Curriculum Vitae “For a teacher, the foundation must be the imparting of skills and knowledge – the reading, writing, counting and content subjects – but it should also be more. Teaching should include a relationship with students so that we can also instruct them on how to become part of the global community. Learning is therefore not only found in books, but out in the real world. A teacher’s purpose then is to connect the two for their students.” (Excerpt from my personal philosophy on teaching.)
Skills I have highly developed communication skills – spoken, written and presentational. I am dedicated and self-motivated, and am persistent in finding solutions to challenges. My formal education combined with my range of work experience enables me to be adaptable, innovative and creative in any given situation.
Qualifications I am currently doing my Postgraduate Diploma in Education at the University College of the Cayman Islands, to be completed in June this year. I have a bachelor’s degree in Business Communications cum laude: • Three years study in communications, including writing and typing skills, desk top publishing, public relations, marketing, political and intercultural communication • One year of study with a major in journalism. This included an internship in publishing the university yearbook with specific responsibility for researching articles, writing, editing, page layout and final production. I also: • Hold a professional certificate in strategic communication management from the USbased ITHACA College in partnership with the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). • Completed a Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) course in stress management in disasters as well as risk communication for disasters and disease outbreak. • Am certified as a trainer/facilitator for continuing education in the workplace. • Am a certified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
Other achievements A 2008 recipient of the Governor’s Five Star Award for Customer Service Excellence (FACE).
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