Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Personal Information
Timeline
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Evamarie Valen Sharma

New Valencia
Evamarie Valen Sharma

Summary

To contribute to the holistic development of students by providing high-quality education that meets the demands of the curriculum while addressing the individual needs of each child. Passionate and empathetic educator committed to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. Possesses foundational understanding of special education principles and essential skills in individualized instruction and classroom management. Dedicated to creating meaningful impacts by promoting student growth and development.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Ministry of Education, Trinidad and Tobago

Special Education Instructor
09.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Consult with teachers, administrators, and parents on students with special educational needs in ECCE, Primary and Secondary schools
  • Conduct observations, screenings, and informal assessments for students exhibiting special needs
  • Provide support and recommend strategies to School-Based Intervention Teams and parents
  • Collaborate in the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
  • Work with support personnel on matters related to students with special educational needs
  • Collect, analyze, and report data for submission to Diagnostic Specialists and Senior Officers
  • Assist with teacher and parent workshops, seminars, and lectures

Arima Girls' RC Primary School

Assistant Teacher
09.2019 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Prepared and delivered lessons aligned with the Ministry of Education (MOE) curriculum
  • Maintained and organized class records
  • Organized extracurricular activities, including student participation in Parang events
  • Completed weekly evaluations and student records
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress
  • Planned and administered homework and assessments weekly and termly
  • Supervised students during lunch breaks and at dismissal times

Holy Faith Preparatory (St. Monica's)

Classroom Teacher - Standard Four
09.2018 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Delivered curriculum-based lessons to meet educational standards
  • Maintained detailed and organized class records
  • Planned and led extracurricular activities, including Parang participation
  • Completed student evaluations and progress reports
  • Communicated with parents about student performance
  • Managed homework assignments and corrected test papers
  • Supervised students during breaks and dismissal

Ministry of Science and Technology

Teacher Assistant - On the Job Trainee
01.2015 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Assisted in lesson planning and classroom management
  • Maintained class records and supported administrative tasks
  • Organized and participated in extracurricular activities
  • Managed homework assignments, evaluations, and assessments

Columbus Communications Limited

Customer Care Representative (Arima Branch)
01.2012 - 01.2013

Job overview

  • Managed daily cash balancing and reports for the branch manager
  • Provided customer service for queries and resolved issues efficiently

Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago

Call Centre Representative
01.2010 - 01.2011

Job overview

  • Handled customer complaints, conducted telesales, and completed daily reports
  • Assisted customers with inquiries over the phone

On the Spot Electrical Company

Personal Secretary to the Director
01.2007 - 03.2007

Job overview

  • Prepared invoices, quotations, and financial records
  • Managed the switchboard and ensured timely payment of overhead expenses
  • Assisted in managing the company's financial accounts

Education

University of Trinidad And Tobago (UTT)
Tamana Campus

PhD from Education
12.2024

University of Trinidad And Tobago
Tamana Campus

Master of Education from Educational Technology with option in Classroom Technology Development and Usage
01.2021

University Overview

Thesis: "The Use of Productivity Tools And E-Learning to Foster Differentiated Learning in a Standard One General Primary Education Classroom in The Northeastern Education District of Trinidad And Tobago"

Private Candidate

Caribbean Examination Council (CSEC) O' Levels
01.2020

University Overview

  • Human and Social Biology: Grade 1
  • Spanish: Grade 2

University of Trinidad And Tobago
Centre For Education Programmes, Valsayn Campus

Bachelor of Education from Special Needs and Primary Education
01.2018

Holy Name Convent
Port-of-Spain

Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) O' Levels
01.2004

University Overview

  • Mathematics: Grade 2
  • English: Grade 2
  • Principles of Business: Grade 1
  • Principles of Accounts: Grade 2
  • Geography: Grade 3
  • Information Technology: Grade 3
  • French: Grade 3

Skills

  • Positive reinforcement
  • Social Media Management
  • Event Management
  • Collaborative teaching

Certification

  • Introduction to Events Management, Ministry of Community Development, 06/01/18
  • Positive Behavior Management, University of the West Indies (UWI)/ECCE Caravan, 11/01/18
  • Social Media Management, YMCA, 10/01/22
  • National Leadership Training Program, UWI, 09/01/22

References

  • Ms. Sheelah Innis, School Supervisor I, Ministry of Education, 1-868-753-0080
  • Dr. Joseph Valley, Assistant Professor for Educational Technology and Instructional Design, University of Trinidad and Tobago, 1-868-750-5651
  • Minister Karen L. Elias, 1-868-306-0963

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/30/88
  • Nationality: Trinidad and Tobago

Timeline

Special Education Instructor

Ministry of Education, Trinidad and Tobago
09.2022 - Current

Assistant Teacher

Arima Girls' RC Primary School
09.2019 - 08.2022

Classroom Teacher - Standard Four

Holy Faith Preparatory (St. Monica's)
09.2018 - 01.2019

Teacher Assistant - On the Job Trainee

Ministry of Science and Technology
01.2015 - 01.2016

Customer Care Representative (Arima Branch)

Columbus Communications Limited
01.2012 - 01.2013

Call Centre Representative

Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago
01.2010 - 01.2011

Personal Secretary to the Director

On the Spot Electrical Company
01.2007 - 03.2007

University of Trinidad And Tobago (UTT)

PhD from Education

Private Candidate

Caribbean Examination Council (CSEC) O' Levels

University of Trinidad And Tobago

Master of Education from Educational Technology with option in Classroom Technology Development and Usage

University of Trinidad And Tobago

Bachelor of Education from Special Needs and Primary Education

Holy Name Convent

Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) O' Levels
Evamarie Valen Sharma