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Opal Tekela Swan
Teacher
Bimini,Bailey Town
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Summary
Upbeat Trained Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Grades 5 Elementary Teacher
Bimini Primary School
08.2022 - Current
- Teaching Mathematics, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Religious Studies and Family Life to students in Grade 5
- Approximate class size of 20 – 25 students
- Additional Roles: Coach / Coordinator, Spelling Bee Club; Coordinator, Discovery Club; Coordinator, SECME Club; Committee Member, Gems & Gents Club
Grade 5 Elementary Teacher
Walter Parker Primary School
08.2016 - 06.2022
- Teaching Mathematics, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Religious Studies and Family Life to students in Grade 5
- Approximate class size of 30 – 38 students
- Additional Roles: Grade Level Coordinator, Grade 5; Committee Member, Junkanoo; Committee Member, Science Club
Grade 2 - 6 Elementary Teacher
Fresh Creek Primary School
08.2005 - 06.2016
- Teaching Mathematics, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Religious Studies and Family Life to students in Grade 2 - 6
- Approximate class size of 20 – 25 students
- Additional Roles: Senior Mistress, Administrator; Coordinator, Junkanoo; Coordinator, National Arts Festival; Coordinator, Discovery Club; Committee Member, Track Club; Coordinator, Science Club; Coach / Coordinator, Spelling Bee Club; Coach / Coordinator Religious Studies Speech Club
Education
No Degree - NIT Member, National Intervention Team
The Bahamas Red Cross Society
Nassau, Bahamas03.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
College of The Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas04.2005
M.D. - Human Resource Development
Barry University
Miami, FL 08.2024 - 05.2026
Skills
- Individualized Instruction
- Materials sourcing
- Differentiated Instruction
- Field Trip Coordination
- Classroom Management
- Activity Planning
- Relationship Building
- Organizational Skills
- Afterschool program leadership
- Oral communication
- Team Collaboration
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
M.D. - Human Resource Development
Barry University
08.2024 - 05.2026
Grades 5 Elementary Teacher
Bimini Primary School
08.2022 - Current
Grade 5 Elementary Teacher
Walter Parker Primary School
08.2016 - 06.2022
Grade 2 - 6 Elementary Teacher
Fresh Creek Primary School
08.2005 - 06.2016
No Degree - NIT Member, National Intervention Team
The Bahamas Red Cross Society
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
College of The Bahamas