Katrina Smith
Teacher
St. Andrew,01
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven success at Bethesda Primary and Infant, specializing in online learning environments and parent communication. Expertise in innovative curriculum development and enhancing student achievement through creative teaching methods. Committed to nurturing young minds and driving educational success. Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 14 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Teacher
Hillside Primary and Infant
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Conduct parents’ teacher meeting
- Create online learning environment
Grade 1 Teacher
Bethesda Primary and Infant
01.2021 - 07.2021
Infant Teacher
Bethesda Primary and Infant
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Create online learning environment
- Create mathematics corner for maths count
- Organise parent workshop
- Conduct parents’ teacher meeting
Kindergarten Teacher
Crayon College Early Childhood Development Centre
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Worked individually with students to improve language skills through interactive activities and games
- Conduct parent-teacher meetings to report the growth and progress of children
- Using a variety of instructional materials, digital content, technology integration and creative learning activities to support achievement of learning objectives
- Prepare lesson plans and methods of assessment
- Looking after students during meal time, trips and school events.
Class Three (3) Teacher
Bridge View Early Childhood Development Centre
01.2009 - 03.2017
- Work effectively with staff members in planning and enhancing curriculum and school objectives
- Created sports day activities, coordinator and event planner for sports day
- Completing timely and accurate documentation.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Early Childhood Education
The Mico University College
01.2019
National Council on Technical and Vocational Education Training (NCTVET) - Early Childhood Education
Garmex Heart Trust
01.2009
Jamaica School Certificate (JSC) - JSC
Donald Quarrie High School
01.2009
Jamaica School Certificate (JSC) - CXC
Titchfield High School
01.2006
Skills
- Teaching expertise
- Microsoft Word proficiency
- Chart and teaching aid creation
- Online learning environment development
- Creative thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Effective communication
- First aid and CPR certified
- Age-appropriate activities
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Cleaning and sanitation
Extracurricular Activities
Mico University College, Women in Action (society club), Treasurer, 09/2015, 01/2016
References
- Mrs. Verona Barrett- Brown, Principal, Bethesda Primary and Infant School, Llandewey P.O., St. Thomas, (876) 861- 8924
- Miss Phillipa Mckenzie, Principal, Neptune Basic School, Harbour View, Kingston, 17
Certificate Awards Honours
- 02/2020, Certificate of Participation in the Early Childhood Education Symposium and Workshops
- 05/2019, Certificate of Participation Brain Based Learning and Critical Thinking
- 05/2018, Certificate of Appreciation - Outstanding Teacher
- 07/2017, Certificate of Appreciation - Special Teachers Award
- 04/2017, Certificate of Participation - Child Abuse Referral Mechanisms
- 04/2017, Certificate of Participation - Early Childhood Safety Training
- 08/2015, Certificate of Participation - One Year Pre-University Course in Early Childhood Education
- 03/2008, Certificate of Participation – National Youth Service Completing Service in the Early Childhood Corps
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Hillside Primary and Infant
09.2021 - 11.2021
Grade 1 Teacher
Bethesda Primary and Infant
01.2021 - 07.2021
Infant Teacher
Bethesda Primary and Infant
01.2020 - 12.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
Crayon College Early Childhood Development Centre
03.2017 - 09.2019
Class Three (3) Teacher
Bridge View Early Childhood Development Centre
01.2009 - 03.2017
Bachelor’s Degree - Early Childhood Education
The Mico University College
National Council on Technical and Vocational Education Training (NCTVET) - Early Childhood Education
Garmex Heart Trust
Jamaica School Certificate (JSC) - JSC
Donald Quarrie High School
Jamaica School Certificate (JSC) - CXC
Titchfield High School
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