Karen Hamilton-Reid
18A Coghiel Road, Ewarton
Summary
Proven educator with a track record of fostering student engagement and boosting performance at various educational institutions. Skilled in Classroom Management and Critical Thinking, adept at promoting positive learning environments and enhancing teaching effectiveness through innovative methods. Demonstrates exceptional ability to mentor and motivate, ensuring significant advancement in student learning. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse 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, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Nation Builders Development Centre
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Instructor/HOS/Acting Manager
HEART Trust NTA Lluidas Vale Campus
10.2012 - 12.2015
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
Teacher
Dinthill Technical High School
09.1996 - 02.2006
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Teacher
Ewarton High School
09.1990 - 08.1993
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership in Education
Liverpool John Moores University
United Kingdom07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Guidance And Counselling
Jamaica Theological Seminary
Kingston, Jamaica07.2012
Diploma in Education: Business With Computing -
University of Technology (UTECH)
Kingston, Jamaica11.1996
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Student Engagement
- Effective use of Microsoft Office
Timeline
Teacher
Nation Builders Development Centre
09.2022 - 07.2024
Instructor/HOS/Acting Manager
HEART Trust NTA Lluidas Vale Campus
10.2012 - 12.2015
Teacher
Dinthill Technical High School
09.1996 - 02.2006
Teacher
Ewarton High School
09.1990 - 08.1993
Master of Arts - Leadership in Education
Liverpool John Moores University
Bachelor of Arts - Guidance And Counselling
Jamaica Theological Seminary
Diploma in Education: Business With Computing -
University of Technology (UTECH)
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