Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Career Notes
Professional Development
Certification
Timeline
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Shanique Bloomfield

Fort Myers,FL

Summary

Qualified educator with approximately 10 years of experience teaching at the elementary level. Currently maintain an exchange teacher credential that satisfies the requirement of the Florida State Board of Education.

Effective at evaluating students' needs and using differentiated instruction to address various learning styles and ensure subject retention. Successful at incorporating both traditional and progressive teaching methods that cultivate discipline, focus, unobstructed learning and growth in the classroom. Committed to the continued academic, social and emotional development of children, with a view that all children can be successful learners.


Documentations are available upon request.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Classroom Teacher

Martin County School District
2023.08 - 2024.02

Planned and delivered Science, Social Studies, ELA, and Math content to 21 students at the 4th grade level.

  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.

Classroom Teacher

Crescent Primary School
2014.01 - 2023.12
  • Joined the Crescent Primary School staff as a volunteer, initially teaching first-grade students
  • Later on boarded as a salaried teacher, over the years teaching grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 with approximate classroom sizes of 36 students
  • Taught 4th grade Science, using effective classroom management skills to develop strong academic foundations and foster a classroom environment conducive to growth, both characteristically and academically
  • Additionally, prepare unit and lesson plans routinely, following curriculum guidelines and common core standards.

Classroom Teacher (Volunteer)

Crescent Primary School
2013.01 - 2014.01
  • Joined the Crescent Primary School staff as a volunteer, initially teaching first-grade students
  • Later on boarded as a salaried teacher, over the years teaching grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 with approximate classroom sizes of 36 students
  • Currently teaching 4th grade Science, using effective classroom management skills to develop strong academic foundations and foster a classroom environment conducive to growth, both characteristically and academically
  • Additionally, prepare unit and lesson plans routinely, following curriculum guidelines and common core standards.

Assistant Classroom Teacher (Kindergarten)

Willowdene Group of Schools
2007.01 - 2009.01
  • Collaborated with the classroom teacher in leading a full-day kindergarten program of approximately 27 children
  • Supervised and guided children's development, providing fundamental knowledge and skills to effectively meet students' cognitive, social, emotional and physical needs
  • Fostered an environment of sharing and cooperation amongst children from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.

Education

M.S. Ed. Special Education -

Walden University

B.Ed. Teaching - Early Childhood Education (Hons) -

Shortwood Teachers' College
Kingston, Jamaica
01.2018

Diploma in Early Childhood Education - Advanced Literacy -

Shortwood Teachers' College
Kingston, Jamaica
01.2013

Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Development Programme (NVQ-J - Level 2) -

Garmex Heart Academy
Kingston, Jamaica
01.2010

Skills

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Elementary Education
  • Special Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Project-Based Learning
  • Hands-on Learning
  • Whole Group Instruction
  • Teacher-Centered Instruction
  • Constructivist Teaching
  • Creating Instructional Materials
  • Standardized tests
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
  • Google Classroom
  • Assessment for Learning
  • Educational Technology
  • Time Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Student Support
  • Positive Reinforcement

Affiliations

  • Active member of Toastmaster International
  • Active member of Jonathan Grant Alumni Association

Career Notes

Held the position of Information Officer at Westmore College in May 2013. Responsibilities involved customer service and administrative duties, as well as human resource tasks. Further details available on request.

Professional Development

  • Cross Cultural Communication, 2014 | Brooks Irving and Watson Consultant
  • Professional Development of Primary School Teachers, 2019 | Crescent Primary School
  • Symposium for Early Childhood and Primary Educators, 2012 | St. Joseph's Teachers' College
  • Literacy Development Workshop, 2013 | Shortwood Teachers' College
  • The Mentorship and Beginning Teachers' Induction Programme, 2013 | Jamaica Teaching Council
  • TEFL Graduate 150 hour Master Certificate Course, 2021/ teflgraduate.com

Certification

  • Florida Exchange Teacher Certificate- [07/01/2023-06/30/2026]
  • Reading Endorsement Competencies 1& 2,

(University of Florida) - in progress


Timeline

Classroom Teacher

Martin County School District
2023.08 - 2024.02

Classroom Teacher

Crescent Primary School
2014.01 - 2023.12

Classroom Teacher (Volunteer)

Crescent Primary School
2013.01 - 2014.01

Assistant Classroom Teacher (Kindergarten)

Willowdene Group of Schools
2007.01 - 2009.01

M.S. Ed. Special Education -

Walden University

B.Ed. Teaching - Early Childhood Education (Hons) -

Shortwood Teachers' College

Diploma in Early Childhood Education - Advanced Literacy -

Shortwood Teachers' College

Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Development Programme (NVQ-J - Level 2) -

Garmex Heart Academy
  • Florida Exchange Teacher Certificate- [07/01/2023-06/30/2026]
  • Reading Endorsement Competencies 1& 2,

(University of Florida) - in progress


Shanique Bloomfield