Jeleka Mc Knight
Chaguanas
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educator committed to making a meaningful impact in diverse learning environments while continuously enhancing professional skills. Recognized for a compassionate and creative approach to teaching, along with extensive experience in classroom administration and professional development. Proven ability to thrive independently and as part of a collaborative teaching team, leveraging a versatile educational background to foster student growth and engagement. Eager to contribute intelligence and intuition to an organization that values innovation and excellence in education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
South Caribbean Conference of Seventh Day Adventist
09.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Compliance Legal Support Assistant
The Integrity Commission of Trinidad and Tobago
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Duties include assisting with preparation of ex parte applications, preparing court orders for service, maintaining a record system of the status of each ex parte application.
Business Operations Assistant I
The Integrity Commission of Trinidad and Tobago
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Duties included dispatch of correspondence from the Compliance Unit, acknowledgement of declarations filed, maintaining a record system of correspondence within the Unit.
Clerical Assistant in Human Resources Department
Chaguanas Borough Corporation
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Duties included performing basic HR functions, processes leaves, and prepares HR reports, updating registers, typing, filing and any other related duties.
Clerical Support Officer in Public Health Department
Chaguanas Borough Corporation
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Duties included assisting the members of the public through the food badge application process, processing applications and processing food badges, assisting the Public Health Inspector in any other related duties.
Summer Intern in Public Health Department
Chaguanas Borough Corporation
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Duties were mainly customer service related.
Research Assistant (OJT)
Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries
04.2015 - 11.2016
- Duties included traveling to field sites to collect and record data and/or samples as appropriate to the specific objectives of the study. Conducting and recording face-to-face and/or telephone interviews with subjects, in accordance with predetermined interview protocol as well as data collection procedures and documentation standards. Review and edit data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information; follow up with subjects to resolve problems or clarify data collected. Attending project meetings, area seminars and other meetings as necessary.
Lab Assistant (OJT)
School of Nursing and Environmental Sciences (COSTAATT)
12.2014 - 04.2015
- Duties included preparing for lab sessions, assisting in the experiment.
Education
MSc. - Agri-Food Safety and Quality Assurance
University of the West Indies
01.2019
BSc. - Biology minor Chemistry
Andrews University
01.2014
High School - undefined
St. Charles High School
05.2006
Denominational Teaching Certificate
University of Montemorelos
December 2025Skills
Skilled in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Effective communication skills
Collaborative team member
Adaptability to change
Effective relationship management
Fostering a positive learning environment
Effective classroom management
Analytical reasoning
References
- Rajendra, Ramlogan, Chairman, 1 868 704-0811, The Integrity Commission
- Christopher, Ramsey, Senior Compliance Analyst II, 1 868 728-6605, The Integrity Commission
HOBBIES/ EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
I am committed to self-development and participating in charitable events through non-profit organisations, and I recently became a toastmaster to improve my public speaking skills.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS/QUALIFICATIONS
MSc. Agri-Food Safety and Quality Assurance
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS GRADE
- MSc. Agri-Food Safety and Quality Assurance - completed
- BSc. Biology minor Chemistry - completed
- CXC General Subjects:
- English - grade 1
- Biology - grade 2
- Chemistry – grade 3
- Mathematics – grade 3
- Geography – grade 3
- History – grade 3
- Spanish – grade 3
Timeline
Teacher
South Caribbean Conference of Seventh Day Adventist
09.2023 - Current
Compliance Legal Support Assistant
The Integrity Commission of Trinidad and Tobago
05.2022 - 11.2022
Business Operations Assistant I
The Integrity Commission of Trinidad and Tobago
05.2019 - 05.2022
Clerical Assistant in Human Resources Department
Chaguanas Borough Corporation
11.2018 - 01.2019
Clerical Support Officer in Public Health Department
Chaguanas Borough Corporation
11.2017 - 06.2018
Summer Intern in Public Health Department
Chaguanas Borough Corporation
06.2017 - 08.2017
Research Assistant (OJT)
Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries
04.2015 - 11.2016
Lab Assistant (OJT)
School of Nursing and Environmental Sciences (COSTAATT)
12.2014 - 04.2015
BSc. - Biology minor Chemistry
Andrews University
High School - undefined
St. Charles High School
MSc. - Agri-Food Safety and Quality Assurance
University of the West Indies
Denominational Teaching Certificate
University of Montemorelos