DONNA PENGELLEY
Apt 1A9 Union Estate, Twickenham Park, St. Catherine
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educator with over a decade of leadership experience in Early Childhood Education. Proven expertise in teaching, administration, and event planning with a strong commitment to developing and mentoring future educators. Adept at fostering professional growth and delivering impactful training programs. Seeking to contribute to St. John Ambulance as a Teacher Trainer, utilizing my skills to enhance instructional quality and support the advancement of educational prcatices.
Overview
2020
2020
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Bailey's Basic School
09.2009 - 08.2019
- Managed a team of five (5) staff members, including three teachers, a cook and a janitor, ensuring smooth daily operations and maintaining a high standard of service.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
Teacher
Bailey's Basic School
09.2003 - 09.2009
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Practical Nurse
Andrews Memorial Hospital
- Assisted in the daily care of patients by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing support with activities of daily living
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
HEART Trust NTA
76 Marcus Garvey DriveLevel 4 Diploma - NCTVET Events Planning & Marketing
HEART Trust NTA
76 Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston08.2021
Certificate of Completion - Introduction To Psychology
Yale University (via Coursera),
09.2020
Level 3 Diploma - NCTVET Early Childhood Education & Administration
HEART Trust NTA
76 Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston09.2012
Level 2 Certification - NCTVET Early Childhood Development
HEART Trust NTA
76 Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston 03.2009
CSEC/CXC - Mathematics, Human & Social Biology
Institute of Academic Excellence
Half Way Tree Road, Kingston01.2007
Certificate - NCTVET Early Childhood Care & Development Level 1
HEART Trust NTA
76 Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston09.2005
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Doncaster School of Practical Nursing
Outlook, Kingston 1, Jamaica 07.2001
SSC - English, Mathematics, Integrated Science
Pembroke Hall Comprehensive High School
Ken Hill Drive, Kingston 07.1996
Skills
- Curriculum Development and Implementation
- Educational staff supervision
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Public Speaking & Counseling
- Classroom Management
- Budgeting & Financial Management
- Policy and procedure development
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication & Networking
- Administrative & Legal Compliance
Certification
- Teacher's Certificate of Recognition- Jamaica Child Evangelism Fellowship
- Ordained Minister of Religion
- Parent's Development & Skills Training
- Beginners Course in Computer Application
- First Aid Adult, Infant & Child CPR
- Early Childhood Institution Safety Training
- Students Crossing Borders & Seneca College Professional Development Day
- P-VAPP Trainer & Mentor-Ministry of Education
ACTIVITIES
Expert in social interaction and counseling, delivering motivational speeches, emceeing events, organizing and staging successful events, and driving sales of diverse products
Timeline
Principal
Bailey's Basic School
09.2009 - 08.2019
Teacher
Bailey's Basic School
09.2003 - 09.2009
Practical Nurse
Andrews Memorial Hospital
HEART Trust NTA
Level 4 Diploma - NCTVET Events Planning & Marketing
HEART Trust NTA
Certificate of Completion - Introduction To Psychology
Yale University (via Coursera),
Level 3 Diploma - NCTVET Early Childhood Education & Administration
HEART Trust NTA
Level 2 Certification - NCTVET Early Childhood Development
HEART Trust NTA
CSEC/CXC - Mathematics, Human & Social Biology
Institute of Academic Excellence
Certificate - NCTVET Early Childhood Care & Development Level 1
HEART Trust NTA
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Doncaster School of Practical Nursing
SSC - English, Mathematics, Integrated Science
Pembroke Hall Comprehensive High School
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