Work experience

• ELL Teacher

  Bayah

  2024.08-Current

  (a year)

  Developed and taught English language lessons to students of diverse backgrounds and abilities. • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction. • Collaborated with other teachers and administrators to ensure successful implementation of ELL programs. • Assessed student progress in speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills. • Created lesson plans that incorporated a variety of teaching strategies to engage all learners. • Facilitated small group learning activities, focusing on pronunciation and conversation practice. • Adapted curriculum materials to meet the needs of individual students according to their learning styles and levels of proficiency.
• Teacher English Language and Literature & Music

  Barbados

  2003.09-2024.07

  (21 years)

  Deighton Griffith Secondary School is a mixed ability school which caters to a range of learners. • Taught Grade 5-12 students Language Arts, English Language, English Literature, and Music. English, secondary/CSEC [Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate], 11-18 years. Music, ABRSM/CSEC (Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate), 11- 18. • Utilized customized instructional strategies for neurodivergent students. • Organized and judged several competitions - DGS Annual Spelling competition, Valentine's Poetry Competition. • Prepared students for public speaking and essay writing competitions. • The Choir Director: led the DGS School Choir to 3rd place victory twice in the Secondary Schools Choir Bi-annual Competition. • Teacher in charge of the recorder group, which performed at several school functions. • Pioneer of the annual DGS Independence Day Folk Singing Inter-House Competition, which was conceptualized to raise cultural awareness in young people. • Active PTA committee member - strongly believe in parental involvement. • Most recent project: painting of the first form block, six classrooms with murals. Sponsored by a major paint company and a neighboring hardware store.
• Teacher Music and English

  Barbados

  2003.04-2003.07

  (4 months)

  Developed proficiency in collaborating with staff and engaging with parents during a 4-month tenure • Facilitated music rehearsals and event readiness • Taught Music and English/ CSEC [Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate ( 11-17) • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.

Educational experience

• UCAM EXEED College

  Education

  2024.11-Current

  (10 months)

  Doctorate in Educational Leadership
• University of the West Indies

  Educational Psychology

  2021.08-2023.07

  (2 years)

  Educational Psychology
• University of the West Indies

  English Language and Literature Instruction

  2017.08-2021.07

  (4 years)

  English Language and Literature Instruction 12 week practicum/ teaching practice. (QTS status)

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