Relevant Experience Cont'd

EDUCATION OFFICER April –July 2017

(Secondment)

Core Curriculum Unit

Ministry of Education Youth and Information

37 Arnold Road, Kingston 4

Major Responsibilities:

Assist with the development of the National Standards Curriculum (NSC) (Language Arts - Grade 6), monitor the implementation of the NSC at the primary and secondary levels, and conduct and monitor training of teachers in the use of the NSC.

VICE PRINCIPAL - ACADEMICS (ACTING) March 2013 – March 2017

Vocational Training Development Institute (VTDI)

HEART Trust NTA

Gordon Town Road, Kingston 6

Major Accomplishments:

Re-accreditation of all programmes that had expired accreditation status or had lost accreditation prior to 2013 (total of six programmes)
UCJ Approval and accreditation of the Bachelors of Education in Applied Technology
Revision/development of numerous policies and procedures attendant to teaching and learning
Mapping and strengthening of critical internal processes
Development of four programmes based on labour market intelligence data (inclusive of a Post-graduate Diploma in Learning Technologies)
Average of 95% attainment on assigned departmental targets for the period April 2013-March 2017

Major Responsibilities:

Provide vision and direction to the two schools (School of Education and Professional Studies and School of Applied Technology)
Develop and monitor strategies for achieving excellence in teaching and learning
Design and maintain professional development programmes for faculty and other staff to support and improve excellence in the teaching and learning process
Monitor the use of technology and flexible learning modalities in the teaching and learning process
Provide guidance to the Librarian and Practicum Coordinator to ensure coordination of these key learning support mechanisms with general teaching and learning processes
Oversee the development of new academic programmes
Oversee the monitoring of existing academic programmes
Monitor programme delivery and quality assurance at all three locations (Kingston, Mandeville and Montego Bay)
Monitor new and existing partnerships to ensure greater support for the teaching and learning process
Monitor the development and management of the academic budget
Manage institutional risks and respond appropriately to audit findings
Serve as a member of the Procurement Committee – HEART Trust/NTA
Serve as a member of the Programme Development Committee – HEART Trust/NTA.