ALTHEA ALLEN
Plymouth,Montserrat
Summary
Responsible student seeking Education Officer position. Familiar with educational policies and programmes. Prepared to learn teaching methods and develop curriculum.
Professional with extensive work experience at schools. Strong advocacy for students, their skills and development with the aim of improving their quality of life. Aspiring to achieve long-term success and create an impactful workplace.
Dedicated individual motivated to acquire experience in teaching and programme management. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments once there is evidence of progress and beneficial to those being catered for.
Competent Education Officer with strong leadership and organisational skills. Expert in managing team of educators and conducting research. Proven communication and networking skills with talent for building productive relationships with stakeholders.
Goal-oriented professional and skilled leader and problem-solver, versed in planning, staff oversight and educational programme management. Uses relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections and enhance operations.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Education Officer - Curriculum and Examinations
Government - Ministry of Education
Little Bay, Montserrat
2017.07 - Current
- Managed parental engagement programmes for increased participation.
- Conducted regular staff evaluations, thereby improving teaching standards.
- Developed curriculum for improved student comprehension.
- Led school improvement initiatives, resulting in a more conducive learning environment.
- Represented the institution at conferences and workshops, contributing to professional development.
- Mediate with invigilators and students for the completion of external examinations and having a harmonious environment.
- Facilitated educational activities to respond to requests from schools and teachers.
- Helped potential exam candidates to overcome existing fear of their goal to succeed.
- Strengthened engagement strategies to boost outreach.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Administration
UWI Mona
Jamaica 2015.09 - 2018.05
Master of Arts - Education - Teaching and Learning
UNICAF
South Wales 2020.09 - 2022.04
Master of Arts - Education - Leadership and Management
UNICAF
Zambia 2023.01 - 2025.04
Skills
- Fundraising capabilities
- Record-keeping knowledge
- Fundraising knowledge
- Curriculum Development
- Counselling techniques
- School administration understanding
- Staff mentoring
- Community advocate
- Educational leadership
- Community Outreach
- Programme coordination
- Team Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Behaviour and Disaster management
- Pupil wellbeing advocacy
Languages
English
Advanced
Affiliations
- Gardening, Crocheting, Travelling, Exploring, Solving puzzles, Keeping up to date with News, Enjoys cricket and basketball
Accomplishments
Certified Disaster Management Trainer
Final Awards Committee Member for the Caribbean Examinations Council CXC
Civil Service Association (CSA) Floor Member and Chair of the Women's Committee
Timeline
Master of Arts - Education - Leadership and Management
UNICAF
2023.01 - 2025.04
Master of Arts - Education - Teaching and Learning
UNICAF
2020.09 - 2022.04
Education Officer - Curriculum and Examinations
Government - Ministry of Education
2017.07 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Administration
UWI Mona
2015.09 - 2018.05