Angelee Vassell-Dwyer
Freetown P.A., Clarendon
Summary
Enthusiastic and versatile educator, with 12 years of primary teaching expertise and 2 ½ years of invigorating secondary education. Adept at crafting inclusive, captivating learning spaces that ignite curiosity and drive academic success. Devoted to supporting the development of lifelong learners by adapting instructional methodologies to different learning styles, boosting self-esteem, and empowering students. Eager to infuse proven skills, unwavering dedication, and contagious passion into a dynamic full-time teaching position, paving the way for students' amazing futures. Let's embark on an educational journey that equips minds for a successful future.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy Studies and English Language Teacher
Vere Technical High
01.2020 - Current
- Successfully improved English-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe known environment for behaviour among students.
- Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
- Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning, such as difficult home situations, illness, or social hurdles.
- Communicated with parents in person, by email, and by phone to apprise them of student progress, challenges, and behaviour issues.
- Worked one-on-one with students needing individualised attention and developed special learning plans for struggling individuals.
Classroom Teacher (Grades 4, 5 & 6)
Denbigh Primary, MOE
09.2011 - 01.2020
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counsellors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behaviour to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Marker - 2018
Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture (Student Assessment Unit)
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Developed deep understanding of assessment principles, including rubric interpretation, validity, reliability, and different types of assessment methods.
- Analysed large amounts of student data and interpreted it to identify patterns, trends, and areas of improvement in my teaching, enabling me to make informed instructional decisions.
- Developed meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that responses were assessed consistently and fairly.
- Developed skill to deliver concise, specific and targeted feedback to students, aiding their comprehension of strengths and pinpointing areas requiring improvement.
- Acquired ability to efficiently manage significant exam load within strict time constraints.
Trainer of Trainer
Co-Curriculum Unit-National Standard Curriculum (NSC)
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
- Analysed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training.
- Implemented diverse instructional methods, optimising trainee engagement.
- Prepared and presented supplementary learning material to support structured lessons.
- Recorded and edited videos to facilitate remote learning.
Teacher of Remedial Classes
Cross Primary and Junior High, MOE
10.2008 - 03.2011
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to multiple neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualised lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Education
No Degree - Enhance Job Readiness
NCTVET
May Pen, Clarendon12.2023
Bachelor of Education - Language And Literacy
The Mico University College
Kingston, Jamaica09.2011
Diploma in Teaching - Primary Education
St. Joseph's Teachers' College
Old Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica05.2008
Skills
- Incorporating technology, visuals, and multimedia to make learning more engaging and interactive
- Ability to captivate young minds through interactive and engaging storytelling techniques
- Maintained structured and inclusive learning environment that fosters positive behavior and active participation
- Proficient in planning and implementing successful strategies to maximize learning outcomes
- Skilled in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and PowerPoint
- Ability to analyze and interpret data to make informed decisions about student learning
- Comprehensive knowledge of principles and techniques of literacy/language instruction
- Proactive in identifying weaknesses in both myself and students and employing strategies for improvement
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
- Strong leadership qualities and listening skills
- Committed to staying updated on new and improved pedagogical techniques/strategies to enhance quality of learning
- Employed various assessment techniques to track student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
- Public Speaking
- Technology Integration
- Language Instruction
- Interactive Media
- Student Needs Assessments
Certification
- Department of Languages and Literacy-Certificate of Participation (City & Guilds Speaking & Listening Workshop)-June,2021
- Department of Languages and Literacy-Certificate of Participation (City & Guilds Speaking & Listening Workshop)-June,2021
- 'TECH-ing it to New Levels in G-Suite ' Stream 36 Training - September, 2020
- In-service of Teacher Training Certificate-Teaching of Mathematics-July, 2012
- Bible Society of the West Indies-Certificate of Appreciation- February, 2011
- Health & Family Life Education Training - April, 2008
- St. Joseph's Teachers' College-Certificate of Contribution to Drama Club-April,2008
- Data Operations and Training (NCTVET) Training - May, 2003
Affiliations
- JTA Vere District Association
Certificate of Appreciation-Chairman-Status of Women's Committee (2022-2023)
- Care Section of the Red Cross Society (2012-present)
Additional Information
Mathematics Award-St. Joseph's Teacher's College
December, 2007
Work Availability
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Quote
“The illiterate of the twenty-first century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.”
Alvin Toffler
Timeline
Literacy Studies and English Language Teacher
Vere Technical High
01.2020 - Current
Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Marker - 2018
Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture (Student Assessment Unit)
07.2018 - 07.2018
Trainer of Trainer
Co-Curriculum Unit-National Standard Curriculum (NSC)
07.2017 - 08.2017
Classroom Teacher (Grades 4, 5 & 6)
Denbigh Primary, MOE
09.2011 - 01.2020
Teacher of Remedial Classes
Cross Primary and Junior High, MOE
10.2008 - 03.2011
No Degree - Enhance Job Readiness
NCTVET
Bachelor of Education - Language And Literacy
The Mico University College
Diploma in Teaching - Primary Education
St. Joseph's Teachers' College
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