Advocacy, Child Rights and Students with Disability
JULIAN REID-BAILEY
Teacher/ Lawyer
56 Ocean Drive, Stonebrook Manor, Florence Hall , Email:reid@jerlaws.com
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
SPED Teacher
New York City Department of Education
B.S.C.L Bronx, New York
01.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented differentiated lesson plans for exceptional learners (Autism and intellectual disability) in Middle and High School students
- Provided instructions and guidance focused on English Language Arts
- Developed and implemented Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
- Coordinated and led IEP meetings
- Collaborated with other related service providers to promote teamwork
- Monitored students' progress and regularly communicated with parents
- Promoted expression, teamwork, and research among students
- Monitored and documented attendance
- Designed personalized homework and tests to maximize students' comprehension of lesson content
- Reviewed students through assessment techniques including diagnostic, interim, formative, and summative
- Conducted test proctoring for exams
- Achieved marked improvement on students' performance in reading and math assessments.
Registrar
Mico University College
Kingston, Jamaica
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Administered university board, academic board, and executive management committee, ensuring that minutes of meetings were accurately recorded and disseminated appropriately and that decisions were communicated for implementation.
- Advised on recruitment, induction, probation, review, development, training, and staff appraisal within the Registry.
- Supervised heads of Units within Departments.
- Organized university board, academic board, and executive management committee, ensuring that minutes of meetings were accurately recorded and disseminated appropriately and that decisions were communicated for implementation.
- Prepared reports on student data as required promptly
- Ensured compliance with Government regulatory bodies
- Successfully organized and officiated ceremonies for matriculation and graduation.
- Provided central operation for assessment, conferment of awards, and record keeping.
- Developed and administered the departmental budget
- Developed and managed the Registration process to ensure efficiency and effectiveness and interpret the registration management practices to students, faculty, parents, and other constituencies
- Assisted with the development of policies and practices for registration management; monitor developments in technology and maintained technological systems to support registration and record keeping functions
- Directed various personnel functions including, but not limited to, performance appraisals, recommendations for hiring, promotions, transfers, and vacation schedules
- Managed arrangements for Admissions, Registration, Financial clearance, and credit plans
- Administered leave of absence, deferrals, and withdrawals
- Managed the production of degree certificates, transcripts, verification letters etc
- And so provided an efficient and accurate post-graduation service
- Ensured the safekeeping and integrity of the academic and student records
- Ensured that transcripts were available to the students within a reasonable time
- Liaised with other Officers in the collection and dissemination of data, providing academic and student data for institutional research, preparing, and publishing official enrolment statistics, and other related activities.
Legal Advisor ( Chairman and Executive Members)
Joint Committee for Tertiary Education Ltd.
Kingston, Jamaica
11.2017 - 02.2021
- Ensured compliance with company law, statutory and regulatory instruments
- Reviewed international and local contracts and MOUs
- Interpreted Company Laws and related procedures
- Provided written legal opinions
- Representation at conferences and meetings
- Organized and managed Litigation
- Drafted documents for statutory filing
- Reviewed letters and minutes.
Curriculum Development and Coordination Officer Trainer
Ministry of National Security (National Police College)
Twickenham Park, St. Catherine
01.2010 - 04.2019
- Trained Police recruits in Law and Police Procedure
- Successfully led police squad to achieve the highest mark obtained on course four consecutive batches
- Course development and review
- Drafted and reviewed assessments
- Course co-ordination and delivery
- Drafted policies and protocols
- Advised on legal issues in policing
- Interpreted national and international legislation
- Audited courses in Law and Police Procedure
- Development of Course Manuals
- Preparation of case files
- Supervision of Staff and Police Recruits while on duty
- Monitoring and auditing of weapons, government, and private property
- Supported Field-craft, simulation exercises, graduation, and Practicum.
Teacher: History and Literacy
Holy Trinity High School
Kingston. Jamica
09.1999 - 12.2009
- Prepared and delivered lessons in literacy and history
- Aligned teaching techniques and devised tailored lessons to improve literacy
- Successfully used classroom management skills to improve discipline
- Successfully maintained rapport, with students, staff, and parents.
Teacher
Mount Alvernia High School
St. James, Jamaica
09.2006 - 08.2007
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of Students.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Master of Art in Teaching (MAT) - Special Education And General Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
Manhattan, New York01.2023
LLM in International Business Law - International Business Law
University of Cumbria
Switzerland 01.2019
Legal Education Certificate (LEC) - LAW
Norman Manley Law School, Jamaica, West Indies.
St. Andrew, Jamaica01.2017
Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) - Law
University of The West Indies, Jamaica
St. Andrew, Jamaica01.2015
Supervisory Management Course -
National Police College, Jamaica
01.2014
Certificate in Child Rights -
University of the West Indies, Jamaica
01.2010
Bachelor of Education -
University of the West Indies, Jamaica
01.2003
Diploma in Teaching (History and English Language) -
Mico Teachers' College
01.1999
Skills
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other related tools
- Certifications: Legal Education (LEC), Member of Jamaica Bar Association (2017-Present) (Dual Certification (SPED): Adolescent 7-12 Teaching Exceptional Learners / Middle childhood Generalist 5-9 (Transitional B Cert and COVID-19 Cert) New York City ( 2021-Present)
- Progress Evaluations
- Parent Communication
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Assistive Technology
- Student Support
- Emotional Support
Awards And Honours
- Highest Achiever Award, National Police College Management Course, 2011
- Ministry National Security Bachelor of Laws Scholarship, 2013
- Most outstanding And Highest mark obtained on course, REDTRAC, 2010.
- University of the West Indies, Academic Excellence Award, 2001-2003
- Taylor Hall Award: Debate, Culture and Sports, 2002-2003
Affiliations
- Jamaica Bar Association
Interests
Timeline
SPED Teacher
New York City Department of Education
01.2021 - Current
Registrar
Mico University College
04.2019 - 02.2021
Legal Advisor ( Chairman and Executive Members)
Joint Committee for Tertiary Education Ltd.
11.2017 - 02.2021
Curriculum Development and Coordination Officer Trainer
Ministry of National Security (National Police College)
01.2010 - 04.2019
Teacher
Mount Alvernia High School
09.2006 - 08.2007
Teacher: History and Literacy
Holy Trinity High School
09.1999 - 12.2009
Master of Art in Teaching (MAT) - Special Education And General Education
Relay Graduate School of Education
LLM in International Business Law - International Business Law
University of Cumbria
Legal Education Certificate (LEC) - LAW
Norman Manley Law School, Jamaica, West Indies.
Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) - Law
University of The West Indies, Jamaica
Supervisory Management Course -
National Police College, Jamaica
Certificate in Child Rights -
University of the West Indies, Jamaica
Bachelor of Education -
University of the West Indies, Jamaica
Diploma in Teaching (History and English Language) -
Mico Teachers' College
Languages
Jamaica Patois, Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2