Latricia Jones
Sandy’s,Bermuda
Summary
I am a Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Teacher
The Teachers Pets Nursery
Bermuda , BDA
01.2020 - Current
- Plan field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Enforce school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Monitor student behavior in classrooms and outside.
- Encourage critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students. Teaching children to share, wait, or find another toy.
- Establish positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Participate in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Organize parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Provide individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Develop and implemented lesson plans based on individual needs and interests.
- Prepare and maintaine classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Build and strengthen positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff members.
- Create and enforce child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Meet with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Daily written and digitized reports of the children's daily activities, observations, feeding times, sleep times and potty times.
- Read stories and sing songs to engage students and promote learning.
- Implement daily kid friendly affirmations enforcing self love
- Weekly Arts and Crafts, Sports Games, Science and Math activities and Speaking and Language based activities.
Nursery Teacher
Heavenly Blessings
Bermuda , Bermuda
05.2016 - 10.2018
- Supervised classroom activities including snack time, recess, nap time, story time.
- Provided guidance and support to students with special needs.
- Organized field trips to local parks, museums, and other educational sites to foster learning opportunities.
- Facilitated small group sessions tailored towards meeting specific academic goals set forth by the district curriculum guidelines.
- Utilized technology effectively to enhance instruction in the classroom.
- Created an inviting atmosphere where children felt comfortable expressing themselves.
- Assessed each child's individual needs and created personalized lesson plans accordingly.
- Read stories aloud to engage children in language development activities.
- Implemented safety protocols within the classroom setting such as fire drills.
- Planned engaging lessons that incorporated music, art projects, games.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and behavior incidents.
- Monitored student progress using a variety of assessment tools such as tests, quizzes, portfolios.
- Attended professional development workshops related to early childhood education topics.
- Encouraged positive behavior through the use of reward systems and appropriate discipline techniques.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year to discuss student progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching strategies and approaches.
- Motivated children to reach their full potential by providing positive reinforcement for accomplishments.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
Sales Assistant
Pirates Port
Bermuda , Bermuda
09.2006 - 12.2015
- Managed cash register transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Ensured that all promotional materials were properly displayed in their designated areas.
- Provided customer service by answering questions, resolving problems, and responding to complaints in a timely manner.
- Organized stockroom shelves, racks and bins according to store layout and product categories.
- Performed regular price checks to ensure competitive pricing.
- Assisted in creating displays to promote products.
- Maintained cleanliness of the sales floor area at all times.
- Assisted customers with returns, exchanges and refunds.
- Replenished merchandise on shelves as needed throughout the day.
- Provided excellent customer service to clients in person and over the phone.
Waitress
Freeport Restaurant
Bermuda , Bermuda
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Bussed tables as needed during peak hours.
- Communicated daily specials to customers.
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
Babysitter
Private Home
Bermuda , Bermuda
06.2012 - 09.2012
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Assisting with meals and snacks for the children.
- Remaining alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books, light cleaning and ironing.
- Helping older children with homework assignments as directed by parents.
Housekeeper
Squeaky Clean
Bermuda , Bermuda
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Scrubbed and sanitized all parts of the homes and appliances. Cleaned all rooms including the kitchen,living rooms, rooms and bathrooms.
- Responded to requests regarding all housekeeping needs.
- Organized closets and dresser spaces.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces and made beds
Waitress
Kool Runnings Restaurant
, England
09.2009 - 09.2011
Camp Counsellor
Camp Sunshine
Bermuda , Bermuda
07.2011 - 07.2011
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as arts and crafts, educational activities, sports games, and team building activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress at camp.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Assisted in developing weekly lesson plans for various age groups.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Improved camper experience with list of flash-fun ideas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
BYUI University
Rexburg, Idaho04-2016
Associate Degree - Human Services
Bermuda College
Bermuda 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Cedar Bridge Academy
Bermuda 06-2006
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Planning and Organizing events and games
- CPR and First Aid certified
- SCARS certified
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent and student communication
- Cooperative learning experience
- Flexible and adaptive
- Student-centered learning
- Team building
- Collaborative learning
- Student motivation
References
- Vernesha Symonds, Heavenly Blessings, 737-0555
- Susan Gilbert, Pirates Port, 292 1080
- Pauline Butterfield, Summer Camp, 505 6172
- Anna Govia, House Cleaning, agovia@northrock.bm
- Alice Landau, Babysitter, alicelandau527@gmail.com
Volunteer Experience
- Teachers Aid, Prospect Primary School, 01/01/08, 12/31/16
- President of Student Support, BYUI, 01/01/13, 12/31/13
- Tendered services, Bermuda Heart Foundation, 08/01/11, 08/31/11
- Helped to scaffold students, CedarBridge Academy, 01/01/05, 12/31/06
- Developed a homework club, 01/01/02, 12/31/06
- Assisted, Computer Care, 01/01/03, 12/31/03
- Organized after school activities, Warwick Preschool, 01/01/02, 12/31/02
Timeline
Deputy Teacher
The Teachers Pets Nursery
01.2020 - Current
Nursery Teacher
Heavenly Blessings
05.2016 - 10.2018
Waitress
Freeport Restaurant
06.2013 - 09.2013
Babysitter
Private Home
06.2012 - 09.2012
Housekeeper
Squeaky Clean
08.2011 - 06.2012
Camp Counsellor
Camp Sunshine
07.2011 - 07.2011
Waitress
Kool Runnings Restaurant
09.2009 - 09.2011
Sales Assistant
Pirates Port
09.2006 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
BYUI University
Associate Degree - Human Services
Bermuda College
High School Diploma -
Cedar Bridge Academy
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