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Cianda Ten-Pow Gonputh

Educator
Georgetown

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills who demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence and collaborative teamwork. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Teacher (Graduate Senior Assistant Mistress)

West Demerara Secondary, Ministry of Education
10.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Guided students through tertiary application process, increasing number of students accepted into their first-choice institutions.
  • Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
  • Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Optimized workflow processes by implementing automation tools, significantly reducing manual labor requirements and improving project turnaround times.
  • Oversaw daily operations within the department, delegating tasks efficiently and maintaining a positive work environment for all team members.
  • Facilitated regular staff training sessions to keep employees up-to-date on industry best practices and Ministry policies.
  • Developed strong working relationships with internal departments and external partners, fostering seamless collaboration across Departments.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information while managing complex filing systems for both physical documents and digital records.
  • Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget constraints.
  • Reduced operational costs by identifying areas of inefficiencies and recommending cost-effective solutions.
  • Responded to concerns, working with manager to significantly reduce recurrences.
  • Used data processing and statistical software to process moderate amounts of data and paperwork.
  • Greeted guests/parents/learners in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of administration operations.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Assisted manager in all aspects of administration operations.
  • Trained and supervised colleagues on office policies and procedures.
  • Proofread and edited documents for accuracy and grammar.
  • Drafted common document templates to reduce time spent creating documents from scratch.
  • Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
  • Remained solutions-oriented in face of complex problems to assist management and overall administration direction.
  • Assessed learner performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about learner achievement and improvement.
  • Completed learner progress reports mid-term to notify learners and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched learners' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Completed daily logs for management review.
  • Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
  • Managed data and correspondence to secure information across complex landscapes of organizational departments.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.

Teacher Representative to The Board of Governors

West Demerara Secondary School Board of Governors
09.2024 - Current
  • Report directly to the Board.
  • Record and report issues involving teachers of the school, relating to complaints, performance and behavioural conduct.
  • Deliberate with the Board on actions to be taken in issues involving teachers.
  • Provided comprehensive support to new staff, facilitating faster integration into team.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.

Secretary to the Board of Governors

West Demerara Secondary School Board of Governors
09.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced meeting efficiency by preparing agendas and minutes, ensuring all participants were well-informed.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Organize meetings, and coordinate schedules.
  • Managed sensitive and confidential information with discretion, upholding integrity of executive communications.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance administrative processes.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to stakeholders.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
  • Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
  • Promoted a positive image of the Board through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with school's administration.
  • Maintained accurate records of office expenses, assisting in budget preparation and cost control efforts.
  • Assisted in event planning and execution for company functions such as conferences, workshops, or social gatherings.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for senior staff, ensuring smooth business trips with minimal disruptions.
  • Utilized advanced software programs for data entry tasks that increased accuracy while minimizing errors.
  • Oversaw inventory of office supplies, ensuring availability and cost-efficiency.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive database for tracking project deadlines, improving efficiency.

Teacher - Senior Assistant Mistress

West Demerara Secondary, Ministry of Education
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Pioneered sustainability project that educated students on environmental issues and solutions.
  • Guided students through tertiary application process, increasing number of students accepted into their first-choice institutions.
  • Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
  • Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
  • Optimized workflow processes by implementing automation tools, significantly reducing manual labor requirements and improving project turnaround times.
  • Oversaw daily operations within the department, delegating tasks efficiently and maintaining a positive work environment for all team members.
  • Facilitated regular staff training sessions to keep employees up-to-date on industry best practices and Ministry policies.
  • Developed strong working relationships with internal departments and external partners, fostering seamless collaboration across Departments.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information while managing complex filing systems for both physical documents and digital records.
  • Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget constraints.
  • Reduced operational costs by identifying areas of inefficiencies and recommending cost-effective solutions.
  • Responded to concerns, working with manager to significantly reduce recurrences.
  • Used data processing and statistical software to process moderate amounts of data and paperwork.
  • Greeted guests/parents/learners in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of administration operations.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Assisted manager in all aspects of administration operations.
  • Trained and supervised colleagues on office policies and procedures.
  • Proofread and edited documents for accuracy and grammar.
  • Drafted common document templates to reduce time spent creating documents from scratch.
  • Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
  • Remained solutions-oriented in face of complex problems to assist management and overall administration direction.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve learners' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Assessed learner performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about learner achievement and improvement.
  • Completed learner progress reports mid-term to notify learnerss and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched learners' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.

Teacher - Assistant Mistress

Friendship Secondary School, Ministry of Education
05.2018 - 04.2024
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Identified struggling learners early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
  • Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
  • Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening learners' real-world understanding.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching learners' educational experience.
  • Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor learner progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
  • Enhanced learners' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
  • Met with learners, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize learner education.

Presiding Officer

GECOM
06.2023 - 06.2023
  • Maintain order and regulate the smooth functioning of the Polling Station.
  • Ensure the Polling Station staff is effective, efficient and knowledgeable in their posts.
  • Collect, analyze and report statistics using legal documentation.
  • Complete written reports using legal documentation.
  • Ensure secure logistics for the return of all documentation and ballot box to supervisor.

Teacher - Untrained Assistant Mistress

Friendship Secondary School, Ministry of Education
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • Developed strong relationships with learners, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of learner progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Assessed learner performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched learners' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet learners' academic needs.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep learners engaged.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about learner achievement and improvement.
  • Completed learner progress reports mid-term to notify learners and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.

Data Entry Clerk (Work Study)

Cyril Potter College of Education
07.2006 - 08.2006
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
  • Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process.
  • Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports.
  • Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Mathematics Education

University of Guyana
Turkeyen, Georgetown, Guyana
05.2001 -

Associate Degree in Secondary Academic Education - Mathematics And Science

Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE)
Turkeyen, Georgetown, Guyana
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Saint Joseph High School
Woolford Avenue, Georgetown, Guyana
05.2001 -

Skills

Curriculum implementation

Learner needs assessment

Lesson planning

Very good problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Fostering a positive learning environment

Proficiency in Information Management Systems

Collaborative networking abilities

Employee training

Proficiency in Standard English and Guyanese English Creole

Approachable and helpful demeanor

Software

Microsoft Suite

Certification

GECOM Training - 2 Weeks

Interests

Collecting Books

Reading

Pool

Timeline

GECOM Training - 2 Weeks

03-2025

Teacher (Graduate Senior Assistant Mistress)

West Demerara Secondary, Ministry of Education
10.2024 - Current

Teacher Representative to The Board of Governors

West Demerara Secondary School Board of Governors
09.2024 - Current

Secretary to the Board of Governors

West Demerara Secondary School Board of Governors
09.2024 - Current

Teacher - Senior Assistant Mistress

West Demerara Secondary, Ministry of Education
05.2024 - 10.2024

Business Plan Writing and Support Services, Guyana Women's Leadership Institute, Ministry of Human Services and Social Security - 1 Week

07-2023

Presiding Officer

GECOM
06.2023 - 06.2023

Teacher - Assistant Mistress

Friendship Secondary School, Ministry of Education
05.2018 - 04.2024

Teacher - Untrained Assistant Mistress

Friendship Secondary School, Ministry of Education
09.2017 - 04.2018

Youth Leadership Training Programme (Module 1), Ministry of Education, Department of Culture, Youth and Sport - 20 hours

03-2017

Data Entry Clerk (Work Study)

Cyril Potter College of Education
07.2006 - 08.2006

Bachelor of Education - Mathematics Education

University of Guyana
05.2001 -

Associate Degree in Secondary Academic Education - Mathematics And Science

Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE)
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Saint Joseph High School
05.2001 -

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