Esther Brown
Bodden Town,Grand Cayman
Summary
Charismatic and dependable educator and leader, capable of integrating educational technology to drive retention, comprehension and participation. Goal-driven hard worker, who is motivated and committed to providing learners with the necessary tools to achieve academic success, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork. Adept in application of excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Learning Support Teacher
Hope Academy
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Taught Mathematics, English, Study Skills and Learning Strategies to help bridge learning gaps and help students to develop wholistically in essential non-academic areas.
Mathematics Teacher
Manchester High School
01.2020 - 08.2024
- Planned innovative and creative mathematics lessons, designed to increase learning development and math knowledge.
- Established and maintained open lines of communication with students and parents to build trust and engagement.
- Coordinated with parents and guardians at meetings to discuss their child's progress and areas for improvement.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current with the latest educational strategies and technologies.
- Integrated real-world problems into lessons to demonstrate the practical applications of mathematics.
- Selected and used wide range of learning resources appropriate for topic and level.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills through challenging tasks and questions.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners within the classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports.
- Collaborated with colleagues in the Mathematics Department to share best practices and resources.
- Organized and participated in extracurricular programmes, social activities and sporting events.
Lesson Plan Creator
Ministry of Education
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Designed and planned creative and informative lesson plans based on individual student needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design effective differentiated lesson plans engaging students' interests.
- Utilized innovative teaching methods and technology to simplify complex scientific concepts and mathematical problems.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-curricular themes, enriching students' educational experience by connecting science and mathematics to real-world scenarios.
- Adapted teaching strategies based on individual student assessments, providing tailored support that facilitated personal growth and learning.
Lecturer
Catholic College - Mandeville
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Taught online and face-to-face classes.
- Used diverse teaching methods, including lectures, presentations, and class activities to deliver the curriculum.
- Developed tests and materials to assess and promote student learning objectives.
- Marked and graded homework, assignments, papers, and tests, providing constructive feedback to improve learning development.
Education
Master’s Degree - Mathematics Education
University of Technology
Kingston2022
Bachelor’s Degree (First Class Honors) - Mathematics
Church Teachers’ College
Mandeville2020
CXC - Mathematics Education
The Queen’s High School
Kingston06-2013
Skills
- Excellent in mathematical curriculum
- Effective teamwork under demanding conditions
- Proficient in oral and written expression
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Skilled in digital tools and resources
- Strong organizational skills
- Educational planning experience
- Proficient in standardized evaluations
- Proficient in differentiation strategies
Accomplishments
- CEO - Math Help Services (2023)
- Publication - Technology Integration in Mathematics Classrooms: Impact, Challenges and Solutions (Jurnal Inovasi Pembelajaran Matematika ISSN: 2962-7893)
- Article - Effective Leadership in Mathematics (https://mathhelpservice.com/2023/04/28/effective-leader-in-mathematics/)
- General Secretary - Dvilledge Productions Limited (2024)
Certification
- Achievement in Mathematics – CTC 2020
- Teaching Practicum - CTC 2020
- Ministry of Education Maths & Science Scholarship - 2017
- JTC Teacher Empowerment Programme (2020) - certificate of competence
- JTA President Graduate Scholarship - October 2022
- JTC Trained Mentor - October 2022
- Certificate of Achievement in Communication and Leadership Management - Flow Foundation Sep. 2021.
Timeline
Learning Support Teacher
Hope Academy
09.2024 - Current
Lesson Plan Creator
Ministry of Education
09.2022 - 06.2023
Lecturer
Catholic College - Mandeville
02.2022 - 06.2023
Mathematics Teacher
Manchester High School
01.2020 - 08.2024
Bachelor’s Degree (First Class Honors) - Mathematics
Church Teachers’ College
Master’s Degree - Mathematics Education
University of Technology
CXC - Mathematics Education
The Queen’s High School