education and qualifications:
B.A. Education – Northern Caribbean University 2002 – 2005
Dip. Ed – Passley Gardens Teachers’ College (CASE) 1987 – 1991
Specializing in English and Biology
Secretarial Certificate Brown’s Town Community College 1983 – 1986
York Castle High School – 1977 – 1982
EXPERIENCE: November 2016 – April 2017
Evelyn Grace Academy, Brixton (London)
Teacher of English Language and Literature. Also served as tutor to a year 10 class. Responsibilities included record keeping of attendance and grades for all students in my teaching groups, tracking progress, and preparing lessons taking into account the more able, less able EAL and SEN students.
January 2016 – May 2016:
Harris Academy, Purley (London)
Teacher of English Language and Literature. Also served as tutor to a year 7 class. Responsibilities included record keeping of attendance and grades for all students in my teaching groups, tracking progress, and preparing lessons taking into account the more able, less able EAL and SEN students.
February 2012 – December 2015
English Language and Literature Teacher, Munro College
Munro College, an all-boys institution, has a reputation as being one of the
finest schools in Jamaica, with a plethora of students from countries across the world. During my tenure there, I served as form teacher for Grade 11 for three years, and taught English Language to Grade 11 students, with a minimum 93% success rate in external examinations. I also taught English Language and Literature to students in years 7 to 11, and served as staff advisor for the Media and Journalism Club, the Student Council, as well as being a member of the school’s Communications Committee which had direct responsibility for producing “The Munronian” magazine and other publications.
I also served as supervisor for practice teachers from the Colleges, ensuring their conformity to the standards of our school, checking lesson plans and assessing their performance in class.
September 2001 – February 2012:
English and Social Studies Teacher, Cedric Titus High School
Cedric Titus High is academically challenged, with a large cohort of students reading below their grade level. As form teacher each year, I was charged with responsibility for helping these students to become more aware of their potential and succeed as much as they were able with their limited talents and capabilities. I also served as coordinator for the Debating Club, which advanced to the regional finals, defeating traditional and academically accomplished high schools along the way. I was also elected as the staff representative on the school board.
1997 – 1998: English and Religious Education
Teacher, York Castle High School
1995 – 1997: English Teacher, Holy Childhood High School
1992 – 1995: English and Social Studies
Teacher, Aabuthnott Gallimore High School
Hobbies / interestS:
Debating, Reading, Writing Poetry and Books
Short Stories, Public Speaking, Speech Writing
Positions of Responsibility:
Supervisor, Practice Teachers – Munro College
Staff Advisor, Media and Journalism Club – Munro College
Staff Advisor, Student Council – Munro College
Debate and Social Activities Coordinator – Cedric Titus High School
Social Activities Coordinator – St. D’Acre Tabernacle
Board Member, Charlton Infant School – 2002-2008
Board Member, Cedric Titus High School – 2011-2012
Related Experience:
· Tutor – SAT Preparation to assist students preparing for college/university entrance examinations
· part-time Lecturer in English Literature and Language courses at Northern
Caribbean University (Brown’s Town and Runaway Bay Campuses)
2006-2011. Courses included Introduction to Literature, Survey of Literature, West Indian Literature, Oral Communication, among others.
· Assistant Examiner for CXC English Language – 2010 to present
· Assistant Examiner for Extended Writing Scripts for Grade Nine
Achievement
education and qualifications:
B.A. Education – Northern Caribbean University 2002 – 2005
Dip. Ed – Passley Gardens Teachers’ College (CASE) 1987 – 1991
Specializing in English and Biology
Secretarial Certificate Brown’s Town Community College 1983 – 1986
York Castle High School – 1977 – 1982
EXPERIENCE: November 2016 – April 2017
Evelyn Grace Academy, Brixton (London)
Teacher of English Language and Literature. Also served as tutor to a year 10 class. Responsibilities included record keeping of attendance and grades for all students in my teaching groups, tracking progress, and preparing lessons taking into account the more able, less able EAL and SEN students.
January 2016 – May 2016:
Harris Academy, Purley (London)
Teacher of English Language and Literature. Also served as tutor to a year 7 class. Responsibilities included record keeping of attendance and grades for all students in my teaching groups, tracking progress, and preparing lessons taking into account the more able, less able EAL and SEN students.
February 2012 – December 2015
English Language and Literature Teacher, Munro College
Munro College, an all-boys institution, has a reputation as being one of the
finest schools in Jamaica, with a plethora of students from countries across the world. During my tenure there, I served as form teacher for Grade 11 for three years, and taught English Language to Grade 11 students, with a minimum 93% success rate in external examinations. I also taught English Language and Literature to students in years 7 to 11, and served as staff advisor for the Media and Journalism Club, the Student Council, as well as being a member of the school’s Communications Committee which had direct responsibility for producing “The Munronian” magazine and other publications.
I also served as supervisor for practice teachers from the Colleges, ensuring their conformity to the standards of our school, checking lesson plans and assessing their performance in class.
September 2001 – February 2012:
English and Social Studies Teacher, Cedric Titus High School
Cedric Titus High is academically challenged, with a large cohort of students reading below their grade level. As form teacher each year, I was charged with responsibility for helping these students to become more aware of their potential and succeed as much as they were able with their limited talents and capabilities. I also served as coordinator for the Debating Club, which advanced to the regional finals, defeating traditional and academically accomplished high schools along the way. I was also elected as the staff representative on the school board.
1997 – 1998: English and Religious Education
Teacher, York Castle High School
1995 – 1997: English Teacher, Holy Childhood High School
1992 – 1995: English and Social Studies
Teacher, Aabuthnott Gallimore High School
Hobbies / interestS:
Debating, Reading, Writing Poetry and Books
Short Stories, Public Speaking, Speech Writing
Positions of Responsibility:
Supervisor, Practice Teachers – Munro College
Staff Advisor, Media and Journalism Club – Munro College
Staff Advisor, Student Council – Munro College
Debate and Social Activities Coordinator – Cedric Titus High School
Social Activities Coordinator – St. D’Acre Tabernacle
Board Member, Charlton Infant School – 2002-2008
Board Member, Cedric Titus High School – 2011-2012
Related Experience:
· Tutor – SAT Preparation to assist students preparing for college/university entrance examinations
· part-time Lecturer in English Literature and Language courses at Northern
Caribbean University (Brown’s Town and Runaway Bay Campuses)
2006-2011. Courses included Introduction to Literature, Survey of Literature, West Indian Literature, Oral Communication, among others.
· Assistant Examiner for CXC English Language – 2010 to present
· Assistant Examiner for Extended Writing Scripts for Grade Nine
Achievement Test (GNAT) and Secondary School Certificate
(SSC) since 2003
· Item Writer for GNAT in 2006
Test (GNAT) and Secondary School Certificate
(SSC) since 2003
· Item Writer for GNAT in 2006