Socializing with friends & family
Samantha Carty
Elementary Educator
Tortola,British Virgin Islands
Summary
Upbeat and jovial Elementary Teacher for nine years; 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. Successful in classroom management and test preparation. Persistent in uncovering and meeting individual student needs. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Ministry of Education
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
08.2013 - Current
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Led discourse on Blended Learning and Intervention Planning to accomplish educational objectives and deliver individualized education to students.
Clerical Officer I
Water & Sewerage Department
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
08.2008 - 12.2011
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
- Streamlined document processing to improve traceability.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
Clerical Officer I
Ministry of Communications & Works
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
09.2005 - 08.2008
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Routed business correspondence, documents and messages to correct departments and staff members.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College
Pariquita Bay, Tortola VG1120, BVI 01.2011 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
British Virgin Islands High School
Road Town, Tortola VG1110, BVI 09.2000 - 06.2005
Skills
Proficient in Google Suite
Accomplishments
- Earned "Friendliest Teacher Award" in 2016.
Affiliations
Church of God of Prophecy - Shekinah House of Prayer
Certification
REAP Leadership Training Course
Interests
Liturgical Dancing
Traveling
Writing
Mentoring
Additional Information
Deborah James
Principal/Administrator (Retired 2020)
Francis Lettsome Primary School
1-284-544-4009
School Administrator (8 years)
Afiya Smith
Special Education Officer
Ministry of Education
afiya.smith@vischools.edu.vg
1-284-443-3166
Education Specialist at school
Timeline
REAP Leadership Training Course
10-2022
Early Childhood Development
05-2022
Introduction to Special Education I
04-2022
Effective Pedagogy for Distributed Teaching & Learning
02-2022
Distance Learning & Teacher Training Strategies in the Caribbean
11-2021
Introduction to Journeys
10-2021
Introduction to Special Education I
07-2021
Elementary Teacher
Ministry of Education
08.2013 - Current
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College
01.2011 - 06.2013
Clerical Officer I
Water & Sewerage Department
08.2008 - 12.2011
Clerical Officer I
Ministry of Communications & Works
09.2005 - 08.2008
High School Diploma -
British Virgin Islands High School
09.2000 - 06.2005
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