Donna Dabrell
Couva,Trinidad & Tobago
Summary
Experienced Elementary Teacher with expertise in assessment strategies and communication. Mentored new educators and implemented innovative teaching techniques to enhance student engagement and achievement. Fostered strong parent engagement and collaborated with teams to support diverse learners in reaching their full potential.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Ministry of Education
Port of Spain, TT
09.1999 - Current
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons to all students in the class.
- Employed diverse teaching techniques including projects, games, and debates in lessons.
- Created innovative teaching strategies to motivate reluctant learners.
- Deployed assessment data to drive instruction and student mastery of standards.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Provided extra support for struggling students outside of regular classes.
- Organized extracurricular activities to enhance student learning and social skills.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student development and well-being.
- Established positive relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and lesson planning.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Attended IEP meetings with parents, administrators, counselors, and specialists.
- Delivered professional development workshops for fellow educators on innovative teaching strategies.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to curriculum changes.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
University of The West Indies
St Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago 09.2009 - 09.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Teachers Diploma
Valsad Teachers College
Curepe, Trinidad and TobagoSkills
- Student assessment
- Individualized instruction
- Curriculum design
- Assessment strategies
- Team collaboration
- Parent engagement
- Mentorship and coaching
- Professional development
- Continuous improvement
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
University of The West Indies
09.2009 - 09.2012
Elementary Teacher
Ministry of Education
09.1999 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Teachers Diploma
Valsad Teachers College