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Alexy Chance

Alexy Chance

Engineering Teacher
St. Catherine

Summary

An individual who loves a challenge and is exceptionally good at multi-tasking. An expert in this specialized area of work, with passion for challenges, innovation and working with people and community, seeking a role where I will be able to apply my expertise skills, work experience in industrial technology by making a difference through quality, with uncompromising adherence in achieving the organizational goals.

Overview

2
2

Years of Professional Teaching Experience

7
7

Years of Farming Experience

1
1
Language

Work History

Engineering Teacher

The Dinthill Technical High School
08.2022 - Current
  • Served as Form Teacher for Grade 9 for 2 years.
  • Served as Assistant Exam Coordinator, carrying out responsibilities in preparing, running and submission of external CXC examinations (CSEC, CAPE, NCTVET and City & Guild's).
  • Served as STEM Group Leader, managing and organizing tasks and activities for teachers for classroom application.
  • Hold expertise and knowledge in following subjects:

1. Building Technology,

2. Carpentry,

3. Geometrical Drawing,

4. Building Drawing,

5. Building and Furniture Technology,

6. Industrial Technology,

7. Entrepreneurship

  • Used AUTOCad, ChatGPT and Microsoft on regular basis and taught students how to use each to complete important career-related tasks.
  • Conducted research on emerging trends in engineering education to continually improve curriculum design and teaching methods.
  • Managed laboratory sessions effectively by implementing safety protocols, maintaining equipment, and supervising hands-on experiments.
  • Representing school at entrepreneurship events, and other promotional events.
  • Mentored students on various engineering projects, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills essential in their future careers.
  • Enhanced student understanding of engineering principles by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on projects in lessons.
  • Guided students through team-based design projects, enhancing critical thinking and collaboration skills necessary for success within the field of engineering.
  • Developed targeted lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.

Livestock Farmer

Self Employed
01.2018 - Current
  • Capable of effectively managing various livestock, including:

1. Poultry,

2. Rabbits,

3. Goats,

4. Ducks,

5. Pigs.

  • Improved overall farm efficiency with the adoption of modern agricultural technology and equipment.
  • Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
  • Monitored livestock health and administered medication and vaccinations at established intervals.
  • Reduced operational costs by streamlining processes and leveraging sustainable farming methods.
  • Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery, and livestock.
  • Conducted market research to identify trends in consumer demand for organic produce, leading to an expanded product offering.

Practice Teacher

The Dinthill Technical High School
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at increasing student achievement by participating in committees and implementing recommended strategies within the classroom setting.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Gained teaching experience as a practice teacher while conducting training effectively amongst pairs to students in an interpretive manner.
  • Oversaw student’s examinations; gained experience in procedural understanding and structure in conducting examinations under strict rules and regulations.

Assistant Site Inspector

St. Catherine Parish Council
07.2018 - 08.2018
  • Participated in on-site meetings with engineers, contractors, and property owners to resolve and discuss various issues.
  • Oversaw file scanning and data entry for building plans and documentations.
  • Responded to inquiries from contractors and public regarding code violations and other issues with projects.
  • Revised and reviewed material lists, drawings and specifications for compliance with contract codes and requirements.


Assistant Site Inspector and File Manager

St. Catherine Parish Council
07.2017 - 08.2017
  • Participated in on-site meetings with engineers, contractors, and property owners to resolve and discuss various issues.
  • Conducted file management and critical data analysis operations, with expertise in locating filing errors, improving documentation procedures, ensuring reliability and effectiveness in file management.
  • Revised and reviewed material lists, drawings and specifications for compliance with contract codes and requirements.
  • Implemented improved file management system for locating and viewing building plans and documentations more efficiently and reliably.

Education

Certificate - Language, Literacy And Literature

The Mico University University College
1 Marescaux Rd, Kingston
05.2001 -

Bachelors of Education - TVET in Industrial Tech. - Construction Technology

The University of Technology, Jamaica
237 Old Hope Road, Kingston
05.2001 -

Certificate - Mentorship & Beginning Teachers Ind. Programme

Jamaica Teaching Council
2 St Lucia Ave, Kingston
05.2001 -

Certifcate - Quantity Surveying, Cost Estim. & Bill of Quant.

UDEMY
San Francisco (Online)
05.2001 -

High School Diploma - Engineering Technology

The Dinthill Technical High School
4XGC+7VV, Linstead
05.2001 -

Skills

* Online Teaching Tools

References

Mr. Lindon Lightbody (Teacher)

Head of Department

Dinthill Technical High School,

Linstead,

St. Catherine.

Tell: (876) 808-8842


Dr. Junior Martin (Lecturer),

Head of School - FELS

The University of Technology Jamaica,

Papine Campus,

Kingston.

Tell: (876) 564-6413

Software

Microsft

AUTOCadd

Revit

Quote

"Always be better than you were the day before"
A. Chance

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Hybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsCompany Culture

Timeline

Engineering Teacher

The Dinthill Technical High School
08.2022 - Current

Practice Teacher

The Dinthill Technical High School
01.2022 - 04.2022

Assistant Site Inspector

St. Catherine Parish Council
07.2018 - 08.2018

Livestock Farmer

Self Employed
01.2018 - Current

Assistant Site Inspector and File Manager

St. Catherine Parish Council
07.2017 - 08.2017

Certificate - Language, Literacy And Literature

The Mico University University College
05.2001 -

Bachelors of Education - TVET in Industrial Tech. - Construction Technology

The University of Technology, Jamaica
05.2001 -

Certificate - Mentorship & Beginning Teachers Ind. Programme

Jamaica Teaching Council
05.2001 -

Certifcate - Quantity Surveying, Cost Estim. & Bill of Quant.

UDEMY
05.2001 -

High School Diploma - Engineering Technology

The Dinthill Technical High School
05.2001 -
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