Kenene Senior
Ocho Rios,St. Ann, Jamaica, W.I.
Summary
Diverse student-centered educator, meticulous research officer and qualified associate psychologist offering expertise in mental health psychology and criminology. Offers 11-year background supporting students, developing instructional plans and organizing and grading exams and tests. Commended for consistent instructional leadership, excellence in teaching, social entrepreneurship and leadership.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Psychologist
Refuge Consultancy
Ocho Rios, STATE
05.2020 - Current
- Lead individual counseling sessions.
- Use therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with patients.
- Prepare reports and maintained records.
- Evaluate patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
Senior Lecturer/Research Officer
Moneague College
Moneague, IN
02.2019 - Current
- Teach introductory and upper level courses in Psychology, Social Work and Criminal Justice.
- Develop and deliver engaging lectures to students.
- Write, administer and grade coursework and final examinations.
- Plan, evaluate and revise course content and course materials.
- Supervise and evaluate students' practicum work.
- Monitor students’ academic progress.
- Built institution's research agenda in accordance with long-term strategic plan.
- Organized and facilitated investigator and coordinator meetings, conferences and events associated with research activities.
- Planned and initiated research study protocols, monitored regulatory and subject binders and organized, implemented and administered data collection and analysis systems.
- Designed and delivered trainings and presentations to institutional staff and supported research program development.
Executive Director
God's Investment for Today (G.I.F.T.) Foundation
Ocho Rios, STATE
10.2018 - Current
- Spearhead successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Lead change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
- Establish and manage activities towards project milestones.
- Introduce new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Implement process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Foster work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
Director of Support Services
Ichnos PLUS: Positive Behaviour Support & Intervention Services
Moneague
09.2014 - 11.2022
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve organization's operations.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers and schools to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
Freelance Researcher & Academic Editor
Second Eyes Research Hub
Ocho Rios
03.2018 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with clients to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Analyzed and interpreted patterns and trends.
- Sorted data into well-organized formats and transformed into figures.
- Wrote research papers, reports and summaries
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
Assistant Lecturer
Moneague College
Moneague , STATE
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Taught introductory and upper level courses in Psychology, Social Work and Criminal Justice
- Developed and delivered lectures to the students.
- Wrote, administered and graded coursework and final examinations.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Participated in weekly faculty meetings and contributed to curriculum review.
- Met with students during and after office hours to address concerns and offer feedback.
- Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
Teacher/Guidance Counselor
Teamwork School
Montego Bay
09.2011 - 07.2014
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student performance.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
Education
Ph.D. - Counseling & Psychological Studies
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA 08.2027
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA 05.2020
Postgraduate Diploma - Education
University of Technology Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology (minor: Criminology)
University of The West Indies, Mona
Kingston, Jamaica07.2011
Skills
- Curriculum review and development
- Creative instruction style
- Adult learning specialist
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Oral & Written Communication
- Psychological Interventions
- Individualized Care Plans
- Intakes and Assessments
Timeline
Associate Psychologist
Refuge Consultancy
05.2020 - Current
Senior Lecturer/Research Officer
Moneague College
02.2019 - Current
Executive Director
God's Investment for Today (G.I.F.T.) Foundation
10.2018 - Current
Freelance Researcher & Academic Editor
Second Eyes Research Hub
03.2018 - 08.2022
Assistant Lecturer
Moneague College
01.2015 - 01.2019
Director of Support Services
Ichnos PLUS: Positive Behaviour Support & Intervention Services
09.2014 - 11.2022
Teacher/Guidance Counselor
Teamwork School
09.2011 - 07.2014
Ph.D. - Counseling & Psychological Studies
Regent University
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Regent University
Postgraduate Diploma - Education
University of Technology Jamaica
Bachelor of Science - Psychology (minor: Criminology)
University of The West Indies, Mona
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