Claudene Givans
Old Harbour
Summary
Teacher/ Trainer
Passionate, personable and talented teacher with experience developing and implementing curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, social and learning skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Customs officer
Jamaica Customs agency
01.2003 - Current
- Prepare reports
- Ensure full compliance with agency requirements
- Collection of revenue
- Protecting the Jamaican borders by ensuring permission is granted by the relevant Authorities for the importation and exportation of restricted items while preventing prohibited items from entering and leaving the country
- Supervise co-workers
- Training co-workers to effectively perform various tasks.
Online Language Tutor
Self Employed
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Enhanced students language skills by utilizing interactive activities and multimedia resources.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Developed personalized lesson plans to cater to individual student needs, resulting in improved proficiency in reading, writing and comprehension skills.
- Used effective literacy strategies to enhance student engagement and accurately applied the skills they learned.
- Established a supportive online learning environment that fostered increased confidence in speaking and understanding the various components of literacy.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback to guide their language development.
- Adapted teaching materials to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensured all students made consistent progress.
- Supported students in their development of critical thinking skills.
Guidance Counsellor
Duhaney Park Primary
01.2011 - 03.2011
- Teaching Practice Experience
- Prepared and designed lesson plans for class activities
- Assisted in developing programmes for Guidance Workshops
- Taught Guidance and Counselling to Grades 1-6 students
- Counseled students from grades 1-6.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Teacher
Chandler's Pen Primary & Junior High
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Prepared and designed lesson plans for class activities
- Managed all classroom activities for students ages 9 to 12.
- Trained quiz team for academic competitions.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning challenges, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Education
Master of Education- Literacy Instruction -
University of The West Indies Open Campus
Kingston, Jamaica08.2018
Certificate- Managing Students with Learning Disabilities -
Mico University College
Kingston, Jamaica04.2011
Post Graduate Diploma- Teaching -
Jamaica Theological Seminary
Kingston, Jamaica01.2011
Certificate- Literacy -
Mico University College
Kingston, Jamaica12.2010
Bachelors of Arts Degree- Psychology -
University of The West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica05.2001
Skills
- Teaching/ Training
- Literacy Assessment
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Student Engagement
- Writing instruction
- Interactive Learning
- Curriculum Implementation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student evaluations
- Critical Thinking
- Literacy development
- Instructional Best Practices
- Student-Centered Learning
- Online Teaching
Accomplishments
- Designed 3 online Language Arts video lessons for the Ministry of Education in Jamaica during the Covid 19 Pandemic (September 2025): Using Multiple Sources to Produce an Essay .
Awards
- 2014, J.C.D.C Creative Writing Competition, Full Length Play, Bronze Medalist
- 2016, J.C.D.C Creative Writing Competition, Full Length Play, Merit Award
Community Service
- MINERAL HEIGHTS BAPTST CHURCH
- Sunday School Teacher
- Evangelist
- Youth Counsellor
- Drama Group Coordinator
- PORTMORE FELLOWSHIP TABERNACLE
- Young Adults Ministry (Leader)
- Couples Ministry (Assistant Leader)
- Teacher of the Word
Timeline
Online Language Tutor
Self Employed
08.2019 - 08.2020
Guidance Counsellor
Duhaney Park Primary
01.2011 - 03.2011
Customs officer
Jamaica Customs agency
01.2003 - Current
Teacher
Chandler's Pen Primary & Junior High
01.2001 - 01.2003
Master of Education- Literacy Instruction -
University of The West Indies Open Campus
Certificate- Managing Students with Learning Disabilities -
Mico University College
Post Graduate Diploma- Teaching -
Jamaica Theological Seminary
Certificate- Literacy -
Mico University College
Bachelors of Arts Degree- Psychology -
University of The West Indies
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