Laveta D. Ebbin
Summary
Committed and motivating professional educator with a passion for fostering growth, engagement, and skill development in individuals and teams. Extensive experience in advising, designing, and implementing learning strategies that enhance performance and drive professional success. Proven ability to develop, coordinate, and evaluate training programs to align with organizational goals. Recognized for strong interpersonal and communication skills, serving as a key resource and problem solver for stakeholders. Dedicated to empowering individuals through continuous learning and development to drive organizational excellence.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor Teacher
Department of Education
09.2022 - Current
- Provide comprehensive support to new teachers during their first two years in the BPSS, including guidance on curriculum delivery, development of pedagogical skills, and effective techniques for monitoring, assessing, and providing feedback to students
- Facilitate reflective practices with mentees, assisting in goal setting to enhance instructional quality and improve student achievement
- Support mentees in adapting to school culture, fulfilling professional responsibilities, and orienting to BPSS policies and practices
- Collaborate with school leaders and Department of Education officials to deliver job-embedded professional learning aligned with school and district goals
- Partner with the Mentor team to co-plan and manage the Bermuda Teacher Induction Program, ensuring effective program delivery through ongoing professional development and program evaluation
Primary School Teacher - Primary 4-6
Port Royal Primary School
09.2003 - 06.2022
- Provide students with varied instruction in the following subject areas: Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and Information Technology
- This is implemented through guided and independent practice, group activities (in and out of the classroom), inquiry-based learning, hands-on activities and class discussions
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Mathematics Teacher Leader
Port Royal Primary School
09.2005 - 06.2022
- Provided coaching, support, and resources to professionals to enhance learning and skill development
- Design and deliver job-embedded professional development programs aligned with organizational goals
- Collaborated with fellow math teachers on curriculum development, resulting in a more cohesive and comprehensive program.
- Develop engaging and interactive learning activities to foster real-world application of concepts
- Organize and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and learning events to promote professional growth
- Create and implement learning challenges and problem-solving initiatives to drive engagement and critical thinking
Member of the Executive Team, Secretary
Bermuda Council for the Teachers of Mathematics
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Promoting best practices for teaching mathematics
Math Tutor
Target Learning
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Provide individual and small group instruction to students based on their needs related to Mathematics concepts
- Boosted student confidence in problem-solving by providing individualized support and targeted feedback during tutoring sessions.
Social Studies Teacher & Mathematics Enrichment M1-M3
Clearwater Middle School
09.1997 - 06.2003
- Provided instruction and knowledge of various aspects of the Middle School Curriculum for Social Studies which included group work, projects, field trips
- Organized a school wide Social Studies Fair
- Assisted with enhancement of students' mathematics skills through various activities and group work
- Consulted and collaborated with mathematics teachers
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
Geography Teacher - Years Level 3-5
Whitney Institute
09.1996 - 06.1997
- Implemented Ministry of Education's geography curriculum for high school students, which included group activities and research
- Worked with Year 5 students who completed field work and research at the Biological Station
- Maintained record of student academic progress for development of report cards and monitoring of academic progress over time.
Education
Doctor of Education (EdD) - Organizational Leadership and Development
Walden University
08-2025
Masters of Science Education - Mathematics K-6
Walden University
01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University
Montclair, New JerseyAssociate in Arts - Liberal Arts
Lasell College
Newton, MassachusettsSkills
- Team Motivation
- Continuous improvements
- Effective Technology Integration
- Problem resolution
- Goal-Driven Mindset
- Collaborative Team Member
- Supporting Diverse Learning Needs
Instructional Leadership
- Mentoring, 09/22 - Present
- Mathematics Coaching, 09/16 - 06/22
- National Strategic Mathematics Planning Team Member, 09/14 - 06/17
- Mathematics Facilitator, Thinking out of the Box with Dreambox!, 2016
- Mathematics Facilitator, Bring on the Math, Making our teaching of Geometry & Measurement Meaningful, 2013
Professional Development
- Jim Knights' Instructional Coaching Course, 01/24-04/24
- NCTM Virtual Conference, 2020
- Cambridge Mathematics Training – 10 Areas of Mathematics Instruction, 2018
- Teacher Leader Endorsement Program for Mathematics, 09/14 - 06/17
- Aspiring for Mathematics Teacher Leadership Course, 09/13 - 06/14
- Engaging the 21st Century Learner, 09/12
Additional Information
Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society - Walden University Chapter
Timeline
Mentor Teacher
Department of Education
09.2022 - Current
Member of the Executive Team, Secretary
Bermuda Council for the Teachers of Mathematics
09.2020 - 06.2023
Math Tutor
Target Learning
09.2017 - 06.2019
Mathematics Teacher Leader
Port Royal Primary School
09.2005 - 06.2022
Primary School Teacher - Primary 4-6
Port Royal Primary School
09.2003 - 06.2022
Social Studies Teacher & Mathematics Enrichment M1-M3
Clearwater Middle School
09.1997 - 06.2003
Geography Teacher - Years Level 3-5
Whitney Institute
09.1996 - 06.1997
Masters of Science Education - Mathematics K-6
Walden University
Doctor of Education (EdD) - Organizational Leadership and Development
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University
Associate in Arts - Liberal Arts
Lasell College
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