Mersha Parris
Paradise Housing Scheme
Summary
I am a dynamic Teacher from the Ministry Of Education, adept in Classroom Management and Critical Thinking. Spearheaded to development and implementation of a literacy programme and improved instructional strategies. Proven track record in fostering student success and implementing technology integration, significantly contributing to a positive and results-driven education. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills. Compassionate, creative, and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as a member of the teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Ministry Of Education
10.1996 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Reduced disciplinary issues through the implementation of a comprehensive behavior management plan that includes clear expectations and consequences.
- Streamlined scheduling processes to maximize instructional time while minimizing teacher workload.
- Enhanced teacher performance by conducting regular classroom observations and providing constructive feedback.
- Developed a mentoring program for new teachers, resulting in increased teacher retention and improved classroom management skills.
- Oversaw progress monitoring assessments to ensure that all students were achieving at their highest potential.
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences, fostering strong relationships between families and educators in support of student success.
- Supervised extracurricular activities including clubs, sports teams, theater productions which contributed to well-rounded educational experiences for students.
- Facilitated cross-curricular planning sessions among teachers, promoting interdisciplinary connections in lesson plans for more engaging learning experiences.
- Collaborated with school administration to develop and implement curriculum standards, ensuring alignment with state guidelines.
- Implemented professional development workshops, fostering a collaborative learning environment among teachers.
- Organized professional learning communities for teachers to collaborate on best practices and share resources.
- Contributed to the establishment of a positive school culture by promoting open communication between teachers, students, and parents.
- Evaluated instructional materials and resources, selecting the most effective tools for enhancing teaching practices.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for an array of services and activities assigned.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses, and organizations to build awareness, increase support, and share resources.
- Planned, administered, and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
- Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
Education
Associate of Arts - Literacy Instruction
University of The West Indies
Trinidad And Tobago05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching of Reading
University of Guyana
Georgetown, Guyana06.2010
Associate of Arts - Primary Education
Cyril Potter College of Education
Georgetown, Guyana05.2002
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Behavior Management
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Public Speaking
- Classroom Instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Innovative lesson planning
- Technology Integration
- FLUENT IN ENGLISH
- Literacy development
Timeline
Teacher
Ministry Of Education
10.1996 - Current
Associate of Arts - Literacy Instruction
University of The West Indies
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching of Reading
University of Guyana
Associate of Arts - Primary Education
Cyril Potter College of Education
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