Ingrid Armstrong-Walcott
Enterprise Main Road,Christ Church
Summary
Knowledgeable Senior Teacher adept at coaching staff to improve instructional strategies, classroom management and student performance. Hands-on leader with a firm grasp of educational principles and understanding of current trends, with a strategic approach to maximizing student learning. Exceptional mentor, planner and problem-solver with 25 years of progressive experience in education.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Eagle Hall Primary
01.1999
Teacher
St. Patrick’s Primary
01.1998
Teacher
St. David’s Primary
01.1997
Acting Senior Teacher
Pine Primary / Grantley Prescod Memorial Primary
09.2020 - Current
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and assessment techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, leading to increased involvement in their child''s education.
- Assisted with curriculum planning and materials selection.
- Attended professional development workshops and conferences to stay current with educational trends and best practices.
- Mentored junior teachers to improve teaching, classroom management and disciplinary strategies.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall instructional quality across content areas.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs and academic competitions, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience for students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- 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.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Teacher (Trained Graduate)
Pine Primary / Grantley Prescod Memorial Primary
01.2000 - Current
Sciences Coordinator
Pine Primary / Grantley Prescod Memorial Primary
01.2007 - 01.2020
- Streamlined the assessment process, resulting in more accurate data collection and analysis for individual student progress tracking.
- Analyzed data from standardized tests to identify trends and areas for improvement within the science department.
- Evaluated teacher performance regularly via observations; provided constructive feedback aimed at enhancing instructional effectiveness.
- Promoted inquiry-based learning techniques within classrooms, encouraging critical thinking skills among students.
- Reviewed course materials annually to ensure alignment with national standards in addition to current scientific developments.
- Coordinated professional development workshops for educators, focusing on best practices in science instruction and curriculum design.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop engaging lesson plans that incorporated hands-on experiments and real-world applications.
- Implemented new technology tools that enhanced the learning experience for both students and educators.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
Year Group Leader
Pine Primary / Grantley Prescod Memorial Primary
01.2004 - 01.2020
Teacher
Christ Church Girls School
04.1999 - 07.1999
Education
Master of Education in Literacy Instruction -
University of The West Indies
Cave Hill10.2023
Certificate in Instructional Learning Design for Distance and Digital Education -
Tampere University
Finland08.2021
Certificate in Education Management -
Erdiston Teacher Training College
08.2013
Diploma in Teaching -
Erdiston Teacher Training College
08.2004
Bachelor of Arts in English -
University of The West Indies
08.2001
Skills
- Educational Management
- Curriculum Development
- Literacy Instruction
- Event Planning and Coordination
- Leadership and Team Building
- Public Relations
- Digital and Distance Education
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Behavior Management
Accomplishments
- Organized participation of 80 Brownies in the Independence Day Parade, 1994
- Represented Barbados at the WAGGGS Conference in Chile, 1995
- Band Leader for Pine Primary School Junior Kadooment Band, winner of Best School Band, 2004
- Finalist in the Nation / Clico Teacher of the Year Competition, 2005
- Led a successful camp in Gros Islet, St. Lucia with 40 Guiders, Guides, and Brownies, 2008
- Headed PTA organizing committee for a successful school fair, 2010
- Organized a commemorative Brownie/Guide Camp for 105 participants, 2010
- Led a successful camp in San Fernando, Trinidad, 2011
- 2IC ( 2nd in Command) for the 100th Anniversary National Camp Girl Guides Association of Barbados, 2019
Extracurricular Activities
Girl Guide Association of Barbados,
Brownie Guider, 1990-01-01- Present
District Commissioner, 2009 - 2015 Camp Advisor, 2023 - Present
Grantley Prescod Memorial Primary PTA, President, 2009 - 2011
Christ Church Parish Church, Public Relations Officer, Parochial Church Council, 2021 - Present
Eastern Orators Toastmasters Club, Club President, 2021- 2022
Timeline
Acting Senior Teacher
Pine Primary / Grantley Prescod Memorial Primary
09.2020 - Current
Sciences Coordinator
Pine Primary / Grantley Prescod Memorial Primary
01.2007 - 01.2020
Year Group Leader
Pine Primary / Grantley Prescod Memorial Primary
01.2004 - 01.2020
Teacher (Trained Graduate)
Pine Primary / Grantley Prescod Memorial Primary
01.2000 - Current
Teacher
Christ Church Girls School
04.1999 - 07.1999
Teacher
Eagle Hall Primary
01.1999
Teacher
St. Patrick’s Primary
01.1998
Teacher
St. David’s Primary
01.1997
Master of Education in Literacy Instruction -
University of The West Indies
Certificate in Instructional Learning Design for Distance and Digital Education -
Tampere University
Certificate in Education Management -
Erdiston Teacher Training College
Diploma in Teaching -
Erdiston Teacher Training College
Bachelor of Arts in English -
University of The West Indies
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