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Narine  Wattley

Narine Wattley

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Summary

Dedicated Geography , Social Studies and World History History Teacher offering 36-year background educating children in brain-based, nurturing and culturally diverse learning environment. Recognized for adapting teaching methods and materials to meet students varying needs and employing broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning. Encouraging and motivational professional committed to maintaining highest standards of professional integrity and reliability.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Teacher of World History

IVANNA EUDORA KEAN HIGH, Montserrat Secondary School
St Thomas
09.2018 - 06.2023
  • Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
  • Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
  • Communicated clear learning objectives to students on each unique chapter.
  • Attended professional development seminars and workshops to maintain expertise in World History.
  • Taught World History to 60 students in classroom setting.

Teacher of Geography and Social Studies

Seaforth High School
Seaforth, St . Thomas
09.1989 - 08.2006
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Teacher of Geography

Wolmer's Boys' School
Kingston
01.2008 - 11.2010
  • Provided learning tasks and activities aligned with instructional outcomes and designed to challenge student thinking, resulting in active intellectual engagement.
  • Assisted in evacuation of youth due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters or other unforeseen occurrences.
  • Maintained record of student academic progress for development of report cards and monitoring of academic progress over time.
  • Individualized lesson plans to meet academic level of each student and entire class.

Teacher of Geography and Social Studies

Montserrat Secondary School
Salem
11.2010 - 08.2017
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

Teacher of Geography and Social Studies

Montserrat Secondary School
Salem
08.2006 - 08.2007
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.

Teacher of Geography

St Hugh's High School For Girls
Kingston
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Created safe and inclusive classroom environment of respect and rapport to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
  • Provided learning tasks and activities aligned with instructional outcomes and designed to challenge student thinking, resulting in active intellectual engagement.
  • Met departmental and program deadlines according to institutional reporting requirements.
  • Organized and prepared materials for daily instruction.

Teacher of Social Studies and English Language

St Thomas Technical High School
St Thomas
09.1987 - 08.1988
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

Teacher, Grade 1

Port Morant Primary School
St Thomas
09.1987 - 09.1987
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Documented products checked, grades assigned and rejected items in master logs.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Graded raw materials based on checklist of quality standards.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

University of The West Indies
Kingston ,Jamaica
09.1999 - 07.2002

Associate of Arts - Geography Teacher Education

Shortwood Teachers' College
Kingston ,Jamaica
09.1983 - 06.1987

Certificate - Public Relations

University Of The West Indies School of Continuing Studies
Kingston ,Jamaica
09.1995 - 07.1996

Applied Industrial Relations

University of The West Indies School of Con. Stud.
Kingston ,Jamaica
09.1995 - 07.1996

Master of Arts - Leadership in Education

Liverpool John Moore's University
Liverpool ,United Kingdom
11.2020 - 12.2023

Skills

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Additional Information

  • My Student was awarded third place in the Caribbean Secondary Examination Council Geography High School exeat examination at Wolmers Boy's School on the Island of Jamaica Awarded for being the best homeroom teacher at Wolmers Boy's School. Coached Parish Champion School Credit Union Quiz. Chaperoned Students to Washington D.C for Close-Up. January 1989 - January 2006 Of Geography and Social Studies Acting head of

Accomplishments

  • Received commendation from Wolmer's Boys' School principal i 2010,for successfully working with Student who won third place in Geography examination ( CSEC)
  • Won “Teacher of the Month” award at Seaforth High School in 2004 Teachers' Day.
  • Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of Talent Ed.
  • Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students.
  • Assistant Examiner for Caribbean Examination council - 2001 to 2014
  • Chaperoned Students from Ivanna Eudora High School To Washington D.C for Close_Up
  • Coached students for Credit Union Quiz- St Thomas Parish Champion. 1990

Affiliations

American Federation of Teachers ( St Thomas/St John, Local 1825)

Software

Microsoft Word ,Excel, outlook and Teams

PowerSchool

Edmentum

I -Ready

Schoology

Certification

Licensed to teach Geography( 2021-2026)

Interests

Hiking, Reading, Cycling , Service Clubs /Societies

Work Availability

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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Licensed to teach Geography( 2021-2026)

03-2026

Master of Arts - Leadership in Education

Liverpool John Moore's University
11.2020 - 12.2023

Teacher of World History

IVANNA EUDORA KEAN HIGH, Montserrat Secondary School
09.2018 - 06.2023

Teacher of Geography

St Hugh's High School For Girls
08.2017 - 08.2018

Teacher of Geography and Social Studies

Montserrat Secondary School
11.2010 - 08.2017

Teacher of Geography

Wolmer's Boys' School
01.2008 - 11.2010

Teacher of Geography and Social Studies

Montserrat Secondary School
08.2006 - 08.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

University of The West Indies
09.1999 - 07.2002

Certificate - Public Relations

University Of The West Indies School of Continuing Studies
09.1995 - 07.1996

Applied Industrial Relations

University of The West Indies School of Con. Stud.
09.1995 - 07.1996

Teacher of Geography and Social Studies

Seaforth High School
09.1989 - 08.2006

Teacher of Social Studies and English Language

St Thomas Technical High School
09.1987 - 08.1988

Teacher, Grade 1

Port Morant Primary School
09.1987 - 09.1987

Associate of Arts - Geography Teacher Education

Shortwood Teachers' College
09.1983 - 06.1987
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