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Portia Grant
Educator
Nassau
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Trained teacher
Ministry of Education
NASSAU
08.1992 - Current
- Taught grades 1- 3 and 5 Mathematics, Reading, Language Arts and Social Subjects using technology and other creative ways.
- Taught students in different Bahama Islands and in various schools giving me opportunities to help in teaching learning process of Bahamas.
- I was chairperson for first Little Mr. And Miss West End Pageant in West End, Grand Bahama in 1999 to raise much needed funds.
- I have served on many committees including fundraising, social and public relations
- I have also completed number of professional development hours through workshops and seminars
- For example: Educators Industry Internship conducted by Bahamas Hotel Training Association where worked at Atlantis in Marine Water Park, Graycliff, Ardastra Gardens, and Majestic Tours.
Nursery Assistant
Annie Russell Preschool And Nursery
Nassau , Bahamas
09.1983 - 08.1984
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
Dining Room Attendant
Burger King
Nassau, Bahamas
07.1984 - 08.1984
- Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.
- Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
- Contributed to friendly and professional dining environment by communicating politely and effectively with guests to assess and meet needs.
- Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills.
Education
Associate of Arts - Primary Education
College of The Bahamas
Thompson Boulevard 09.1988 - 05.1992
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Nova Southeastern University
06.1994 - 05.1996
Master of Arts - Teaching and Learning with Technology
Ashford University/College of The Bahamas
Nassau Bahamas 09.2005 - 05.2007
Skills
Group learning mechanics
undefinedAccomplishments
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Administration - Managed Lower Primary School grade 1-3 in Bimini as the Coordinator and was Team leader of Grade 3 at Woodcock Primary School.
Software
Microsoft Office
Canva
ActivInspire
Certification
Teacher Certificate
Interests
Technology
Fashion
Beauty
Fine Arts
Dance
Singing
Dancing, Singing, Reading
I have been attending dance schools from the age of six off and on.
taken part in several choirs.
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Timeline
Master of Arts - Teaching and Learning with Technology
Ashford University/College of The Bahamas
09.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Nova Southeastern University
06.1994 - 05.1996
Trained teacher
Ministry of Education
08.1992 - Current
Teacher Certificate
05-1992
Associate of Arts - Primary Education
College of The Bahamas
09.1988 - 05.1992
Dining Room Attendant
Burger King
07.1984 - 08.1984
Nursery Assistant
Annie Russell Preschool And Nursery
09.1983 - 08.1984
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