Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Community Service & Volunteer Work
References
LEADERSHIP
References
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ARIA PETERS

Summary

Enthusiastic and compassionate educator- in- training with a background in Social Work, Special education, Language Arts, History, Sociology and Classroom Management. I am a skilled communicator, who demonstrates empathy and problem solving with a strong commitment to the growth of young persons across Barbados. Dedicated to creating a supportive, safe and engaging learning environment. Team oriented and with a strong commitment to ensuring that all assigned task are completed efficiently.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Empowerment Officer

Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with gaining access and connections to relevant resources
  • Supported large households in effort to strengthen their social and economical circumstances.
  • Provided counselling support for at risk individuals
  • Created individualized support plans for individuals and the households
  • Planning, evaluating and implementing sub programmes.

Household Facilitator

Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • All roles mentioned above was also utilized in this work environment.
  • Facilitated workshops to empower individuals through skill development and community engagement.
  • Developed training materials and resources to enhance participant understanding and retention.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify needs and tailor programs accordingly.

Intern Social Work Program - UWI Cave Hill Campus

National Assistance Board
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of outreach initiatives to improve community engagement.
  • Developed training materials for new interns, fostering knowledge sharing and support within the team.
  • Facilitated workshops aimed at educating clients about available resources and services offered by the board.

Tutor

Ministry of Youth and Sports
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Community IT for Teens Programme
  • Assisted students with developing creative projects for “We Gatherin” Celebrations
  • Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills as they learned Miscrosoft Suite

Education

Introduction in Special Education

Certificate- Erdiston Teachers' Training College
01-2025

Certificate - Trauma in Social Work

Barbados Community College
01-2025

Certificate - Strategies in Teaching Language Arts

Erdiston Teachers Training College
01-2025

Classroom Management

Certificate- Erdiston Teachers' Training College
01-2024

Bachelor's - Social Work (special) Hons

University of The West-Indies Cave Hill Campus
01-2020

Associates Degree - History and Sociology

Barbados Community College
01-2017

Skills

  • Educational instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Language Arts Instruction
  • Supporting students with special and remedial needs
  • Fostering student engagement and participation
  • Adaptability
  • Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
  • Reliable, compassionate and dedicated
  • Team player
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Mentorship and youth development experience

Timeline

Family Empowerment Officer

Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs
01.2023 - Current

Household Facilitator

Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs
01.2022 - 03.2023

Tutor

Ministry of Youth and Sports
06.2019 - 08.2019

Intern Social Work Program - UWI Cave Hill Campus

National Assistance Board
01.2019 - 01.2020

Introduction in Special Education

Certificate- Erdiston Teachers' Training College

Certificate - Trauma in Social Work

Barbados Community College

Certificate - Strategies in Teaching Language Arts

Erdiston Teachers Training College

Classroom Management

Certificate- Erdiston Teachers' Training College

Bachelor's - Social Work (special) Hons

University of The West-Indies Cave Hill Campus

Associates Degree - History and Sociology

Barbados Community College

Community Service & Volunteer Work

  • Power in the Blood Assembly, Youth Core committee -Strategic Planner
  • UWI Leadership and Development Camp- Student Mentor
  • Unborn Justice Charity, Intern -Programme development support for teenage mother’s in the areas of pre and post natal care, breastfeeding, contraception and infant care.

References

  • Edla, Lowe, Minister of Religion, pastorlowe@powerintheblood.org, (246)- 243-5235, Power in the Blood Assembly
  • Allison, King, Senior Teacher, aa_c@yahoo.com, (246)- 259-9706, St. George Primary School

LEADERSHIP


  • Youth Director - Power In the Blood Assembly (2023-2025)

References

Mrs. Edla Lowe 

Minister of Religion 

Power in the Blood Assembly 

(246)- 243-5235 

pastorlowe@powerintheblood.org

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Mrs. Allison King 

Senior Teacher 

St. George Primary School 

(246)- 259-9706 

 aa_c@yahoo.com

ARIA PETERS