Kerry-Ann Parkinson
Jamaica
Summary
Upbeat classroom teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Ministry Of Education, Youth And Information
Jamaica
01.2011 - Current
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Completed student progress reports end of term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education Middle Grade
08.2018
- Degree Awarded with [Honors]
- Professional Development Studies: Teaching to Reach Boys, 2022
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Learning Assessments
- Testing and grading
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Lesson Planning
- ESL- English as Second Language
- Google Classroom
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Public Speaking
Reading /Singing
I love reading spiritual and motivational books. I often use these to motivate and inspire my students to learn. I am currently the praise and worship leader at my church. I often sing to my students especially when they become disruptive and not focused.
Timeline
Classroom Teacher - Ministry Of Education, Youth And Information
01.2011 - Current
Western Carolina University - Bachelor of Science, Education Middle Grade