Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Development
Volunteer Experience
Work Availability
Interests
Timeline
Maria Rhius

Maria Rhius

Teacher
Prospect Phase II, East Bank Demerara
How many ideas have there been in the history of the human race that were unthinkable ten years before they appeared?
Fyodor Dostoevsky

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

13
13
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.

Communication Skills Tutor

Ministry of Health
06.2024 - Current

As a Communications Skills tutor for the Ministry of Health, I develop content that aligns with specific learning objectives to effectively teach my students. My role entails delivering online lessons twice a week, ensuring that the content is engaging and tailored to meet the needs of the learners. Additionally, I assess student work and provide constructive feedback to support their development. I also hold office hours to address any questions or concerns students may have, fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages open communication and continuous improvement.

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

London College of Teachers And Trainers, United Kingdom
10.2024 - Current

Master of Arts - Education

Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom
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

University of Guyana, Turkeyen
12.2022

Pass with Credit

Bachelor of Science - Communications

University of Guyana, Turkeyen, Turkeyen
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
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Interests

Academic Research

Literacy Instruction

Targeted Reading

Special Education Needs

Timeline

London College of Teachers And Trainers - Postgraduate Diploma, International Teaching
10.2024 - Current
Communication Skills Tutor - Ministry of Health
06.2024 - 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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