Drama & English teacher with a minor in Mass Communications

ARLENE A.J. WILLIAMS.

*** ***** **** ****, *** Sum Hill, Claxton Bay. Trinidad, West Indies.

Tel No:1-868-***-****

E-mail: ************************@*****.***

Objective: To provide exceptional, holistic instruction through the integration of all subject discipline disciplines and the utilization of the multiple intelligences.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

B.A in Speech and Drama; Minor in Mass Communications.

Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching the Visual & Performing Arts

Masters of Science in Educational Leadership.

EDUCATION

Institution Name: Virginia Union University

Location: Richmond, Virginia. U.S.A

Dates Attended: 08/2001 – 05/2005

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Field of Study: Speech & Drama, Mass Communications.

G.P.A: 3.88 / 4.00

Institution Name: The University of the West Indies

Location: St. Augustine, San Fernando.

Dates Attended: 07/2006 – 06/2007

Degree: Post Graduate Diploma

Field of Study: Teaching the Visual & Performing Arts

G.P.A: 3.80 / 4.00

Institution Name: The University of Dayton.

Location: Dayton, Ohio. U.S.A.

Dates Attended: 08/2011 – 12/2014

Degree: Educational Leadership

G.P.A: 3.79 / 4.00

Institution Name: North American TEFL Academy

Dates: Attended: February to March 2020

Completed 120-hour TESL certification- awaiting certification

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Organization Name: Tender Loving Care Pre-School

Location: San Fernando, Trinidad, West Indies.

Position/Title: Drama Instructor

Dates Employed: January 2020 to Present.

Tasks/ Responsibilities: Provide Drama instruction to students between the ages of 3-5 based on the national curriculum.

School Name: La Romaine Secondary School

Location: La Romaine, Trinidad, West Indies.

Position/ Title: Drama Teacher III

Dates Employed: 09/2011 to Present

Tasks/Responsibilities: Instruct students between the ages of 11 - 18 in Drama/ Theater Arts based on a national curriculum, Special Education teaching, home-room teacher duties, compilation of student reports, creation of standardized student assessments, maintain class register.

School Name: Naparima College.

Location: San Fernando, Trinidad, West Indies

Position/Title: Drama Teacher III

Dates Employed: 10/2005 to 09 /2011

Tasks/Responsibilities: Instructed boys ages of 11 - 18 in Drama/ Theater Arts based on a national curriculum, English Language, Communication Studies, & English Literature, home-room teacher duties, compilation of student reports, creation of standardized student assessments.

School Name: Upward Bound Program

Location: Virginia Union University, Richmond, Virginia. U.S.A

Position/Title: English Tutor

Dates Employed: 04/2003 to 02/2005

Tasks/Responsibilities: Assist students with English Language home-work & assist English instructor with classroom teaching.

School Name: Richmond Preparatory Christian Academy

Location:4103 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23230

Position/ Title: Drama Instructor

Dates Employed: 01/2004 to 04/2004

Tasks/ Responsibilities: Instruct students ages 5 to 12 in dramatic techniques, directed performances, spearheaded a school concert.

School Name: George Carver Elementary School

Location: Richmond, Virginia. U.S.A

Position/Title: Tutor/ Mentor

Dates Employed: 08/2001 to 05/2003

Tasks/Responsibilities: Assisted students in subjects or topics that were difficult to comprehend.

Assistant Examiner/ Marker

Caribbean Examinations Council

Dates Employed: July 2010 to Present

Tasks/ Responsibilities: Assess Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate Examination (CSEC), Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exam (CAPE) and Secondary Entrance Assessment examination scripts based on a standardized rubric in the following subject areas: English Language, Theater Arts and English Literature

Assistant Examiner

National Certificate of Secondary Education (N.C.S.E)

Dates Employed: July 2009 to Present

Tasks/Responsibilities: Assess Drama examination scripts based on a standardized rubric.

Other Skills

Associate Degree/Minor in Mass Communications from Virginia Union University

Former reporter at Trinidad Guardian Newspaper, Trinidad, West Indies.

Former Writer for Soul of Virginia magazine, Virginia. U.S.A

Former free-lance writer for Oh My News online newspaper, South Korea.

Former Radio D.J for Virginia Union University campus radio station.

Languages & Level: Fluent - English, Intermediate - Spanish.

Computer Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, experience with the use of Microsoft Word, Excel & Power point, web-site construction, Microsoft Office 365, Screen-o-matic, Voke & Prezi software

Teacher Licensure & Certification:

- Temporary Florida, U.S.A Educator License to instruct Drama in Grades 9-12 (effective upon receipt of a job offer/work permit),

-Alberta Teacher Certification – complete upon receipt of a job offer/work permit), reference no:657483.

-Ontario College of Teachers Certification- certification to be received in May 2020; currently awaiting 120 day evaluation period completion- reference no:700739.

References

Mrs. Judith Honore

Former Modern Studies Head of Department

Naparima College

Trinidad, West Indies.

E-mail: ************@*******.***

Tel No: 1-868-***-****

Mrs. Nadine Victor-Ayres

Vice Principal Secondary

Holy Faith Convent, Penal.

E-mail address: ***********@*****.***

Tel No: 1-868-***-****

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