Althea Antonette Bedward

31 Seabird Terrace,

New Harbour Village II,

Old Harbour .P.O.

St. Catherine.

1(876) 505-4495/876 547-2039

Email: [email protected]

OBJECTIVE: To be centrally committed to the transformative goals and ideals that are necessary for the growth and development of the organization that I am associated with. This, I am confident, will help in the encouragement of interpersonal relationships for the realization of goals to enhance the organization.

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS:      Christianity (Berean Church of God)

__________________________________HIGHLIGHTS____________________________

o   Excellent written and verbal communication skills and rapport building

o   Excellent Presentation Skills

o   Microsoft office proficient

Own and operate motor vehicle
_________________________PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE_____________________

Old Harbour Preparatory School – Principal               –                  2008-Present

§  Conduct in-service training and capacity building workshops consistent with the professional development needs of the practitioners.

§  Assist in the development and maintenance of ECI – based parenting programmes.

§  Ensure preparation of Lesson Plans with scheduled frequency and their appropriate implementation.

§  Identify areas of weakness and devise corrective measures for remediation.

§  Conduct administrative duties for the institution.

§  Disburse salaries to all staff, statutory deductions and payment of other overhead expenses.

§  Monitor and provide supervision for the delivery of Early Childhood Development programmes.

§  Coordinate fundraising activities.

Old Harbour Preparatory School- Classroom Teacher    2002- 2008

Marlie Hill Primary School- Classroom Teacher              1997-1998

________________________________EDUCATION_____________________________

December 2017- Early Childhood Education NCTVET LEVEL 2

January- August 2013- The Mico University College

Human Exceptionalities (Certificate)

January –August 2012            – University of the West Indies, Open Campus

Supervisory Management (Certificate)

Distinction

2009-2011- International University of the Caribbean

Bachelor of Education (Primary) Hons.

2004-2008- G.C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sports

Diploma in Teaching (Credit)

January –July 2006- National Council on Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Data Entry and Retrieval Procedures

Level 1 (Certificate)

1984-1989- St. Jago High school

School Leaving Certificate

_______________________________AFFILIATIONS__________________________

·         Bois Content Past Students’ Association (Vice President)

·         Old Harbour A Cluster of Basic Schools (Assistant Cluster Leader)

·         Berean Church of God Bois Content (Sunday School Teacher )

·         Berean Church of God Women’s Fellowship (President)

REFERENCES:

Mr. Frederick Bailey                                       Rev. Norval Henry

Board of Directors                                            Berean Church of God

Old Harbour Preparatory School                        Bois Content

876-3663998                                                       876-3889909

_____________________ Certificates and Special Awards__________________________

·         August 2018 – First Aid (E-FAST certificate)

·         February 2018- Office of Children’s Registry Training (certificate pending)

·         February 2018- Public Health Training (certificate pending)

·         September 2015- Training as Safety Monitor (Jamaica Fire Brigade)                                    (Certificate)

·         September 2015- Training in First Aid (Gentle Care Ambulance Services)                                            (Certificate)