Vernalee Dorvilus
Royal Palm Beach
Summary
Experienced early childhood educator prepared for this role with strong foundation in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement. Focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in fostering positive learning environment, promoting social and emotional growth, and maintaining productive communication with parents and colleagues. Reliable and flexible, trusted by peers for consistent support and effective instructional strategies.
Knowledgeable Music Teacher with background in music education, specializing in fostering musical talent and creativity. Successfully developed and implemented engaging curricula that enhanced students' musical abilities. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and student assessment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - Kindergarten
Bethel Junior Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted creativity and critical thinking skills by incorporating project-based learning activities into the curriculum.
- Organized engaging field trips, connecting classroom content with real-world experiences for students.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Music Teacher
Sunshine Music Academy of Excellence
06.2013 - Current
- Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
Teacher - Kindergarten
Renassaint Charter School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, creating a more cohesive learning environment for students.
- Utilized various assessment strategies to evaluate student performance.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Assisted students by serving as advocate for children in school and community.
Health Care Aide
Private Home
06.2003 - 04.2013
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Consistently received positive feedback from both patients and supervisors regarding quality of care provided.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Teacher
Ministry Of Education
08.1994 - 04.2001
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Services Counselor
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH12-2023
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
University of The West Indies
Passley Gardens, JA06-1994
Certification - School Music Teaching
Edna Manley College of The Visual/Performing Arts
Kingston, JA11-1996
High School Diploma -
Yallahs High School
Saint Thomas, JA06-1989
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Nutrition and health
- Documentation and reporting
- Child development
- Art and music integration
- Multicultural education
- Social-emotional learning
- Classroom management
- Early reading
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Early childhood development
- Early education specialist
Timeline
Teacher - Kindergarten
Bethel Junior Academy
08.2023 - Current
Teacher - Kindergarten
Renassaint Charter School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Music Teacher
Sunshine Music Academy of Excellence
06.2013 - Current
Health Care Aide
Private Home
06.2003 - 04.2013
Teacher
Ministry Of Education
08.1994 - 04.2001
Master of Arts - Human Services Counselor
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
University of The West Indies
Certification - School Music Teaching
Edna Manley College of The Visual/Performing Arts
High School Diploma -
Yallahs High School
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