ESTELLA BRADSHAW
The Orchards, Spanish Town,St. Catherine
Summary
Driven and dedicated guidance counselor with over 32 years of experience within the primary school settings. Adept in individual counseling and learning strategies. Spearheaded comprehensive guidance programs and innovative school-wide initiatives, significantly enhancing student well-being and academic performance. Excelled in behavioral assessment and fostering critical thinking, demonstrating a profound impact on student growth and support.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Guidance-counselor
Tarrant Primary School
09.2001 - Current
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to students on issues such as academic performance, stress management, social skills, grief management, family interventions and behavioral concerns.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive school guidance program.
- Conduct weekly classroom Guidance and Health and Family Life education lessons (HFLE).
- Collaborate with teachers, parents and administration to address students needs and create intervention plans.
- Coordinate with external agencies to provide additional support for students and families.
- Plan and execute additional support events and activities such as boys and girls day, career day, peace day, earthquake drills, etc.
- Facilitate parent workshop.
- Facilitate school-wide initiatives, school improvement plans aimed at improving the school environment and student well-being.
Class Teacher
Tarrant Primary School
09.1992 - 07.2001
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting instruction to meet individual needs and ensuring mastery of concepts.
- Participated in ongoing professional development, staying current with best practices in education and bringing fresh ideas to the classroom.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or tutoring sessions, extending opportunities for student growth beyond the school day.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world problem-solving exercises.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Guidance And Counceling
Northern Caribbean University
2001
Diploma in Primary Education
Shortwood Teachers College
1992
Skills
- Learning Strategies
- Individual Counseling
- Behavioral assessment
Timeline
Guidance-counselor
Tarrant Primary School
09.2001 - Current
Class Teacher
Tarrant Primary School
09.1992 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Science - Guidance And Counceling
Northern Caribbean University
Diploma in Primary Education
Shortwood Teachers College
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