Personal Statement:

Motivated and result-oriented professional seeking a challenging position in the educational field. Dedicated to fostering a positive, engaging, and effective learning environment through collaborative efforts to ensure student success.

Education:

-Bachelor of Science in Youth Development Work

University of the West Indies, Open Campus

July 1st 2020

-Associate Degree in Secondary Education

Dominica State College (Teacher’s College) Stock Farm, Dominica

October 15th 2009

-Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Advanced Level Studies in the Social Sciences

Dominica State College, Stock Farm, Dominica

July 25th 2003

-High School Diploma

Convent High School, Bath Road, Dominica

July 6th 2001

Relevant Coursework:

-Teaching Spanish as a foreign language: Universidad Nacional de Villa Maria

-Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the classroom: Ministry of Education

-Dominica Association of Teachers Ministry of Education Canadian Teachers’ Federation Building Capacity for Sustainable Development

Skills:

Computer Certification:

-Word Processing

-Data Entry

-Introduction to Computers

-Effective verbal and written communication - Effective time management

-Conflict Resolution - use of technology to enhance the

-Classroom Management student learning experience

-Strong leadership skills

-Meticulous organizational skills

Professional Experience:

-Spanish teacher

Wesley High School, Roseau Dominica September 2005- July 2007

Classroom management of various classes

Management of students in assigned form class.

Time management in execution of lessons.

Management of multiple work related projects.

Development and enforcement of rules in the classroom and school setting.

Management of students’ records regarding performance, attendance, punctuality.

-Head of the Spanish Department

Dominica Grammar School, Roseau Dominica January 2008 to July 2023

Supervise and delegate work of faculty within the department.

Provide mentoring to faculty to offer support and guidance within the department.

Facilitate professional development for faculty.

Revision of lesson plans of faculty within the department.

Management of multiple work related projects.

Development and enforcement of rules in the classroom and school setting.

Management of students’ records regarding performance, attendance, punctuality.

-Spanish Teacher

Orion Academy, Roseau Dominica(Online) September 2022 to November 2022

Use a variety of online platforms for learning instruction.

Tailor lessons to accommodate different learning styles.

Provide weekly progress reports.

Provide guidance and support to students.

Management of students’ records regarding performance, attendance, punctuality.

Projects:

-Designing programmes for youth development, working with the school counselors to develop a female empowerment group.

-Dominica Grammar School Mentorship Programme

Leadership and Activities

-Spanish Culture Week Organizer

-Teenage Pageant School Chaperone.

-Form 1 Year Level Supervisor

-Form 3 Assistant Year Level Supervisor

Professional Membership:

-Culinary program supervisor- Dominica 4-H Club

References:

Available upon request.

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