Andrea Gray-Dwyer

• I was instrumental in the development of school policies geared towards process management by using data analyses to improve school outcomes
• I also supervised Heads of departments (H.O.D.s) and Grade Coordinators
• I instituted Teacher Recognition Awards, Student Academic Awards and reporting policies to guide teachers in assessment
• I also collaborated with the School Board in the development of an Exam Analysis Platform to inform lesson planning and measure student attainment/success rate
• I also initiated a New Teacher Orientation & Mentorship Programme.

Provides leadership and develops aligned programs as lead for the Curriculum Development team

Research and provides data for the Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation of Student Performance for Departments that fall under the Vice Principal Portfolio

Create, train and implement Table of Specification for Exam Modalities

Audit and edit all examination papers as the lead of the Curriculum Development Committee

Successful in the establishment and sustainability of the Curriculum Development Portfolio, Capacity Building, and Strategic Educational reforms using the Turn Around Model.

• Facilitator, Professional Development Seminars in areas of School Planning and Policy Alignment, Development of Table of Specification and Academic Outcomes among other customized areas
• I have trained all levels of Senior Management Teams, Middle Management, Academic, Administrative and Ancillary
• Successfully developed and delivered training for Professional Development and Capacity Building in private and public spheres

• As Principal, I spearheaded the expression of interest for a Technical Sixth Form; this later led to the implementation of the same
• In a quest to improve student behavior and propelled students to take charge of their learning, I established a student leadership program
• I led in the modification of the institution’s disciplinary program in order to better reach at-risk students; in that regard, the school has abandoned the former suspension-expulsion system and has been using instead Behavior Modification Interventions which includes in-house community service and mentorship
• Successfully developed alternate scheduling has been for students to participate in external Career Fairs of major universities, community colleges, and technical vocational institutions based on needs-based assessments
• Through my leadership, teachers have also been able to benefit from developmental workshops such as JMMB’s Conversations for Greatness which re-equipped the staff with strategies for creating a new vision for self and the school
• Have lead committees for the development and implementation of the School Improvement plan over two cycles
• Have led and implemented the first operational Curriculum Development team with success in drafting Exam Regulations Policy for Kingston High School and overall monitoring and strategies for Curriculum monitoring of the NSC
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• Collected data on program efficacy through data analysis and implement solutions for improvement.
• Brought in projects on time and under budget by effectively handling routine and complex issues.
• Facilitated dialogue between participants, family, and program workers to provide the best possible program and individualized program.

• Developed team communications and information for meetings.
• Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

• In that capacity, I coordinated cost-effective mass media advertising and Public Relations (PR) programmes to promote the company’s services to the targeted public
• Additionally, I managed ongoing updating and publishing of promotional materials e.g
• Brochures, handbooks, application forms, etc., negotiated with suppliers of PR and advertising services on behalf of the company
• I also managed ongoing media relationships and publicity e.g press conferences, media interviews, seminars and training