KESHA LATOYA SHIRLEY

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Florida

954-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

To better facilitate students’ learning by actively engaging them in the teaching and

learning process, and by creating an environment which enhances educational outcomes.

PROFILE:

I am a Trained Teacher who specializes in assisting students with severe reading difficulties. During my nine years teaching, I gained significant experience by working with students in an inner city community. My role included the designing and implementing of teaching strategies to improve learning outcomes of students. My interpersonal skills benefited my employers in resolving parent/child and parent/teacher conflicts in the school setting; as well as improving parental involvement in students’ lives, to improve educational outcomes. I am able to work on my own initiative or as part of a team, and can deal with administrative and classroom management problems competently.

EDUCATION:

Master of Education-Literacy Studies, University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica, 2016

Bachelor of Education-Language Education: Literacy Studies, University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica, 2009

Diploma in Teaching-Primary Education: Literacy Studies, Moneague College, St. Ann, Jamaica, 2004

RELEVANT TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

KLS Tutoring-PEP Preparation-July 2017-Present

Designs and conducts weekly lessons (virtually and face to face)

Prepares Grades 4, 5 and 6 students for Primary Exit Examinations (Mathematics, Language Arts, Science & Social Studies)

Conducts Writing and Reading Comprehension Sessions with students

Assigns and grades assignments and projects

Monitors the progress of individual student

Provides feedback and conducts parents’ consultation sessions weekly

Uploaded assignments and materials (worksheet, anchor charts, videos) in Google Classroom

Assist parents in selection/ choice of schools

Drews Avenue Primary & Infant School: Classroom Teacher and Literacy Specialist, September 2004 – November 2013

Designed and delivered weekly lesson plans using appropriate learning

Observed and evaluated student's performance and development

Assigned and graded class work, homework, tests and assignments

Provided appropriate feedback on work

Encouraged and monitored the progress of individual student

Maintained accurate records

Completed reports of students' progress and development

Monitored students’ behaviour in the classroom

Maintained discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school

Conducted home visits for absentees students in the reading program.

Planned and conducted parenting workshops/conferences.

Planned and conducted Teachers’ Professional Development Workshop.

Planned annual Prize Giving Ceremony, Spelling and Reading Competitions.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Ministry of Education, Education Officer (May 2019 - present)

Supervises 18 public schools

Evaluate School Self Evaluation and School Improvement Plans

Monitors day to day school operations

Reviews school policies and plans and Monitors financial documents

Participates in the recruitment process for principals and teachers

Conducts annual appraisal of principals

Conducts lesson observations

Plans and convenes Principals’ Meetings

Monitors smooth administration of National examination

Ministry of Education, Literacy Specialist (November 2013 – May 2019)

Developed and coordinated literacy intervention program for students

Supported teachers in the delivery of the National Primary Curriculum

Assisted in the development and implementation of customized reading program based on literacy needs and assessment

Supported literacy activities or initiatives in schools

Planned and conducted Teachers’ Development Workshops

Observed teachers lesson delivery in Reading Comprehension and Language Arts sessions

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