Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Commitment - Description
Activities
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Bridget Paul

St. James

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at St. George Secondary School, excelling in program establishment and self-expression training. Adept at developing innovative assessment methods and fostering strong relationships with parents, enhancing community engagement and student success. Committed to leveraging technology for effective learning experiences.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Tutor

Self employed
01.1993 - Current
  • Providing private tutoring in small groups for primary school students (Mathematics and English).
  • Author of an activity series for children age 7-10.
  • Leveraged Grapho Game and other digital tools to improve students' understanding of phonetic sounds and letter blends, fostering confident word pronunciation.

Reading Program Coordinator

Volunteer
01.2007 - 01.2019
  • Facilitated reading tutoring for primary school students to enhance literacy skills.
  • Organized community fundraising events, securing local business sponsorships for program materials.
  • Recruited volunteers to support reading program and increase student engagement.

Form Teacher

St. George Secondary School
01.2002 - 01.2019
  • Delivered instruction in History, Social Studies, English Language, and English Literature for 1st to 5th form students.
  • Prepared students for CSEC examinations through comprehensive lesson plans.
  • Marked school-based assessments and provided targeted feedback and support.

Catechist

Our Lady Queen of the Universe
01.1984 - 01.2015
  • Guided confirmation candidates through their first and second years, fostering a deep connection to Catholic values.
  • Led classes for Catholic converts, facilitating their integration and understanding of the faith.

Guider Leader for Brownies and Guides

Girl Guides Association of Barbados
09.1984 - 07.2006
  • Facilitated training for guides in self-expression, leadership, and life skills development.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents to enhance pack operations under leadership.
  • Managed fundraising events, including fish fries and car-booth sales, ensuring timely payment of subscriptions to the Girl Guides Association.
  • Organized and executed diverse fundraising activities, including bake sales and concerts, to support overseas trips and local camps for Brownies and Guides.
  • Led successful fundraising initiatives, such as sponsored walks and car-washes, enabling units to fulfill commitments like providing hampers to vulnerable groups.

Form Teacher

St. Michael School
01.1997 - 01.2002
  • Delivered instruction in History, Social Studies, English Language, and English Literature for 1st to 5th Form students
  • Prepared students for CSEC examinations through comprehensive lesson plans.
  • Marked School Based Assessments and provided targeted feedback and support.

Form Teacher

St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic School
01.1984 - 01.1997
  • Successfully introduced the preparation of students for CSEC Social Studies examinations at the general level.
  • Educated the entire student body in Social Studies, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the subject.
  • Designed and executed dramatic presentations to bring historical moments to life.
  • Organized and executed school-wide activities such as quizzes, poetry writing, and class decoration competitions to commemorate special days on the school calendar.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History and Law

University of the West Indies
01.1990

Skills

  • Program establishment
  • Reading program development
  • Self-expression training
  • Leadership training
  • Relationship management
  • Event organization
  • Technology implementation
  • Online application utilization
  • Fundraising
  • Activity execution
  • Community service
  • Literacy development
  • Community engagement
  • Leadership development

Volunteer Experience

  • Catechist, Confirmation class, Our Lady Queen of the Universe, 01/01/84, 12/31/15
  • Guider leader for Brownies and Guides, District Commissioner, Girl Guides Association
  • Reading Tutor, Reading Program (Grazette, Fairfield, Blackrock area), 01/01/07, 12/31/19

Commitment - Description

Currently completing a book for children explaining the Lord’s prayer as per the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Activities

  • Gardening
  • Craft
  • Author of an activity series for children age 7-10

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Reading Program Coordinator

Volunteer
01.2007 - 01.2019

Form Teacher

St. George Secondary School
01.2002 - 01.2019

Form Teacher

St. Michael School
01.1997 - 01.2002

Private Tutor

Self employed
01.1993 - Current

Guider Leader for Brownies and Guides

Girl Guides Association of Barbados
09.1984 - 07.2006

Catechist

Our Lady Queen of the Universe
01.1984 - 01.2015

Form Teacher

St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic School
01.1984 - 01.1997

Bachelor of Arts - History and Law

University of the West Indies

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