Antoinette Alfred
Scarborough,TOB
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record at the Division of Education, Research & Technology, enhancing organizational effectiveness and stakeholder relations. Excelled in budget management and interpersonal skills, driving innovative solutions and fostering team collaboration. Achieved significant improvements in staff development and resource utilization, demonstrating adaptability and a results-driven approach.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Chairman
Bagatelle/Bacolet Community Action Group
Tobago
03.2023 - Current
- Chaired meetings, disseminating information and fielding questions.
- Provided recommendations on group's effectiveness, actions, and future plans.
- Developed innovative approaches to problem-solving, leveraging resources and driving results.
- Negotiated and resolved conflicts between stakeholders.
- Led organization in setting goals and strategies.
- Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making.
President & Tobago Officer
National 4-H Council
Trinidad & Tobago
03.2018 - 03.2021
Vice Principal
Division of Education, Research & Technology
Bon Accord Government Primary School
03.2018 - 02.2021
- Maintained records for school, district, state, and federal requirements.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Interpreted district mandates and translated into actionable policies.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses, and documented actions.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs, and lessons.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
- Enforced disciplinary policy for both students and faculty.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Planned and implemented professional development programs.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Acted as principal for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making.
Head of Department
Division of Education, Research & Technology
Bon Accord Government Primary School
04.2014 - 03.2018
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs, and lessons.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
Primary School Teacher
Division of Education, Research & Technology
Bon Accord Government Primary School
09.1980 - 04.2014
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Special Education
The Canadian Teachers' Federation & TTUTA
07.2014
Professional Development Certificate - Teaching in The 21st Century
The University of The West Indies
St. Augustine Campus07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies (Special)
The University of The West Indies
St. Augustine Campus09.2010
Certificate of Achievement - Digital Literacy
National Energy Skills Center And Ministry of Edu
Trinidad And Tobago08.2010
Certificate of Proficiency - Teaching of Reading
The University of The West Indies
St. Augustine, Trinidad02.2007
Certificate of Participation - Understanding The Adolescent
Division of Education, Research And Technology
Tobago07.2006
Certificate Level - Guidance & Counselling
The University of The West Indies
St. Augustine11.2003
Teacher's Diploma - Teacher Education
Valsayn Teachers' College
Valsayn, Trinidad07.1983
Skills
- Budget Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Corporate Governance
- Stakeholder Relations
- Meeting leadership
- Meeting facilitation
- Staff Development
- Resource Utilization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Balanced Work Ethic
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal Skills
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Reliability
- Task Prioritization
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Decision-Making
- Planning and coordination
- Goal Setting
- Home Gardening
- Poultry Farming
- Religious Instruction
- Home Economics
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Chairman
Bagatelle/Bacolet Community Action Group
03.2023 - Current
President & Tobago Officer
National 4-H Council
03.2018 - 03.2021
Vice Principal
Division of Education, Research & Technology
03.2018 - 02.2021
Head of Department
Division of Education, Research & Technology
04.2014 - 03.2018
Primary School Teacher
Division of Education, Research & Technology
09.1980 - 04.2014
Certificate of Completion - Special Education
The Canadian Teachers' Federation & TTUTA
Professional Development Certificate - Teaching in The 21st Century
The University of The West Indies
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies (Special)
The University of The West Indies
Certificate of Achievement - Digital Literacy
National Energy Skills Center And Ministry of Edu
Certificate of Proficiency - Teaching of Reading
The University of The West Indies
Certificate of Participation - Understanding The Adolescent
Division of Education, Research And Technology
Certificate Level - Guidance & Counselling
The University of The West Indies
Teacher's Diploma - Teacher Education
Valsayn Teachers' College