Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Community Service
Hobbies and interests
Timeline
Teacher
Sigrid L. Miller

Sigrid L. Miller

Teacher
Mandeville,12

Summary

Experienced educator and aspiring principal, with a background in primary through to tertiary education. Demonstrated progression from teacher to administrator. Recognized for expertise in student discipline, safety, and security, and building community partnerships. Skilled leader who empowers team members with a balanced approach of truth and grace. Strong interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and exceptional communication skills. Eager to take on new challenges, support team success, and advance organizational goals with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Dean of discipline

Manchester High School
01.2011 - Current

Along with a team of persons internal and external to the institution, coordinate the Safety and Security programmes at Manchester High School, as mandated by the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information.

Facilitator/Lecturer

Bethel Bible College of the Caribbean-Jamaica
09.2020 - 12.2023

Engaged adult learners in the courses

Introduction to Sociology and Marriage and Family Perspectives and Counseling via the online modality.

Acting Vice Principal

Manchester High School
10.2017 - 04.2018
  • Worked with teachers to evaluate policies and enact improvements.
  • Coordinated school related functions and ceremonies such as the valedictory service and staff Christmas Dinner.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and deployment of staff.
  • Part of a team of teacher performance appraisers.

Acting Vice Principal

Manchester High School
09.2010 - 12.2010
  • Oversaw management and protocols for orientation and related activities.
  • Assisted with hiring and deployment of staff
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.

Head of Department

Manchester High School
09.1996 - 07.2010

Supervised members of the Department of Sociology and Religious Education, including training in lesson planning, teaching strategies and testing and measurement skills.

Classroom Teacher

Manchester High School
09.1992 - 08.2009

Prepared students for CSEC and CAPE respectively.

Acting Vice Principal

Manchester High School
05.2005 - 08.2005
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Enforced disciplinary policy for both students and faculty.
  • Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.

Teacher of Grade 5

Mandeville All-Age School
01.1988 - 01.1989

Taught subjects including, Mathematics , English and Religious Education.

Teacher of Grade 7

New Green All-Age
01.1987 - 01.1988

Taught subjects including, Mathematics, English and Religious Education, Social Studies and Physical Education.

Education

Designing Online Content And Instruction

Waldorf University
Forest City, Iowa, USA
11-2020

Designing And Facilitating Online Teaching.

The Mico University College.
08.2020

Professional Qualification for Principalship (PQP) - undefined

The National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL)
01.2016

Master of Science Degree - Teaching and Learning

Nova Southeastern University
01.2007

Bachelor of Science Degree - Social Work

The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona
01.1992

Diploma in Teacher Education - Secondary: Social Studies and Religious Education

Church Teachers' College
01.1987

Skills

  • Leading workshops & meetings
  • Team leadership
  • Staff and student mentorship
  • Behavioral guidance
  • Designing engaging presentations
  • Partnering with stakeholders
  • Documentation management

Accomplishments

  • Coordinated the development of the Students' Code of Conduct embodied in the Manchester High School Students' Handbook, September, 2005, (revised December 2011, April 2015 & August 2022).
  • Recipient -Certificate of Appreciation for presentation at New Teachers' Seminar - Nain High: Professionalism-Teacher the role model (Oct, 2024).
  • Recipient of the JTA Golden Torch Award for over 35 years of service in the Ministry of Education (August 2024).
  • Recognized for 32 years of dedicated service to Manchester High School (March 2025).
  • Led the process of Manchester High School's achievement of Safe School Certification (Level 2) , March 2025.


Community Service

Circuit Steward The Methodist Church in the Caribbean and Americas, Jamaica District, Manchester Circuit (2016-2005).

Sunday School teacher Wesley Methodist Church, Mandeville (currently).

Guest presenter:

  • May Day High -Students at risk Grades 8 and 9 (2017);The Purpose Driven Student (May, 2022).
  • Spaulding Primary School-Transitioning to high school -Grade 6 students (June 2015).
  • Nain Primary and Junior High School - Children's Day (May, 2005).
  • Mandeville Primary and Junior High-Career in Teacher Education-Grade 9 (2004 and 2005).

Panelist:

  • R.A. Shirley Institute for Excellence in Teacher Education and Leadership -Educational Leadership Seminar Series: Creating and sustaining safe schools in Jamaica (2014).
  • Radio Broadcast, News Talk 90.5 FM-"Is Mandeville ready to be deemed a University Town?" (2001).

President: Parent Teachers' Association-Mandeville Infant (2001-2002).

Reader: Read Across Jamaica Day, Mandeville Primary and Junior High (2008).


Hobbies and interests

  • Building and maintaining strong family relationships.
  • Engaging inspirational and educational literature.
  • Writing (preparing a publication on Marriage)
  • Maintaining personal health and wellness.
  • Travelling within and outside of country.
  • Mentorship and coaching.

Timeline

Facilitator/Lecturer

Bethel Bible College of the Caribbean-Jamaica
09.2020 - 12.2023

Acting Vice Principal

Manchester High School
10.2017 - 04.2018

Dean of discipline

Manchester High School
01.2011 - Current

Acting Vice Principal

Manchester High School
09.2010 - 12.2010

Acting Vice Principal

Manchester High School
05.2005 - 08.2005

Head of Department

Manchester High School
09.1996 - 07.2010

Classroom Teacher

Manchester High School
09.1992 - 08.2009

Teacher of Grade 5

Mandeville All-Age School
01.1988 - 01.1989

Teacher of Grade 7

New Green All-Age
01.1987 - 01.1988

Professional Qualification for Principalship (PQP) - undefined

The National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL)

Master of Science Degree - Teaching and Learning

Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor of Science Degree - Social Work

The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona

Diploma in Teacher Education - Secondary: Social Studies and Religious Education

Church Teachers' College

Designing Online Content And Instruction

Waldorf University

Designing And Facilitating Online Teaching.

The Mico University College.
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