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Kenton Roker

Freeport,Bahamas

Summary

Creative and innovative prospect determined to bring ideas to life through cutting-edge technology and design techniques. Team player with strong problem-solving skills to contribute effectively to projects and teams. Considers unique and unconventional solutions to deliver exceptional results.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Member of Policy Committee/ Design and Implement

Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute
02.2023 - Current

Design and implement policies and procedures for the institution.

Member of Institutions Bargaining Unit

Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute
01.2023 - Current
  • Championed diversity and inclusion efforts to create a more inclusive workplace environment for all employees.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, inspiring innovation and growth within the organization.
  • Effectively managed sensitive information in a confidential manner while balancing transparency requirements.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient organizational systems and workflow processes.
  • Planned and monitored staff hiring, disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives.
  • Increased employee engagement through targeted professional development programs focused on skill-building and career advancement opportunities.

HOD Construction and Mechanical Trades

Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute
01.2003 - Current
  • Mentored department staff members, fostering culture of continuous learning and professional development.
  • Established key performance indicators and monitored progress towards meeting departmental objectives consistently.
  • Developed comprehensive policies and procedures for managing risks associated with departmental activities efficiently while adhering to regulatory requirements as applicable.
  • Managed budgets, resources, and timelines effectively to ensure successful completion of all projects.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for achieving departmental goals, leading to significant business growth.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication channels between team members at all levels within organization.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing among staff members through regular training sessions on best practices relevant to their roles within organization.
  • Improved employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and communication strategies.
  • Launched new initiatives that contributed to expansion of organization's market share within industry.
  • Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.

Instructor/Auto Mechanic Technician

Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute
01.2003 - Current
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
  • Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
  • Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
  • Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
  • Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
  • Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices for effective instruction.
  • Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
  • Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
  • Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
  • Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experience beyond the classroom setting.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
  • Upheld company reputation by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship and maintaining strong customer relationships.
  • Enhanced vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostics and identifying necessary repairs.
  • Stayed up-to-date with the latest developments in automotive technology, attending workshops and training sessions regularly.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company safety protocols and industry standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Scarsdale University
United Kingdom
06.2000

Automotive Certification - Automotive Diagnosis And Repair

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
United States (virtual)
01.2024

MBA - Leadership And Management

York St. Johns University
Zurich Switzerland
11.2024

No Degree - Trends in Distance Learning

Commonwealth of Learning (COL)
Jamaica
01.2020

Internal Verifier

City And Guilds
United Kingdom
06.2018

Skills

Write course outlines and Program of Studies (POS)

Timeline

Member of Policy Committee/ Design and Implement

Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute
02.2023 - Current

Member of Institutions Bargaining Unit

Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute
01.2023 - Current

HOD Construction and Mechanical Trades

Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute
01.2003 - Current

Instructor/Auto Mechanic Technician

Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute
01.2003 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Scarsdale University

Automotive Certification - Automotive Diagnosis And Repair

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

MBA - Leadership And Management

York St. Johns University

No Degree - Trends in Distance Learning

Commonwealth of Learning (COL)

Internal Verifier

City And Guilds
Kenton Roker