SHARON MCKENZIE
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at SAVANNA-LA-MAR PRIMARY SCHOOL, specializing in curriculum development and student engagement. Expert in integrating technology and ESL, enhancing learning through creative lesson plans. Achieved significant improvements in student outcomes by fostering a culture of curiosity and inclusivity. Skilled in both group instruction and individualized learning strategies.
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
TEACHER
SAVANNA-LA-MAR PRIMARY SCHOOL
09.2012 - Current
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
TEACHER
ELITE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
09.2000 - 08.2012
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
TEACHER
VAZ PREPARATORY SCHOOL
09.1986 - 08.2000
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education Administration
UNIVERISTY OF THE WEST INDIES MONA
09-2011
Diploma - PRIMARY EDUCATION
MICO COLLEGE
05-2000
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Elementary Education
- Parental participation
- Project-based learning
- Learning Style Assessment
- Creative lesson plan development
- Student needs assessment
- Technology Integration
- ESL- English as Second Language
Timeline
TEACHER
SAVANNA-LA-MAR PRIMARY SCHOOL
09.2012 - Current
TEACHER
ELITE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
09.2000 - 08.2012
TEACHER
VAZ PREPARATORY SCHOOL
09.1986 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Education - Education Administration
UNIVERISTY OF THE WEST INDIES MONA
Diploma - PRIMARY EDUCATION
MICO COLLEGE
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