YVONNE MAMHER-TAFARI
Kingston,WASHINGTON GARDENS
Summary
- High-energy Vice Principal familiar with managing schedules, student activities and events. Demonstrated knowledge of effective recordkeeping and reporting.
- Enthusiastic Vice Principal eager to build productive relationships with students, teachers and staff. Friendly and outgoing to relate to people of all backgrounds.
- Goal-oriented - driven to help students focus on learning by maintaining discipline and equipping teachers with successful classroom strategies. Hardworking school administrator and leader knowledgeable about local, state and federal requirements. Focused on effective administration which allows faculty to excel at teaching. Excel in team building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives. I am solution orientated and am versatile in leadership approaches with awards for Instructional Leadership, Community leadership and Field Project execution.
- Self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in most pressure situations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Principal
St. Andrew Technical High School
St. Andrew
09.2009 - Current
- Maintained records for students and staff
- Design and conduct classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Prepare policy document for supporting new teachers.
- Facilitate Training for teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Manage the School Management System
- Use data to drive curriculum decisions
- Lead and monitor School Improvement Planning Session and evaluation
- Lead team for responding to National Education Inspectorate
Acting Principal
St. Andrew Technical Hgh School
KINGSTON 13
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teaching strategies and teacher effectiveness effectiveness.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, students, support staff and teachers.
- Strategized for improved CSEC results in external examinations
- Initiate programme for staff welfare
- Incorporate university students to provide mentorship for students
Acting Principal
St. Andrew Technical High School
KINGSTON 13
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teaching strategies and teacher effectiveness.
- Cultivated positive relationships among the school's community teachers, support staff and students.
- Ensure alignment with ministry objectives and student academic achievement
- Provided training for improved customer service
- initiated curriculum enrichment programme for weak students
Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering
St. Andrew Technical High
KINGSTON 13
09.2005 - 08.2009
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Improved and maintained 100% pass rate in external examinations
- Engaged external sponsors to donate an Auto Mechanics Lab
- Reorganize the Machine workshops
Dean of Studies
St. Andrew Technical High
KINGSTON 13
09.2001 - 08.2005
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring students who were high achievers and those who were at risk for academic failure.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Developed and Monthly Achievement Board
Education
No Degree - Aspiring Principal's Programme
The National College For Educational Leadership
Kingston, Jamaica06.2021
Master of Arts - Special Education
The Mico University
Kingston, Jamaica11.2017
No Degree - Post Graduate Teacher Training
Vocational Training And Development Institute
St. Andrew, Jamaica06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies - Minor Guidance And Counselling
Jamaica Theological Seminary
St. Andrew, Jamaica06.2001
High School Diploma -
Secondary Industrial School
Tranava, Slovakia07.1992
Skills
- Utilize Statistical Data to drive curriculum and instruction decisions
- Remote Learning Coordination
- Department Collaboration for integration of the curriculum
- Parent Engagement via whatsapp groups
- Curriculum Implementation
- Teacher Supervision and Support
- Staff Development
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Teacher accountability for providing timely feedback
- Lead timetable committee and input data for ASC software
Timeline
Acting Principal
St. Andrew Technical Hgh School
01.2018 - 04.2019
Acting Principal
St. Andrew Technical High School
09.2016 - 12.2016
Vice Principal
St. Andrew Technical High School
09.2009 - Current
Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering
St. Andrew Technical High
09.2005 - 08.2009
Dean of Studies
St. Andrew Technical High
09.2001 - 08.2005
No Degree - Aspiring Principal's Programme
The National College For Educational Leadership
Master of Arts - Special Education
The Mico University
No Degree - Post Graduate Teacher Training
Vocational Training And Development Institute
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies - Minor Guidance And Counselling
Jamaica Theological Seminary
High School Diploma -
Secondary Industrial School
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