Maria Rhius
Teacher
Prospect Phase II, East Bank Demerara
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Journalism Teacher
Georgetown International Academy
04.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive curriculum, covering essential journalism topics such as ethics, reporting techniques, and news writing styles.
- Improved student writing skills by providing constructive feedback and personalized guidance on assignments.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents and guardians regarding student performance and growth in the subject matter.
- Strengthened student understanding of media literacy by incorporating discussions on digital platforms, social media, and responsible consumption of information.
English Teacher
Ministry Of Education
06.2019 - 04.2024
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for students needing extra support or enrichment opportunities, resulting in improved academic outcomes.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learner needs, ensuring all students had equal access to education opportunities.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Ministry Of Education,
10.2012 - 08.2016
- Created positive environment focused on learning and being inclusive of children from different backgrounds
- Managed and updated daily, weekly and monthly records and performed basic data entry tasks when required
- Regularly assess student progress using various assessment methods, adjusting instructional strategies based on data analysis.
- Established positive relationships with parents through consistent communication, resulting in strong home-school connections for each child.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - International Teaching
10.2024 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
04.2024
This programme covers social justice, democracy and participation; it involves critical multi-disciplinary study and deepens the understanding of education in a global context.
Postgraduate Diploma - Education
12.2022
Pass with Credit
Bachelor of Science - Communications
12.2017
Pass with Credit
Skills
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Teamwork
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Testing and grading
- Documentation And Reporting
- Student-Centered Learning
Online teaching
Team collaboration
Curriculum development
Google classroom
Curriculum implementation
Professional Development
- Educational Philosophy and Special Education - Udemy, November 2024
- Working with Students with Special Needs - Alison, August 2024
- ICT in Education - Unicaf University
- The Teaching of Reading - UWI Open Campus, September, 2023
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Teacher Record, July 2022
- Introduction to Spanish - Alison July, 2022
- Facilitating Adult Groups - Alison, July 2022
- Train the Trainer - Unicaf University, July 2022
Volunteer Experience
- Youth Challenge Guyana (YCG) - National Volunteer Teacher and Peer Educator
- Acquaint - Cultural Exchange Volunteer
- Recover Guyana - Event Assistant
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
London College of Teachers And Trainers - Postgraduate Diploma, International Teaching
10.2024 - Current
Journalism Teacher - Georgetown International Academy
04.2024 - Current
English Teacher - Ministry Of Education
06.2019 - 04.2024
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher - Ministry Of Education,
10.2012 - 08.2016
Liverpool John Moores University - Master of Arts, Education
University of Guyana - Postgraduate Diploma, Education
University of Guyana, Turkeyen - Bachelor of Science, Communications
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