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Shameka Forde Teacher

Canada

I am a mature, young, self-motivated, hardworking leader, who delights in being professional and completing assigned tasks in a timely and proficient manner. I lead by example and perform well in teams. My wide scope of experience has equipped me with the knowledge and skills necessary to function in any situation that may arise. I have an appetite for learning and have a heart for providing education to others.
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2016- present Teacher (Assistant Mistress)
Ministry of Education- Guyana
Comenius Primary School
Teacher
Educating and providing care to Twenty-six and more pupils each year
Committee member of the school’s Social Committee- raising funds, planning concerts, preparing items etc.
Committee member of the school’s Extracurricular Committee- writing songs and poems for competitions, preparing pupils of the school for competitions, teaching dances etc.
Responsible for the school’s library
2012- 2016 Teacher (Assistant Mistress)
Ministry of Education- Guyana
Smith’s Memorial Primary School
Teacher
Educating and providing care to Thirty and more pupils each year
Committee member of the school’s Social Committee- raising funds, planning concerts, preparing items etc.
Committee member of the school’s Extracurricular Committee- writing songs and poems for competitions, preparing pupils of the school for competitions, teaching dances etc.
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EDUCATION HISTORY

2015 -Present Bachelor of Education Literacy Studie
University of Guyana
Final Year Student
2009- 2012 Trained Teachers’ Certificate
Cyril Potter College of Education- Guyana
CREDIT
2008- 2009 Caribbean Examination Council
Three (4) subjects
2007- 2008 Caribbean Examination Council
Four (5) subjects
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CONTINUING PROFRESIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2016 Transitioning from Nursery to Primary School Workshop
National Center for Education Resource Development (NCERD) – Guyana
2015 Limited Resource Teacher Training Workshop
Limited Resource Teacher Training- London

2014 The Teaching of Composition and Comprehension Workshop
National Center for Education Resource Development (NCERD)- Guyana
2001 Teacher Training Workshop on Environmental Education
Environmental Protection Agency- Guyana
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OTHER ACTIVITIES

2013- present Calypso writer
Ministry of Education
Calypso inter school’s competition
2004- 2007 Receiver of the International Award for Young People
Bronze, Silver and Gold (three)
The President’s Youth Award- Guyana
2004- 2007 Volunteer
The President’s Youth Award- Guyana
Teaching, visiting orphanages, clean up campaigns, fund raising etc.

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COMPUTER SKILLS
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Publisher).
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PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 31st October, 1991
Nationality: Guyanese
Gender: Female
Status: Married

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