Kaydean Gibbons
Old Harbour,Saint Catherine
Summary
Dedicated elementary teacher with excellent communication skills. Offer a proven track record of commended performance teaching grades 1-5, with a passion for education and an unwavering commitment to optimizing student and school success. Through mixed methods of researched based strategies and technology, teacher aims to gain students interest while focusing on their individual needs
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Marlie Mount Primary and Infant School
Old Harbour
09.2018 - Current
- Planned and executed subject matter based on information compiled from curriculum, textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over 30 students at a given time.
- Attended and participated in professional development sessions.
- Communicated frequently with parents in an effort to boost student progress and classroom behaviour
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
Halifax County Schools
Roanoke Rapids
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Presented students with new ideas and concepts through variety of strategies and inspires.
- Planned and taught with grade-level team to implement best practices for success of learners within classroom.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about students' progress and provided ways in which families could support children's learning.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Classroom Teacher
Willowdene Group of Schools
Spanish Town
09.2009 - 07.2015
- Planned and executed subject matter based on information compiled from curriculum, textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over 30 students at a given time.
- Attended and participated in professional development sessions.
- Communicated frequently with parents in an effort to boost student progress and classroom behaviour
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of South Wales
United Kingdom03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
Northern Caribbean University
Mandeville, Manchester- Jamaica08.2010
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Standardized Tests
- Lesson Plan Development
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Google Suite
- Technology Integration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Student Engagement
- Instructional Best Practices
Accomplishments
- Supervisor Pick for Grade Five Term One September –December ( 2022-2023) school year
- Achieved commendable scores for Grade 5 Standardized Test (PEP 5 2021/2022)
- Assisted in coaching Quiz team for TVJ School’s Challenge Quiz
- Earned high marks through peer and administrator observations for quality and creativity of classroom teaching, planning and instructional materials used.
- Awarded by The State of North Carolina for students exceeding growth in Reading standardized test in the year 2016-2017.
- Highlighted as being a High Flyer by Halifax County District and principal
- Achieved commendatory scores for Grade Four Literacy and Numeracy Test- 2013-2015
- JCDC Gospel Choir director, Gold Medal -2010
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Marlie Mount Primary and Infant School
09.2018 - Current
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
Halifax County Schools
08.2015 - 07.2018
Classroom Teacher
Willowdene Group of Schools
09.2009 - 07.2015
Master of Arts - Education
University of South Wales
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
Northern Caribbean University
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