Nataniah Foster

Evanston, IL *****

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+1-312-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY: A highly organized, detailed- oriented individual with over fifteen years of hands-on teaching and leadership experience in the classroom, providing pedagogical skills to teachers as well as support and training to new staff.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Site Director

Books and Breakfast - Evanston, IL

Present

Specific Duties include:

• Supervises the overall program of the school's morning activity programs

• Plan and implement developmentally and culturally appropriate activities with staff members that are aligned with weekly plans to stimulate learning.

• safely supervise children within the facility.

• collaborate with home, school and community to enable each child to reach the highest potential.

• Conduct staff development workshops based on identified needs. Tutor

Huntington Learning Center - Skokie, IL

Present

Teach individual and students in groups. Assess and evaluate students reading and math performance. Engage students in enrichment programs and other after-school activities. Administrative Experience: Assistant Principal

Brown’s Town Primary School - Jamaica, IA

February 2020 to August 2021

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE

Assisting the Principal in the general administration of the school

· Provide weekly and termly report on the activities of the Upper Division

· Assist in planning and adapting the curriculum to suit the needs of the school

· Supervise the preparation of lesson plans and methods of assessment

· Advise on the deployment and recruitment of teaching staff

· Call meetings within the grades to discuss matters relating to same

· Supervise and assist teachers in maintaining and keeping proper records of students’ progress

· Supervise and assist teachers in maintaining professional standards

· Teach and supervise teaching

· Be in charge when the principal is absent

· Assist in formulating and enforcing policy

· Prepare reports as may become necessary

· Perform other duties as directed by the Principal and or School Board

· Know the role and function of the Board of Management

· Ensure proper lines of communication /protocol is established and professionalism is adhered to

· Enforce the rules (students and staff)

· Ensure that there is no financial irregularity

· Events Planning

· Ensure records as stipulated in the Code of Regulations- section 17 are kept and maintained

(i) Log Book

(ii) Minutes of meeting held

(iii) Attendance register

(iv) Time table

(v) Programmes/Intervention Plans

(vi) Exam data analysis file

(vii) Lesson Plan Log – submission and vetting

(viii) Staff Files

(ix) Student Files- Reports/Cumulative Records

(x) Running records- appraisal

(xi) Inventory records

(xii) Staff Development information

(xiii) Action Plans

(xiv) School Self Evaluation (SSE)

(xv) School Improvement Plan (SIP)

Senior Teacher (6th Grade)

BROWN’S TOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL

January 2012 to August 2021

Help in the development of school programs, discipline and parent association activities. Lead committee meetings and implement strategies and programs needed in specific areas of the school. Grade Supervisor

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION JAMAICA

January 2013 to December 2014

Teacher (MAIN DUTIES)

· Supervising teachers with lesson plans, attendance record keeping; subject planning.

· Planning, implementing and assessing lessons.

· Prepare and execute lesson plans that will cater to each child’s special needs.

· Conducting on-going assessments to determine the effectiveness of strategies and techniques used in areas of Literacy and Numeracy.

· Recording and reporting students’ progress and achievement. Cashier and Server

(Restaurant Association of Jamaica Burger King - Branch, MN January 2000 to December 2003

Achievements

· National mentor

· Outstanding leadership and long service award at Brown’s Town Primary School.

· Advisor and committee member to the National Standard Curriculum- Ministry of Education

· Bachelor’s degree in Language and Literacy Studies (Honors, Upper Division

· Diploma in Primary Education (Advanced Music Education) (Credit)

· Commended for the quality and resourcefulness of Assessment throughout the school by the Ministry of Education.

· Effectively trained teachers in using assessment instruments and strategies to enhance learning of the 21st century learners.

· Establishment of Reading and Math programs at Grade one (2009- 2019).

• Recognition on efficiently assisting with various Professional Staff Development workshops.

• Successfully preparing Grade Six students for National Examinations, resulting in at least 90% passes of satisfaction record annually .

• Introduce formalized assessment instruments used in documenting and presenting students data.

• Coordinated formalized clubs events and enrollment of teachers and students.

• Coordinated mentorship program for new teachers employed to the school.

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· Event Planning

· Surfing the internet

· A very sociable person who enjoys meeting new friends

· Visiting places of interest

· Enjoy various sporting activities: athletics, soccer and car racing

· Enjoy jogging

Sales Associate

Courts Furniture Limited - Saint Ann, MO

January 1999 to December 2000

· Experienced at planning,preparing and delivering lessons at a high standard

· Experienced data analytical skill

Education

Action Research Practicum

Brown’s Town Primary School University of the West - Indies January 2012 to December 2012

Bachelor of Education Degree in Language and Literacy Studies The University of the - West, TX

January 2009 to December 2012

Diploma in Teaching

Primary Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College

January 2001 to December 2004

School Leaving Certificate

Aabuthnott Gallimore High School

Skills

• Core competencies include: Budget Development Teaching and Mentoring Development Student Teacher Supervision Curriculum Development and Improvement School’s Security and Safety Policies Standardized Testing and Scores Program Evaluation & Assessment Leadership & Team Building Workshops & Seminar Presentations Advance Google SuiteExperience School’s Improvement Plan

• Experienced at vetting lesson plans and assessment plan

• Experienced in developing test items

• Experience in assessing teachers’ performance

• Experienced in mentorship and teambuilding

• Excellent classroom and behavior management

• Experienced Administrative Management.

• Developed lesson plans within the curriculum objectives

• Excellent oral and communicative skills

• Confident in the use of ICT (Google Suite)

• in preparing and organizing workshops and presentations

• Effective leadership qualities among staff and students

• Excellent customer service skills 1. Take responsibility for implementing school policies and practices, as are established locally or in the Ministry of Education Youth and Information 2. Take responsibility for continuing professional development, setting objectives for improvements, and taking action to keep up to date with research and developments. 3. To attend and/or lead assemblies when asked within the boundaries of one’s religious beliefs. 4. To be aware of the resources held in the school and to organize appropriate use of them. 5. To attend punctually and participate in meetings and briefings that relate to the curriculum, administration and organization of the school.

• Childcare

• Microsoft Powerpoint

• Training & development

• Management

• Teaching

• Leadership

• Sales

• Experience with children

Certifications and Licenses

Teaching Certification

Assessments

Elementary school classroom management — Proficient August 2020

Managing behavior in elementary school classrooms

Full results: Proficient

Written communication — Proficient

September 2018

Measures a candidate's ability to convey written information using proper grammar rules. Full results: Proficient

Verbal communication — Highly Proficient

March 2020

Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely

Full results: Highly Proficient

Early childhood development — Highly Proficient

September 2020

Knowledge of the development of children ages 0-3 and of ways to foster that development Full results: Highly Proficient

Work style: Conscientiousness — Proficient

March 2020

Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working Full results: Proficient

Building relationships for childcare providers — Completed April 2019

Building positive and productive relationships with families of children ages 0–3 Full results: Completed

High school classroom management — Highly Proficient March 2020

Minimizing classroom disruption and engaging students Full results: Highly Proficient

Elementary school lesson planning — Highly Proficient September 2021

Developing lesson plans for elementary-level classrooms that promote learning Full results: Highly Proficient

Work style: Reliability — Expert

March 2020

Tendency to be dependable and come to work

Full results: Expert

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