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Marika Ramlakhan

Claxton Bay

Summary

Dynamic Teacher Educator with the Ministry of Education, skilled in culturally responsive and inquiry-based teaching. Achieved significant student engagement through innovative strategies and hands-on activities. Proven ability to foster positive learning environments and mentor peers, enhancing overall academic success and collaboration among educators.

Professional and prepared educator with strong background in developing and implementing effective teaching strategies. Skilled in classroom management, and fostering collaborative learning environments. Focused on achieving educational goals and adaptable to evolving teaching needs. Known for strong team collaboration and reliability.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher Educator

Ministry Of Education
09.2014 - Current
  • Developed differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in improved student outcomes.
  • Established positive classroom environments that fostered open communication and collaboration between students.
  • Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
  • Built strong rapport with parents/guardians through consistent communication about individual student progress, fostering collaborative partnerships that supported academic achievement.
  • Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, increasing their confidence in subject areas and improving overall academic success.
  • Enhanced parent-teacher relationships by maintaining regular communication regarding student progress and needs.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.

Party Decorator

Self Employed
07.2016 - 12.2020
  • Collaborated with clients to develop custom decoration themes, ensuring their vision was brought to life.
  • Showcased creativity through the incorporation of various materials such as fabrics, balloons, lighting effects, and floral arrangements into designs.
  • Optimized budget allocation, ensuring maximum impact while adhering to client constraints.
  • Promoted business growth through participation in local networking events and trade shows.

Teacher's Assistant

Ministry Of Youth Affairs And Sports
03.2008 - 03.2010
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work with teacher's guidance.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.

Education

Master of Science - Reading And Literacy

Walden University, United States Of America
05-2020
  • Thesis Statement: The effective use of comic strips to guide the reading and the narrative writing process for middle school learners.

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Trinidad & Tobago, Trinidad
06-2014

Skills

  • Culturally responsive teaching
  • Inquiry-based teaching
  • Teacher mentoring
  • Student engagement
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Problem-solving
  • Literacy strategies
  • Team collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • Positive learning environment
  • Student-centered learning

Accomplishments

  • Achieved examination success by completing 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025 Secondary Entrance Assessment with accuracy and efficiency.

Timeline

Party Decorator - Self Employed
07.2016 - 12.2020
Teacher Educator - Ministry Of Education
09.2014 - Current
Teacher's Assistant - Ministry Of Youth Affairs And Sports
03.2008 - 03.2010
Walden University - Master of Science, Reading And Literacy
University of Trinidad & Tobago - Bachelor of Science, Education

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