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SYDONNA LEYS – GENTLES
Hartford
Summary
Innovative and dedicated professional eager to channel my passion, creativity, and relentless drive into delivering tangible value and supporting organizational growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class Teacher: Grades 1 and 3
Greater Portmore Primary School
09.2019 - Current
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting instruction to meet individual needs and ensuring mastery of concepts.
- Participated in ongoing professional development, staying current with best practices in education and bringing fresh ideas to the classroom.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or tutoring sessions, extending opportunities for student growth beyond the school day.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world problem-solving exercises.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Served on various school committees focused on curriculum development or improvement initiatives, demonstrating dedication to ongoing school-wide progress.
Class Teacher: Grade 1
Ascot Primary School
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Temporary Employment
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Worked closely with support staff, coordinating efforts to address the unique needs of students receiving special education services or interventions.
Class Teacher: Grade 2
Southborough Primary School
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Temporary Employment
Class Teacher: 4 year olds
Small Treasures Childcare
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering a sense of community within the classroom.
- Implemented assessment strategies that accurately measured student understanding, guiding data-driven instruction for improved outcomes.
Filing Clerk and Manager’s Assistance
Postal Co-Operative Credit Union Ltd
07.2009 - 08.2009
- Managed physical records storage, ensuring proper labeling, organization, and safekeeping of essential documents.
- Prepared new files and assigned tracking identification numbers, resulting in faster retrievals.
- Supported team members, providing necessary documents and files for efficient decision-making processes.
Personal Assistant
Sagicor Group Jamaica Ltd.
09.2007 - 12.2007
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to company operations.
- Aided executive in personal tasks such as scheduling appointments or running errands when needed.
- Served as first point of contact for incoming visitors or phone calls, ensuring prompt responses or directing inquiries appropriately.
Filing Clerk
Inland Revenue Compliance Department
07.2007 - 07.2007
- NYS Summer Employment
- Assisted in the smooth functioning of the office by managing high volumes of paperwork and information.
- Maintained a well-functioning filing system, conducting periodic audits to identify areas for improvement or discrepancies that required resolution.
- Improved file retrieval efficiency by maintaining an organized and up-to-date filing system.
- Tracked incoming and outgoing files and materials and maintained accurate records for potential discrepancies.
Education
Bachelors of Education - Early Childhood
Shortwood Teachers’ College
01.2015
Early Childhood Education
Portmore Heart Academy
01.2011
Skills
- Collaborative learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Peer mentoring
- Public speaking
- Technologically Savvy
- ESL instruction
Accomplishments
- Assistant Coordinator Grade 1 – (Sept 2024 – present)
- Class Group Leader at Shortwood Teachers’ College (2011-2015)
Certification
- Designing Online Content and Instruction (Waldorf University)
- Bachelor’s of Education in Early Childhood Education
- NVQJ Certificate in Early Childhood Education Levels 1 & 2
Interests
Community Service
Jamaica Fire Brigade (York Park), Filing Clerk, 2015-06, 2015-06, Registry Department Community Service
Disclaimer
I announce that the above mentioned information given by me is true and accurate according to my knowledge.
Timeline
Class Teacher: Grades 1 and 3
Greater Portmore Primary School
09.2019 - Current
Class Teacher: Grade 1
Ascot Primary School
03.2017 - 07.2017
Class Teacher: Grade 2
Southborough Primary School
09.2016 - 12.2016
Class Teacher: 4 year olds
Small Treasures Childcare
01.2016 - 05.2016
Filing Clerk and Manager’s Assistance
Postal Co-Operative Credit Union Ltd
07.2009 - 08.2009
Personal Assistant
Sagicor Group Jamaica Ltd.
09.2007 - 12.2007
Filing Clerk
Inland Revenue Compliance Department
07.2007 - 07.2007
Early Childhood Education
Portmore Heart Academy
Bachelors of Education - Early Childhood
Shortwood Teachers’ College
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