Kamar Gray-Reid
74 Rose Road
Longville Park, Clarendon
(876) 554 4380
(876) 801 8911
[email protected]
Objective:
To attain an Early Childhood Educator position that capitalize on my training & experience; provide the best education for early learners that will allow them to thrive and become successful

Summary of Qualifications
● 10 years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator
● Enjoy working with children and find their development interesting and invigorating
● Strong abilities to develop, nurture and grow children development through theoretical and practical teaching methods
● Strong abilities to collaboratively identify children development needs and support foundational knowledge and various skills development
● Understanding of core concepts such as play-based learning and the importance of social emotional learning
● Strong organizational and classroom management skills,
● Highly commitment to children success despite setbacks and challenges
● Strong ability to work with children who have special needs in early childhood education and communicate effectively with their families
● Strong influencing, negotiating, problem solving skills
● Ability to apply Innovative, conceptual thinking and practical understanding to align with students learning objectives
● Ability to proactively peruse and identify opportunities for Quality Assurance and support the creation of the strategies
● Proven track record to work effectively and collaboratively with school staff, parents and guardians
● An active support system for students, Parents and guardians
● Patient, willing to learn and flexible
● A champion for child development and instilling strong vision and values

Professional Experience

● Effective management class of 18-25 students
● Create the appropriate lesson plans to ensure that individual student achievement is maximized and meet development objectives
● Teach cognitive functions, that involves aspects of perception, thinking, reasoning and remembering, i.e. colour, shapes, numbers, letters recognition; assembling letters together to make words, spelling, concept, basic addition and subtraction
● Teach personal hygiene and social skills
● Established and enforce rules for positive behaviour
● Use demonstration to reinforce learning
● Use different teaching methods geared to students learning style and needs to encourage engagement
● Effective management, of class inventory, learning materials and attendance
● Assist students during bathroom breaks
● Build student individual capabilities by providing, development opportunities such as ‘pupil leader’ for the day,
● Motivate students through reward and recognition to cultivate enthusiasm
● Prepare and administer grade test and assignments
● Conduct student performance assessment and meet with parents to discuss progress and implement additional learning plan/approach as required
● Prepare classroom and outdoor to facilitate creative play, learning and motor skills development
● Engage students in literature reading to develop comprehension skills
● Create a positive learning environment and being an effective role model by championing early childhood development
● Ensuring compliance with educational policies, standards, guidelines and controls by adhering to the policies and controls fairly and consistently

Employment History
● Exceed Group of Schools 2015 – May 15, 2019
● Early Childhood Institution 2013-2015
● Kizs in Paradise Learning and Development Centre – 2007 – 2012

Professional Development/Education
● NTCT Vet Level 1& 2 – Early Childhood Education – Stella Morris Foundation 2010 -2013
● Certificate of Merit Early Education – The University of the West Indies 2005-2006
● SSC Mathematics, English Language & Clothing Textile – Trench Town Comprehensive High School 1999

Awards & Recognitions
● Most Caring Teacher ( Kizs in Paradise Learning and Development Center)
● Certificate in First Aid Adult, Infant and Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – Jamaica Red Cross
● Certificate in Safety & Injury Prevention in Early Childhood Institutions – Jamaica Fire Brigade
● Certificate of , Participation in Rights of a Child, Child Abuse and Behaviour Management

References available upon request