MAXINE OVERLEE COATES-BROWN

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760 Rose Heights n Montego Bay # 1 P.O., St. James, Jamaica W.I.

Phone: (876) 855-8574/ (876) 776-1793 n Email:[email protected]
Mission

Empower students to achieve their best.

Vision

Enable all students to function effectively; by facilitating the highest quality education for all.

Values

Enhance the worth of all students by imparting information to build their character, independent learning, social skills and morals.

Objective

I strive to be the best I can by dreaming big, working hard and staying committed to all tasks.

Overview

I am a hardworking, dedicated, cooperative and spiritually sound professional who brings over 18 years of proven skills and expertise to the teaching profession. A professional who is confident, respectful to individuals and who communicates well with others are some of my attributes.  As a professional of excellence, I continue to initiate and monitor programmes so as to bring about a safe, healthy and vibrant learning environment.

Work Experience

Barracks Road Primary School

19 Barracks Road, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica

Principal                     (May 1, 2018 – present)
Acting Principal         (September 1, 2017 – April 30, 2018)
Vice Principal                         (May 1, 2016 – August 30, 2017)
Acting Vice Principal  (January 1, 2015 – April 30, 2016)
Senior Teacher           (April 1, 2009 – December  31, 2014)
Class Teacher             (September, 2004 – March 31, 2009)
 

Integrity Solution Services Jamaica Limited

Freeport, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica

·       Customer Service Representative  (June, 2004 – August 2004)

Coates 1 Stop Variety Store

760 Rose Heights Main Road, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica

·       Store Owner/Manager (February, 2003 – March,  2007)

L. Wong Limited

Cottage Road, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica

·       Cashier     (July, 2001 – January, 2003)

Western Society for the Upliftment of Children

26 Miriam Way, Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica

·       Pre-trained Teacher      (September, 1999 – August, 2001)

Special Achievements

Completed Educational Credential Assessment

By: World Education Services (WES)

Certification                                      Canadian Equivalency

Office Management Certificate          College level certificate 1 year

Diploma in Teaching                          Diploma 3 years

Bachelor of Science                            Bachelor’s Degree 4 years

Master of Arts                                     Master’s Degree

March, 2020

Completed the “International English Language Testing System-IELTS”

Test Type:  General Training

Test Results: Listening-8.0, Speaking – 8.0, Writing -7, Reading – 6.5

Overall Band Score: 7.5                     CEFR level:  C1

December, 2019

Author in the Inaugural “The Principal’s Voice Magazine”

By:  The National College of Educational Leadership and the

Ministry of Education, Youth and Information

September, 2019

Title of article: “Leading Change-Transformational Leadership, Managing Change, Culture, Effective Communication and Collaboration”

·      Editor’s Pick

Education

Associate Degree (Level 4 Certificate) in (Events Planning) pending

HEART College of Innovation and Technology (HCIT)

1 Ramparts Close

Montego Bay, St. James

October 2018- Present

·       Plans and coordinates events

Restorative Practices Certificate

International Institute for Restorative Practices (A Graduate School)

Continuing Education

January, 2018

P.O. Box 229, Bethlehem, PA, USA

Tel: 610.807-9221

·       Facilitator in training at St. James Justice Center (currently)

Post Graduate Diploma (Professional Qualification for Principalship)

National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL) and the

Mona School of Business- University of the West Indies- UWI (Open Campus)

Western Campus, Montego Bay, Cohort 3

March, 2016 – May, 2017

·       Special Mention in Graduation Handbook

·       Exemplary Rating in Transformational Leadership

·       Exemplary Rating in Community Leadership

·       Exemplary Rating in Field Experience

Master of Science in Psychology (Applied Behavioral Analysis)

Kaplan University currently known as Purdue University

Chicago, Illinois, USA

March, 2012 – February, 2014

·       GPA of 3.92

Bachelor of Science in Education (Educational Leadership)

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina, USA

June, 2007 – August, 2009

·       GPA of 3.87

Diploma in Primary Education (Mathematics)

Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College

Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica

September, 2001 – August, 2004

·       Credit Diploma

Office Management Certificate

Montego Bay Community College

Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica

September, 1997 – July, 1998

·       Credit Certificate

High School Leaving Certificate

Anchovy High School

Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica

September, 1992 – July, 1997

·       Credit School Leaving Certificate

·       Caribbean Examination Council Certificate

·       Secondary Schools Certificate

Awards and Certificates

Certificate of Participation from the Ministry of Education Youth and Information, Region IV – Principals’ Conference (December 5-7, 2018)
Certificate of Appreciation from the  Ministry of Education Youth and Information, Region IV-QEC 36 for Valuable Contribution to Education (March, 2018)
Appreciation plaque from Barracks Road Primary School for 13 years of dedicated and distinguished service (July, 2017)
National College for Educational Leadership special mention in Graduation Handbook and an exemplary rating in three core areas (June, 2017)
Jamaica Teaching Council in collaboration with the MOEY Excellence in Teaching Award (October, 2016)
Jamaica Teaching Council in collaboration with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Jamaica World Teachers’ Day Award (October, 2016)
Jamaica Teachers’ Association certificate of participation – Helen Stills’ Professional Development Day (May, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
Letter of Appreciation from BRPS principal for valuable contribution to school projects and attention to details  (July, 2015)
Certificate of appreciation from the Barracks Road 4-H Club for outstanding achievement (2014)
Appreciation plaque from the St. James 4-H club for hard work and dedication (2010).
Letter of Appreciation from BRPS principal for facilitating a high pass rate in the National Grade Four Literacy and Numeracy Tests (2010).
Jamaica Teaching Council Mentorship & Beginning Teacher Induction Training and Teacher Mentor Certification (2010)
Certificate of Appreciation from Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College for participation in Summer Outreach Programme (2003)
 

Career Development/Certification

Jamaica Teachers’ Association Principal Empowerment Programme (2019)
The Ministry of Justice Restorative Justice Unit (Facilitators Certificate- September, 2018)
·       JCTE Upskilling and Retooling Jamaica Leadership Certificate (2017)

·       National Standards Curriculum Training for Principals Certificate (2017)

National Standards Curriculum Training for Teachers of Primary Grades Certificate (2017)
Introductions to Computers Certificate
Conflict Resolution Certificate
Mediation Certificate
Suicide Risk Assessment and Response Certificate
Suicide Prevention Certificate
Peace and Love in School Training Certificate
Bible Quiz Coach Training Certificate
First Aid Training and CPR Certification
Certificates – from attending various workshops and seminars.
 

Committee Memberships

·       Core Member of the National Primary Schools Principals’ Association

·       Member of the Primary Schools Principals’ Association (St. James Chapter)

·       Member of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA)

Member of the JTA Montego Bay District Association 1
·       Executive member of the Ministry of Education Youth and Information, Region 4,  Quality Education Circle (QEC) 36 A&B

·       St. James Restorative Justice Centre (Facilitator in Training)

Jamaica 4 –H Clubs & St. James 4-H Clubs
St. James 4-H Clubs Leaders Association
BRPS Community Outreach Coordinator
Member of the Barracks Road Primary School PTA Executive (2009-2014)
Team leader of the Hospitality Committee (2009-2014)
Programme Initiator and Coordinator of the BRPS Bright Boost Breakfast Programme
BRPS Plant Manager (2010-2017)
Team Leader BRPS Community Outreach Committee ( 2015-2017)
BRPS New Teacher mentor (2011-2017)
 

Interests

I am an honest, sincere, fun loving and cooperative individual who enjoys reading, interacting with persons and working hard.

References

Supplied upon request