Kennetta Reid
St. Thomas
Summary
Dedicated educator and leader with over 15 years of experience supporting academic excellence and student growth. Experienced in communication, curriculum development, and team leadership, with a strong focus on mentorship, collaboration, and community service. Committed to fostering creativity, building effective programs, and contributing to positive and lasting outcomes for students, institutions and communities.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Prefect Sponsor & Coordinator
Barbados Seventh-day Adventist Secondary School
2023 - Current
- Coordinate and mentor the student prefect body, instilling values of leadership, responsibility, and service.
- Organize prefect training, workshops, and installation ceremonies.
- Foster a culture of integrity and discipline within the school community.
Head of Department – Language
Barbados Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School
09.2019 - Current
- Lead the Language Department, maintaining over 90% pass rate annually.
- Successfully lobbied for the introduction of the Theatre Arts program, achieving 100% student pass rate since 2020
- Evaluate teachers' performance in the language department and encourage professional growth in deficient areas.
- Prepare comprehensive departmental schemes of work for English Language and Literature for Forms 1 through 5, to serve as a standardized guide for all teachers in department.
- Member of Senior Management and Curriculum Committee.
Teacher – English & Theatre Arts
Barbados Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School
2010 - Current
- Deliver engaging lessons in English and Theatre Arts, encouraging creativity and critical thinking.
- Coordinate school activities, programs, and student development initiatives.
- Support school events through marketing, planning, and MC responsibilities.
Education
MEd - Leadership
University Of The West Indies Cave Hill
Cave Hill Barbados10-2024
Diploma in Education (DipEd) - English
Erdiston Teacher Training College
01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English
Caribbean Union College Affiliate of Andrews University
Maracas Valley Trinidad And Tobago05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Caribbean Union College Affiliate of Andrews University
Maracas Valley Trinidad And Tobago05-2008
Skills
- Exceptional presentation skills
- Student mentorship and leadership development
- Team collaboration and staff development
- Program development and advocacy
- Planning, implementation and execution of programs
- Public speaker
- Change agent
Accomplishments
- Maintained 90%+ pass rates in Language for multiple years.
- Achieved 100% pass rates in Theatre Arts.
- Spearheaded the successful introduction of Theatre Arts at SDA Secondary School.
- Over 15 years of impactful teaching experience across secondary education.
- Strong record of student mentorship through prefect leadership development.
Timeline
Head of Department – Language
Barbados Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School
09.2019 - Current
Diploma in Education (DipEd) - English
Erdiston Teacher Training College
Prefect Sponsor & Coordinator
Barbados Seventh-day Adventist Secondary School
2023 - Current
Teacher – English & Theatre Arts
Barbados Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School
2010 - Current
MEd - Leadership
University Of The West Indies Cave Hill
Bachelor of Arts - English
Caribbean Union College Affiliate of Andrews University
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Caribbean Union College Affiliate of Andrews University
Community Service
Adventurer & Pathfinder Club counselor – 8 years of mentoring and guiding youth.
Common Entrance Composition Classes – Volunteered as a tutor to support primary school students.
Motivational Speaker – Engaged in speaking appointments for youth and women, empowering personal and spiritual growth.
Hobbies
Planting
Crafting
Remodeling
Public Speaking
References
Roxanne White
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
UN, World Food Programme
Phone #:1246-232-0430
Mr. Anthony McGregor J.P
Head of Portfolio Management
Fujitsu.
Phone #: 1246-231-7533
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