOE Exchange Teacher Certificate
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Duval County Public Schools
08.2023 - 05.2026
Classroom Teacher
Glenmuir High School
11.2017 - 07.2023
Laboratory Demonstrator
The University Of The West Indies - Mona
09.2016 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Applied Science - Biochemistry
University of The West Indies
A 'Levels - Pure Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Communication Studies, Caribbean Studies
Glenmuir High School
GCSE - Mathematics, English, Information Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Music
De Carteret College
Some College (No Degree) - Education and Training
Vocational Training Development Institute