Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Activities
References
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Lisa Cummins

Number 18, Pelau Road, Rices, St. Philip

Summary

Talented Tutor offering outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. Fosters positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop individual skills. Specialising in 1:1 instruction, team collaboration and relations with students, parents and support staff. Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Smart candidate develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher-History & Caribbean Studies

The Combermere School
09.2005 - Current
  • History teacher with responsibility for students across secondary school age range
  • Conduct daily lessons in disciplined environment, maintaining high standards of excellence
  • Form teacher, handling necessary administration duties assigned
  • Effectively challenge students, encouraging them to daily aim for their best
  • Prepare textbook, handouts and course work assignment for students
  • Contributes daily to implement department and school goals
  • Attend required meetings with other teachers and administrators
  • Contributes to co-curricular life of school by assisting with activities.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.

Tutor-History, Geography, Principles of Business and Social Studies

The University of the West Indies Open Campus
07.2007 - 08.2019

Tutor Open Campus, Summer School Programme for prospective fifth formers

  • Effectively performed duties, while maintaining high level of discipline and effective classroom management.

Education

Certificate - Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade

The University of Glasgow
United Kingdom
12.2020

Diploma in Education -

Erdiston Teachers' Training College
Pine Road, St. Michael
04.2008

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of The West Indies
Cave Hill, St. Michael
04.2000

Master of Arts - History

The University of The West Indies
Cave Hill, St. Michael
10.2024

Skills

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Ability to lead others
  • Planning and Time Management
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Creative Thinking
  • Collaboration and Teamwork

Certification

First Aid Certification

Activities

  • Assisted with the school's pageant 2007-2008
  • Planned the school's pageant 2009

References

  • Dr. Pedro Welch, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, St. Michael
  • Dr. Richard Goodridge, Lecturer, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, St. Michael

Timeline

Tutor-History, Geography, Principles of Business and Social Studies

The University of the West Indies Open Campus
07.2007 - 08.2019

Teacher-History & Caribbean Studies

The Combermere School
09.2005 - Current

Certificate - Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade

The University of Glasgow

Diploma in Education -

Erdiston Teachers' Training College

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of The West Indies

Master of Arts - History

The University of The West Indies
Lisa Cummins