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PAMELLA THOMAS

Kingston

Summary

Senior Programme Coordinator and Lecturer at the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean, known for improving student engagement and academic performance. Expertise in quality assurance and faculty collaboration, leading to successful programme implementations. Strong leadership and decision-making skills drive initiatives that enhance educational outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Practice (Six Months)

International University of the Caribbean
01.2014 - Current

Accomplishment:

  • Students taught gained a 90% pass rate, and all examination scripts were marked and returned on time for the publishing of grades.

Main tasks

  • Taught two undergraduate courses: Leadership and Group Dynamics, and Reading Methodology
  • Grade individual assignments and group projects.
  • Prepared and graded Midterm and Final Examination papers.

Senior Programme Coordinator/Lecturer

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
11.2010 - Current

Responsible for managing four bachelor's degree programmes, namely:

  • B.Sc. Accounting and Financial Management.
  • B.Sc. Accounting
  • B.Sc. Financial Management.
  • B.Sc. Internal Auditing.

Accomplishments:

  • Played a pivotal role in the successful implementation of the inaugural cohorts for the Bachelor of Science in Logistics Operations and Management programme, as well as the Bachelor of Science in Production and Operations Management programme.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Provide academic advisement to both returning and prospective students regarding admissions, financial aid, career development, and various campus activities.
  • Assist students with issues related to examinations and semester registration, while maintaining regular communication with the student body and faculty to enhance customer service relationships.
  • Prepare and assist in the development of quality assurance documentation required for UCJ accreditation for the Bachelor’s degree programmes.
  • Facilitate the preparation of lecturers for each semester by submitting contracts, course outlines, and necessary textbooks to enhance pedagogical practices. Also, oversee the processing of payment claims submitted by lecturers.
  • Prepare and maintain grade sheets for lecturers and the Examinations Unit.
  • Collect data and maintain logs of student information for future reference.
  • Provide supervision to a team of junior coordinators.
  • Serve as a lecturer for the Accounting and Finance courses.

Administrative Assistant

Excelsior Community College
10.2009 - Current

Accomplishment:

  • Effectively managed the evaluation process of lecturers over four consecutive semesters. Reports were generated, and feedback was provided to lecturers and Heads of Department before the beginning of each semester.

Main tasks

  • Validate student information regarding payments and outstanding balances.
  • Process evaluations of lecturers by students and generate feedback reports.
  • Upload grades to the Student Management System.

Education

Commonwealth Executive Master in Business Administration-CEMBA -

University of The Commonwealth Caribbean
01.2020

Post Graduate Diploma in Education -

International University of the Caribbean
01.2014

Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Studies majoring in Finance and Management

Excelsior Community College
01.2010

Certificate in Supervisory Management -

University of the West Indies Open Campus
01.2010

Diploma in Business Studies -

Excelsior Community College
01.1998

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Student management systems
  • Academic advisement
  • Quality assurance
  • Student engagement
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Performance evaluation
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership skills
  • Staff supervision

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Teaching Practice (Six Months)

International University of the Caribbean
01.2014 - Current

Senior Programme Coordinator/Lecturer

University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
11.2010 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Excelsior Community College
10.2009 - Current

Commonwealth Executive Master in Business Administration-CEMBA -

University of The Commonwealth Caribbean

Post Graduate Diploma in Education -

International University of the Caribbean

Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Studies majoring in Finance and Management

Excelsior Community College

Certificate in Supervisory Management -

University of the West Indies Open Campus

Diploma in Business Studies -

Excelsior Community College
PAMELLA THOMAS