OPAL YOLANDE REID
Educator and Administrative Professional
Kingston
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Property Manager
Greenwich Estate at Drax Hall
09.2018 - 05.2019
Teacher of Foreign Language -Spanish (CSEC), French (CSEC), Teacher of Logistics and Supply Chain Operations (CAPE), Teacher of Warehousing Operations (HEART NCTVET)
Ministry of Education and Youth-Marcus Garvey Technical High School
11.2007 - 05.2019
Assistant Invigilator
University of the West Indies, Mona
11.2024 - Current
Classroom Teacher- Spanish (CSEC) and French (Lower School)
Ministry Of Education - Jamaica College
09.2023 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Assistant Examiner, Logistics and Supply Chain Operations (CAPE), Assistant Examiner, Spanish (CSEC)
Caribbean Examinations Council
03.2016 - Current
Administrative Consultant, Virtual Assistant
Freelancer
04.2005 - Current
Classroom Teacher- Spanish (CSEC), English Literature (Lower School), Logistics and Supply Chain Operations (CAPE)
Ministry of Education and Youth-Tarrant High School
02.2022 - 08.2023
Authorized Agent
AIM University Group
06.2021 - 01.2022
Classroom Teacher-Spanish
Ministry of Education and Youth- Bridgeport High School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Administration Manager
Christel House Jamaica
06.2020 - 04.2021
Programme Assistant
United Nations Development Programme
05.2019 - 05.2020
Adjunct Lecturer of Foreign Language (Spanish)
Brown’s Town Community College
09.2008 - 04.2009
Senior Administrative Officer
Friends of the Sea (Non-Governmental Environmental NGO)
07.2005 - 10.2007
Adjunct Lecturer of Microeconomics
University College of the Caribbean (UCC)
09.2005 - 12.2005
Life Underwriter/ Financial Advisor
Spectrum Insurance Brokers
01.2005 - 09.2005
Adjunct Lecturer of Organizational Behaviour
Jamaica Institute of Management
01.2005 - 05.2005
Assistant Purchasing Manager
National Meats & Food Distributors Limited
10.2001 - 09.2004
Personnel Officer
Ministry of Education –Region 3
02.2001 - 10.2001
Office Manager
Ministry of Education– Region 3
11.2000 - 02.2001
JN Blue Insurance Sales Representative
Jamaica National Building Society
07.2000 - 11.2000
Education
Data for Effective Policy Making - Results Based Project Management
Inter-American Development Bank
02.2022
Certificate in Risk Management - Development Projects
Inter-American Development Bank/ Project Management Institute
11.2019
LLB (hons) Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Technology, Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica 09.2022 - 04.2025
Mphil. - Spanish and French Literature
University of The West Indies, Mona (UWI)
09.2018 - Current
Certificate in Project Management For Development Professionals - Project Management
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
05.2016
Postgraduate Diploma in Spanish Teaching Methodology - Education
Metropolitan University of Science And Education (Chile)
Santiago, Chile09.2009
Diploma in Teaching - Spanish
College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE)
12.2009
BSc. - International Relations, Public Administration
University of the West Indies (UWI)
07.1999
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Teams
- Renweb
- Quickbooks Accounting Software
- One UNOPS accounting software
- ERP platform
- Financial Edge Accounting Software for Charitable Organizations
Languages
English
Spanish
French
Fields Of Interest
- Administration
- International Development
- Project Support
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Foreign languages
- Teaching
- Restorative Justice
- Law
Professional Organizations And Voluntary Service
- Distinguished Past President, Kiwanis Club of the Garden Parish (Ocho Rios)
- Community Volunteer, Restorative Justice Circle, Restorative Justice Centre, St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Meeting new people
- Travelling
- Research
- Participating in service projects and mentorship programmes
Timeline
Assistant Invigilator
University of the West Indies, Mona
11.2024 - Current
Classroom Teacher- Spanish (CSEC) and French (Lower School)
Ministry Of Education - Jamaica College
09.2023 - Current
LLB (hons) Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of Technology, Jamaica
09.2022 - 04.2025
Classroom Teacher- Spanish (CSEC), English Literature (Lower School), Logistics and Supply Chain Operations (CAPE)
Ministry of Education and Youth-Tarrant High School
02.2022 - 08.2023
Classroom Teacher-Spanish
Ministry of Education and Youth- Bridgeport High School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Authorized Agent
AIM University Group
06.2021 - 01.2022
Administration Manager
Christel House Jamaica
06.2020 - 04.2021
Programme Assistant
United Nations Development Programme
05.2019 - 05.2020
Mphil. - Spanish and French Literature
University of The West Indies, Mona (UWI)
09.2018 - Current
Property Manager
Greenwich Estate at Drax Hall
09.2018 - 05.2019
Assistant Examiner, Logistics and Supply Chain Operations (CAPE), Assistant Examiner, Spanish (CSEC)
Caribbean Examinations Council
03.2016 - Current
Adjunct Lecturer of Foreign Language (Spanish)
Brown’s Town Community College
09.2008 - 04.2009
Teacher of Foreign Language -Spanish (CSEC), French (CSEC), Teacher of Logistics and Supply Chain Operations (CAPE), Teacher of Warehousing Operations (HEART NCTVET)
Ministry of Education and Youth-Marcus Garvey Technical High School
11.2007 - 05.2019
Adjunct Lecturer of Microeconomics
University College of the Caribbean (UCC)
09.2005 - 12.2005
Senior Administrative Officer
Friends of the Sea (Non-Governmental Environmental NGO)
07.2005 - 10.2007
Administrative Consultant, Virtual Assistant
Freelancer
04.2005 - Current
Life Underwriter/ Financial Advisor
Spectrum Insurance Brokers
01.2005 - 09.2005
Adjunct Lecturer of Organizational Behaviour
Jamaica Institute of Management
01.2005 - 05.2005
Assistant Purchasing Manager
National Meats & Food Distributors Limited
10.2001 - 09.2004
Personnel Officer
Ministry of Education –Region 3
02.2001 - 10.2001
Office Manager
Ministry of Education– Region 3
11.2000 - 02.2001
JN Blue Insurance Sales Representative
Jamaica National Building Society
07.2000 - 11.2000
Data for Effective Policy Making - Results Based Project Management
Inter-American Development Bank
Certificate in Risk Management - Development Projects
Inter-American Development Bank/ Project Management Institute
Certificate in Project Management For Development Professionals - Project Management
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Diploma in Teaching - Spanish
College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE)
BSc. - International Relations, Public Administration
University of the West Indies (UWI)
Postgraduate Diploma in Spanish Teaching Methodology - Education
Metropolitan University of Science And Education (Chile)
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