DONNA-DAILE SMART
Teacher/ Copy Editor/ Executive Assistant
Port Of Spain,PORT
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Proficient in reading, writing and speaking.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilitator English Homework Program
St. John’s London Baptist
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
10.2019 - Current
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Maintained accurate and complete records for 10 students.
- Initiated tutoring sessions with students, improving grades 100%.
- Increased English learning progress through streamlining testing procedures and updating protocols.
- Scheduled 8 hours per week to provide academic support and tutoring to struggling students, resulting in total success.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Freelance Proofreader
Charran’s Publishing, South East Port of Spain Construction Company, Daily News Ltd, Royards Publish
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
08.2007 - 04.2020
- Checked and corrected grammatical and spelling errors in diverse documents.
- Used MLA/APA guidelines to make accurate changes and comply with ideal structure.
- Collaborated with editors to meet project deadlines and solicit customer feedback and transparency on work progress.
- Compared assigned tasks to internal and external information databases for accuracy and plagiarism.
- Followed established guidelines to maintain style quality and consistency in produced content.
- Researched content and grammatical issues to check accuracy of information.
- Revised work to identify missed mistakes before completing assigned assignments.
- Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Routed proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors or typesetters for correction or reprinting.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Teaching Professional
Ministry of Education, Epic Training Institute
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
08.2003 - 03.2015
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Enhanced student knowledge of English.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional and disciplinary strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked on team of 12 teachers as part of school-in-school structure.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Maintained system required passing rate for years.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
Examiner
Caribbean Examinations Council
Port Of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Collected and graded examinations.
- Administered individual and group assessments according to testing guidelines
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - English Education
University of The West Indies, School of Education
St. Augustine, Trinidad 08.2012 - 07.2013
Certificate in Broadcasting - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Trinidad Broadcasting Academy
Port Of Spain, Trinidad 09.2009 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics and Literature with Education
University of The West Indies
St. Augustine, Trinidad 09.2001 - 03.2008
Skills
Editing, Proofreading, Document preparation, Writing;Teaching, Training, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Willingness to learn, Empathy;Microsoft Office/ Power point;Communications, Retail sales, Motivational speaking, Broadcasting, Inter-personal, Customer Service Skills;
Counseling, Active listening, Problem solving;
Management, Time management, Integrity, Dependability, Teamwork, Critical thinking, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Ability to meet Deadlines, Supervisory, AdvisoryAdult Education
Program organization
Additional Information
- Mrs. Donna-Daile Smart is a graduate teacher of English, Teacher registration #40441, with considerable experience in education and other professions related to her qualifications. In 2013, Mrs. Smart completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Education at the University of the West Indies School of Education, thereby distinguishing her teaching skills. Mrs. Smart has been teaching online with effect from September, 2020 and recently completed preparing students for SEA Creative Writing and CSEC English A and B. She is actively involved in the teaching ministry at the St. John’s (London) Baptist Church, Port of Spain, Trinidad, where she is the Facilitator of the English Homework Programme, and has created online teaching methods in an effort to continue teaching her students during the pandemic. She also writes and performs poems, monologues and spoken word pieces and is an experienced proofreader. She was recently introduced to the publications Ministry of the Caribbean Baptist Women’s Union as a writer and editor. Mrs. Smart is a dedicated, self-motivated individual. She is a firm believer in God and this influences her work ethics, her integrity and her insistence on excellence. She is resourceful and reliable, pays attention to instruction and detail and efficiently meets deadlines. She is proficient in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Teaching.
Certification
EF SET English Certificate 75/100 C1 Advanced
Timeline
EF SET English Certificate 75/100 C1 Advanced
10-2021
Facilitator English Homework Program
St. John’s London Baptist
10.2019 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma - English Education
University of The West Indies, School of Education
08.2012 - 07.2013
Certificate in Broadcasting - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Trinidad Broadcasting Academy
09.2009 - 12.2009
Examiner
Caribbean Examinations Council
01.2009 - 01.2010
Freelance Proofreader
Charran’s Publishing, South East Port of Spain Construction Company, Daily News Ltd, Royards Publish
08.2007 - 04.2020
Teaching Professional
Ministry of Education, Epic Training Institute
08.2003 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics and Literature with Education
University of The West Indies
09.2001 - 03.2008