SUMMARY
I have twenty years of experience in Counselling and Teaching. I am passionate about Guidance and Counselling and I have experience working with counsellors all over the island.
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATION
International University of the Caribbean MSc. Counselling and Consulting Psychology
International University of the Caribbean BSc. Guidance and Counselling
Sam Sharpe Teachers College Diploma in Guidance and Counselling
Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College Diploma in Secondary Education
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Guidance Counsellor: Sam Sharpe Teachers College 2015 – present
Duties: Offering counselling to students when requested. Supervising School Counselling degree students on teaching practice. Lecturing some of the courses related to Counselling. Plan programmes to enhance students’ psychological development.
Adjunct Lecturer: International University of the Caribbean 2008 – 2015
Duties: Prepare and deliver lessons to students at the tertiary level in Guidance and Counselling and Psychology.
Associate Regional Dean International University of the Caribbean 2012 – 2015
Duties: Supervise the staff at the Falmouth and Browns Town campuses. Recruiting, interviewing and hiring of lecturers.
Guidance Practicum Supervisor International University of the Caribbean 2008 – 2013
Duties: Supervise groups of Guidance and Counselling students as they get practical experience in Guidance and Counselling.
Guidance Counsellor Catherine Hall Primary School 2007 – 2012
Bethel Primary and Junior High School 1998 – 2012
Duties: Manage the Guidance and Counselling departments of each school. Conduct counselling sessions with students who need it. Organize professional development sessions for teachers and parents. Plan programmes to enhance students’ development.
Teacher Bethel Primary and Junior High School 1993 – 1998
Duties: Teach students at the secondary level English and Social Studies. Assist in developing annual timetable for the upper school. Assist in school development planning.
SKILLS
Engaging public speaker Effective use of multi-media teaching tools
Exceptional written and verbal communicator Innovative thinker
Natural leader Active listener
POSITIONS HELD
Jamaica Association of Guidance Counsellors in Education
National President 2003 – 2004 & 2018 General Secretary 2002 – 2003
Assistant General Secretary 2000 – 2001 Regional President 2013 – 2014
Chair Negotiations Committee 2009 – 2012
Jamaica Teachers Association
President Montego Bay DA 2 2008 – 2009 President Hopewell DA 1996 – 1998
Member General Council 2008 – 2013 Secretary Hopewell DA 1994 – 1996
Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College (student)
President – Circle K Club 1992 – 1993
Public Relations Officer – Student Council 1992 – 1993
Vice President University and Colleges Christian Fellowship 1991 – 1992
SPECIAL AWARDS
· Kiwanis Club President’s Award for excellent service as Staff Advisor of the Builders Club
· Jamaica Teachers’ Association RC Tavares Award for Excellence Service in Education
ACHIEVEMENTS
· Made presentation on behalf of Mrs. Lisetha Adams, Senior Guidance Officer MOE at Regional Principals meeting.
· Member of a team of four to represent Guidance Counsellors in Jamaica at meetings in North Carolina with the National Board for Certified Counsellors (USA).
· Represented Jamaican Counsellors at Counsellors conference in New Mexico along with Dr. Deloris Brissette, former Assistant Chief Education Officer MOE, Jamaica
REFERENCES
Miss Jacqueline Johnson Rev Glendon Powell J.P.
Principal Lecturer – Sam Sharpe Teachers College Pastor – Unity Hall Open Bible Church
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