Conroy Gillespie
Waterford Portmore,Jamaica
Summary
Dedicated, organized, dependable and certified educator with a fundamental 8-year background in high school teaching, emphasizing STEM learning and diverse instructional strategies. Skilled in developing lesson plans and managing classrooms, with a commitment to fostering student engagement and understanding. Eager to leverage collaborative teaching techniques and effective communication skills to nurture educational growth and success, with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. And a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. And a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Science Teacher
Jose Marti Technical High School
St. Catherine, JA
09.2018 - Current
- Taught a collective of science subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Human and Social Biology to CSEC, and physics Units 1 and 2 (equivalent to AS and A2 physics respectively) at the CAPE Level
- Collaborated on creating and executing lesson plans highlighting STEM concepts and fostering global understanding
- Supported the development of communication strategies to effectively interact with individuals across different age ranges
- Worked together with team members to provide a holistic learning experience for students
- Served as a reliable mentor for 4 years, providing guidance and assistance to the Science and Environmental Club
- Organized and led science fairs, showcasing student projects
- Implemented dynamic lesson plans that encouraged active student involvement
- Executing the management and coordination of a collaborative inter-school project, with the goal of enhancing and beautifying local surroundings, in conjunction with the National Environmental Planning Agency.
- As a diligent professional, recorded and managed students' grades in compliance with school policies.
Private High School Science Teacher
Collage of Business Education Science and Technology (CBEST)
St. Ann, JA
09.2014 - 07.2018
- Enhanced students' understanding through active facilitation of classroom discussions
- Incorporated engaging lesson plans that reinforced hands-on learning and promoted student participation
- Supported the maintenance of adherence to state and school district curriculum standards.
- Established clear expectations and guidelines to optimize student performance and success
- Contributed to the planning and successful execution of various community outreach efforts
- Led the school's science department and collaborated with administration and colleagues to plan events.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades, adhering to school policies.
High School Science Teacher
William Knibb Memorial High School
Falmouth Trelawny, JA
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Taught Chemistry, Integrated Science (Grade 7), and Physics to a diverse group of high school students
- Designed and implemented instructional programs tailored to fulfill the diverse needs of individuals and groups
- Applied a variety of approaches to cultivate scientific thinking and skills
- Incorporated educational and entertaining experiments to captivate students’ curiosity and stimulate their imagination.
Education
NVQ-J Level 5 in TVET Instructional Delivery Performance-based Assessment -
Heart/Gomex institute of technology
08.2024
Certificate in Domestic Electrical Installation (Level 2) -
Heart College of Construction Services (HCCS)
Portmore St. Catherine 09-2022
Teaching Diploma in Double Option Science (Chemistry and Biology) - Double Option Science
Church Teacher’s College (CTC)
Mandeville, Manchester05-2012
High School Diploma -
Aabuctnott Galimore High School
St. Ann06.2009
Skills
- 8 years’ experience in teaching science subjects to children at the high school level
- Limitless passion for teaching and unfailing patience for children and adolescents
- Competent in formulating well-balanced lesson plans that will adequately prepare students for various assessments and the working world
- Ability to express or impart instructions and lessons using various strategies including visual presentations, audio presentations, actual experiments, and a multitude of other methods
- Excellent organizational skills with a talent for prioritizing, multitasking, and time management
- Willingness to go beyond the call of duty to ensure that each student grasps the materials given and concepts taught
- Compassionate, and resilient personality
- Ability to teach the various sciences, including Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
- Experience teaching at both the CSEC and CAPE level disciplines
- Knowledgeable in the use of the latest technology to enhance learning experience
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong work ethics and decision-making
- Excel literacy
- Skill in graphic design and Data analysis
- STEM integration
- Parent Communication
- Group leadership
- Experimental design
- Hands-on learning
- Scientific instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Lab-based instruction
Certification
- Certificate of Participation in Science Competition
- Training in Formal Laboratory Rules and Proceedings
- Various School involvement Certificates.
- HEART certificate in Domestic Electrical Installation
- Award for outstanding Support to the National School Environmental Club Programme 2019-2020
- Jose Marti Technical High School GREEN AMBASSADOR
- Most outstanding in Biology Student Award (College), 2011
- Sir Valentine Wint Award for Resilience Amidst Challenge (High School), 2009
- Most outstanding Chemistry Student Award (High School), 2009
Currentresponsibilities
- Serving as Advisor of the Science and environmental club in my school
- Communicating with parents during scheduled sessions with regards to the class standing of each student.
- Demonstrating the use of measuring devices, and other lab tools to the students.
- Maintaining the orderliness of the classroom.
- Ensuring the safety and protection of the students when using the equipment’s and other facilities in laboratory by giving clear instructions.
Otherinvolvement
- Studying
- Excel
- School Project (NEPA)
Currentjob
Teacher of Science, Jose Marti Technical High School
Personal Information
- ReferenceAvailable upon request
- Marital Status: Single
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading articles on recent scientific discoveries and inventions
- Inventing
- Learning new skills and new things
- Exploring where I live
- Drawing
- Surfing the web
- Cycling
Timeline
High School Science Teacher
Jose Marti Technical High School
09.2018 - Current
Private High School Science Teacher
Collage of Business Education Science and Technology (CBEST)
09.2014 - 07.2018
High School Science Teacher
William Knibb Memorial High School
01.2013 - 06.2013
NVQ-J Level 5 in TVET Instructional Delivery Performance-based Assessment -
Heart/Gomex institute of technology
Certificate in Domestic Electrical Installation (Level 2) -
Heart College of Construction Services (HCCS)
Teaching Diploma in Double Option Science (Chemistry and Biology) - Double Option Science
Church Teacher’s College (CTC)
High School Diploma -
Aabuctnott Galimore High School
- Certificate of Participation in Science Competition
- Training in Formal Laboratory Rules and Proceedings
- Various School involvement Certificates.
- HEART certificate in Domestic Electrical Installation
- Award for outstanding Support to the National School Environmental Club Programme 2019-2020
- Jose Marti Technical High School GREEN AMBASSADOR
- Most outstanding in Biology Student Award (College), 2011
- Sir Valentine Wint Award for Resilience Amidst Challenge (High School), 2009
- Most outstanding Chemistry Student Award (High School), 2009
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