ELICIA GORDON- WARD

EDUCATOR

EDUCATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL (CXC)

BOARD MEMBER 2019 - PRESENT

Review and analyze comments on syllabi from classroom teachers, curriculum specialists in Ministries of Education, regional universities and tertiary institutions, employers and other stakeholders to advise on desirable syllabus modifications and make recommendations to other panels for the inclusion of cognate material in their syllabi. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

CURRICULUM COORDINATOR 2013 - PRESENT

Monitor School Development Plans to ensure that T&L are of the highest standards and facilitate subsequent staff development and teacher training to Principals, Vice Principals, Heads of Department & Teachers to achieve outstanding and innovative pedagogical practices in the integration of modern educational theories and techniques including the use of literacy, numeracy, differentiated instruction, technology integration, and assessment.

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PROFILE

A service-oriented professional with over 20

years’ diverse experience in Foreign Languages &

Education developing learner-centered curricula

and fostering both teacher & student creativity.

Highly motivated, dedicated, resourceful &

performance-driven with a genuine passion to

nurture the holistic growth and development of

every child. Committed to creating a school

atmosphere that is stimulating and encouraging

to both students and teachers through trusted

leadership development, self-reflection,

professional ethics and standards of practice &

the pastoral care and education of all.

TECH SKILLS

Presentation Skills

Management Skills (People, Time)

Data Management & Analysis

Research

Office Suites (MS 365, G-Suite)

Communication & Collaboration Tools

LMS (Canvas, Moodle)

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CONTACT

+971 058-***-****

adi7qa@r.postjobfree.com

Novotel Gate, Abu Dhabi

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

MASTER OF EDUCATION (GPA 4.0) 2016

Specialization in CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION with a focus on current educational research and pedagogy to analyze how students learn and to maximize gains in student performance.

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

PG DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION 2006

Postgraduate Teaching Diploma in Education with a specialization in the Teaching of Modern Foreign Languages.

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

BACHELOR OF ARTS 2004

Double Major in Spanish and Latin American Studies with courses in Spanish Language, Linguistics, Hispanic Literature, History, Politics & Government. AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

MASTER OF EDUCATION PRESENT

Specialization in EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP with research in administrative support to the school community as well as instructional support to the campus in order to help increase student learning and achievement.

MINISTRY OF EDCUATION

CURRICULUM OFFICER 2010 - 2013

Monitor and evaluate the implementation of national curricula across all levels (primary, secondary and tertiary) and for all subject areas; Assess the qualifications of candidates for entry into the teaching service (ECCE, Primary, & Secondary) as well as investigate requests for upgrade of teaching posts; Collaborate with the Teaching Service Commission and the Human Resources Division of the Ministry of Education to interview candidates for entrance into the teaching service. WORK EXPERIENCE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

TEACHER - SECONDARY 2000 - 2010

Implemented the National Secondary Curriculum for Modern Foreign Languages – Spanish and French and prepare students for internal, national and regional examinations, with a minimum pass rate of 95% each year; Assisted with and supervised co-curricular activities; Coordinated school-related activities and events such as field trips, fund-raisers, and prize-giving, valedictory & graduation ceremonies. REPSOL E&P, T&T

TUTOR – ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

2007 - PRESENT

Designed and developed the curriculum (specific to the company’s needs) including syllabus, activities, and assessments at the Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Business levels as well as prepare both the local and expatriate staff to become proficient in their respective second languages; Translated over 1000 pages of official company documents, contracts etc. within the scope of the Oil & Gas Industry from Spanish to English & English to Spanish.

TRAINING

250-hour Advanced TEFL Diploma Program - Teacher of English as a Foreign Language: Courses included Classroom Management, Assessment, Lesson Planning, Teaching Listening / Speaking / Reading / Writing / Vocabulary / Grammar, Teaching Adults / Young Adults / Young Learners, Teaching IELTS / TOEFL, and Teaching Beginning / Advanced / Online / Business English.

UNI-PREP INSTITUTE

DIPLOMA: TEFL

Certificate Course with a focus of study on Learning Disabilities & Differentiated Instruction, Early Childhood Education, Authentic Assessment and Teaching Reading & Literacy.

CANADIAN TEACHERS’ FEDERATION

CERTIFICATE: SPECIAL EDUCATION

2020

2013

INTERESTS

PRO SKILLS

• Leadership, forward planning & strategic

thinking skills

• Interpersonal & communication skills

• Efficient problem-solving, decision-making &

conflict resolution skills

• Organization & prioritization skills

• Motivation & empowerment skills

• Effective planning & time management skills

• Data-driven and performance-driven

• Ability to work under pressure

• Emotional intelligence

• Teamwork & collaboration

• Flexibility & adaptability

• Dependable & responsible

LANGUAGES

REFERENCE

ENGLISH

SPANISH

FRENCH

ITALIAN

PORTUGUESE

DEV POOMA

Curriculum Officer

Curriculum Planning & Development Division

Phone: +1-868-***-****

Email: adi7qa@r.postjobfree.com

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