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Lana A. Spencer

Lana A. Spencer

San Juan

Summary

I am a highly passionate teacher of English Language and Literature with an effective, positive, and flexible teaching style. I target learners who might otherwise not enjoy the subject and develop both their aptitude and ability through creative and resource led lessons. I possess Masters degrees in Educational Psychology and Educational Leadership, with 16 years teaching experience.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

English and Communication Studies Teacher

St Augustine Secondary School
03.2024 - Current
  • Prepared High School (G11 G12) students for the regional Caribbean Advanced Proficiency
  • Coordinated fundraising for (G11-G12) student Rec Room for
  • Coordinated (G7-G9) Spelling Bee Competition
  • Spearhead 'Roving Library' for (G9) students
  • Coordinator school 50th Anniversary Planning Committee
  • Liaison for guest speakers for (G11-G12) students oral exam preparation.

English, Communication and Caribbean Studies Teacher

St Mary's College
09.2009 - 01.2024
  • Prepared High School (G11 G12) students for the regional Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (C.A.P.E) in Caribbean Studies.
  • Prepared students (G9- G10) for the regional Caribbean Secondary Examination Council (C.S.E.C.) examination in English Language and Literature.
  • 98% Pass Rate for C.A.P.E. Caribbean Studies (2009-2021)
  • 100% pass rate for C.S.E.C. English Language (2009-2023)
  • 95% pass rate for C.S.E.C. English Literature (2009-2023)
  • 100% pass rate in C.S.E.C. English School Based Assessment (2018-2023)
  • Developed and ran schoolwide Debate Club

Dean FORM 4

St. Mary's College
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Facilitated data-driven decision making by utilizing assessment tools to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
  • Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency, resulting in reduced workload for faculty members.
  • Established collaborations with stakeholders to provide students with real-world experiences and networking opportunities.
  • Served as an advocate for position needs by effectively communicating with upper-level administration, securing resources necessary for continuous growth and improvement.


Scholastic Aptitude Test Tutor (Reading and Writing and Language)

College Exam Prep
09.2016 - Current
  • Coaching students in strategies for the revision and editing of texts.
  • Teaching strategies for using command of evidence approach in Standard English conventions
  • Instruction and techniques in the analysis of informational texts
  • Marking, review and administering of SAT Reading and Writing Tests
  • Upskilling students in study skills and level appropriate study habits

Education

MSc Educational Leadership, Management and Emerging Technology -

Miami City University
07.2021

Post-Graduate Diploma in Education -

University of the West Indies
09.2016

MA Educational Psychology -

Andrews University
08.2009

BA. English Language and Literature with Education -

University of the West Indies
08.2007

Skills

  • MICROSOFT PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS
  • MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE
  • AUGMENTED REALITY
  • GOOGLE SUITE
  • GOOGLE CLASSROOM
  • WEEBLY
  • YOUTUBE STUDIO

Professional Projects

  • Relational Aggression and Leadership Style, 2021-2022, A systematic review and meta-analysis to determine what leadership style is most effective in minimizing relational aggression in the workplace.
  • Use of Self-Regulated Strategy Development to Improve Students' Academic Writing, 2015-2016, Study proposed to address inadequate argumentative writing by implementing SRSD.
  • Corpus Linguistics, 2007, Analysis of Teacher's Speech in Classrooms in Trinidad and Tobago.

Professional Development

  • AI in Education Sensitization, Ministry of Education, Trinidad and Tobago, 2025
  • Mental Health Awareness for Teachers, Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association, 2025
  • CAPE Communication and Caribbean Studies Regional Group, 2024-present
  • Preparation for Promotion, Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association, 2023
  • Academic Counselling for Online Distance Learners, Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) and Odisha State Open University (OSOU), 2020
  • Using Open Educational Resources for Online Learning: An Introduction, Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Ministry of Education Trinidad and Tobago, 2020
  • ICT Teacher Development Training Programme, Ministry of Education, 2018

Professional References

  • Rawle Russel, Principal, St. Mary's College, principal@stmarys.edu.tt
  • Jacintha Honore, Vice Principal, St. Mary's College, vp@stmarys.edu.tt
  • June Hanoomansingh, Vice Principal, St. Augustine Secondary, June.Hanoomansingh@fac.edu.tt
  • Camille Hong Ping,HOD, St. Augustine Secondary, Camille HongPing@fac.edu.tt
  • Ann Brathwaite, Founder, Managing Director, collegeexamprep.com

Timeline

English and Communication Studies Teacher

St Augustine Secondary School
03.2024 - Current

Dean FORM 4

St. Mary's College
09.2023 - 03.2024

Scholastic Aptitude Test Tutor (Reading and Writing and Language)

College Exam Prep
09.2016 - Current

English, Communication and Caribbean Studies Teacher

St Mary's College
09.2009 - 01.2024

Post-Graduate Diploma in Education -

University of the West Indies

MA Educational Psychology -

Andrews University

BA. English Language and Literature with Education -

University of the West Indies

MSc Educational Leadership, Management and Emerging Technology -

Miami City University

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