Mercedes Blackett

• Supported a lead teacher with daily classroom routines and age-appropriate learning activities.
• Supervised children during playtime, transitions, and outdoor activities to maintain a safe environment.
• Prepared instructional materials, craft supplies, and centers for preschool lessons.
• Assisted with snack service, nap time, and restroom routines following classroom procedures.

• Gentle & Nurturing – I create a safe, loving environment where children feel seen, heard, and valued.
• Firm but Kind – I set clear boundaries and expectations without being harsh, mean, or intimidating.
• I Love Engaging with Children – I genuinely enjoy playing, teaching, creating, talking, and learning alongside children.
• Patient & Understanding – I recognize that every child is different and adapt my approach to meet their individual needs.

• Observed children's behaviour, emotions, and needs, responding with appropriate support to foster a nurturing environment.
• Maintained patience and composure in challenging situations, providing children with a sense of security while effectively addressing issues.
• Modeled kindness, respect, patience, and good manners, instilling positive values in children through consistent behaviour.
• Positive Role Model- I understand that children learn by watching the adults around them, so I strive to model kindness, respect, patience, and good manners.

• Designed engaging learning activities using games and stories to stimulate children's creativity.- I enjoy using creative activities, games, music, stories, and hands-on experiences to make learning fun and meaningful for children.
• Provided attentive care by ensuring children's safety and wellbeing during daily activities.- I take children’s safety, wellbeing, routines, and daily needs seriously and can be trusted to provide attentive and responsible care.
• Engaged with children and parents using calm, age-appropriate communication techniques.- I communicate with children in a calm, age-appropriate way and understand the importance of listening to both children and parents.
• Motivated children to explore new activities and develop their independence in a nurturing environment.-I encourage children to try new things, develop independence, and feel confident in their abilities while celebrating their individual progress.

• Successfully completed 6 CXC Subjects
• [3.5 Average] GPA AT UWI CAVE HILL CAMPUS
• Recipient of [Outstanding Leadership Award~ Camp Nazarene Teens], [2026]
• Recipient of [Best Cadet Female from the Alexandra Secondary School ], [2024]
• Member of [The Alexandra Secondary School Dance Club], [2019] to [2024]
• [Vice Captain] of [The ALexandra Secondary School Dance Club], [2024]

• Completed University-level Coursework: Level I Courses-

FOUN1006Exposition for Academic Purposes

EDPS1001Introduction to Human Development PHIL1003Introduction to Philosophy

THEA1000Introduction to Theatre

Foreign Language Beginners' French

FOUN1003 Introduction to Creative Non-Fiction

EDFA1024Social Foundations of Education

CLTR1100Culture and Identity

EDPS1005Introduction to Educational Psychology

GEND1103 – Basic Theoretical Concepts and Sources of Knowledge

• Company Commandant- Sergeant Blackett M -[Barbados Cadet Crops], [2022] to [2024]
• Member of [The Barbados Cadet Crops], [2019] to [2024]
• Member and President of [ISCF at The Alexandra Secondary School] [2023] to [2024]
• Member and President of [UCCF- University and Collage Christian Fellowship], [2025] to [2026]
• President in [ICC- Inter Club Committee]-(UWI CAVE HILL GUILD)

• [Teacher's Aid ], [Little Blessings Preschool – St. Peter, Barbados], Completed [Sep 2025-April 2026]
• [Teacher's Aid], [The Incredibles Academy Daycare & Preschool-Hastings Christ Church, Barbados], Completed [Summer 2025 for 2 weeks]
• [Teacher's Aid], [The Incredibles Academy Daycare & Preschool-Maxwell Christ Church, Barbados], Completed [July- August, 2026]