Michelle W. Lewis
Tunapuna,TUP
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs but more specifically, deaf students. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher I (2009); HOD Infants
Cascade School for the Deaf
08.2009 - Current
- Assist administration with supervision.
- Planning termly schedules for the Infant Department to ensure cohesion with other departments.
- Chief Lead for all events during the school year.
- Promote a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Organize field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
ALTA Tutor
Adult Literacy Tutors Association
01.2018 - 01.2020
Sign Language Tutor
Caribbean Sign Language Centre
01.2011 - 01.2020
Teacher I
Good Shepherd (Tunapuna) Anglican Primary School
01.2003 - 01.2009
Teacher I
St. Mary's (Tacarigua) Anglican Primary School
01.1998 - 01.2003
Assistant Teacher Primary II
Holy Saviour Anglican Primary School
01.1994 - 01.1996
Assistant Teacher Primary II
St. Mary's Children's Home Anglican Primary School
01.1992 - 01.1994
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology (MAJOR); GEN. And DEV. STUDIES (MINOR)
University of The West Indies
St. Augustine, Trinidad And Tobago10-2015
Certificate in Psychology
University of The West Indies OPEN CAMPUS
St. Augustine, Trinidad And Tobago06-2007
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Education
Valsayn Teachers’ College
Valsayn, Trinidad And Tobago06-1998
Arima Government Comprehensive Secondary School
01.1991
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Tunapuna Government Secondary School
01.1989
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Tunapuna Girls’ RC Primary School
01.1984
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMES
Ministry of Education
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individualized attention
- Small group instruction
- Current and cultural engagement
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Certification
- 1991 - GCE Advanced Level Subject Grade General Paper C Geometrical/ Mechanical Drawing O
- 1990 - GCE Ordinary Level Subject Grade Additional Mathematics C (O level)
- 1989 - CXC Ordinary Level: Subject Grade Mathematics -1 English A -2 English B -3 Principles of Accounts -2 Integrated Science -2 Technical Drawing -2
Timeline
ALTA Tutor
Adult Literacy Tutors Association
01.2018 - 01.2020
Sign Language Tutor
Caribbean Sign Language Centre
01.2011 - 01.2020
Special Education Teacher I (2009); HOD Infants
Cascade School for the Deaf
08.2009 - Current
Teacher I
Good Shepherd (Tunapuna) Anglican Primary School
01.2003 - 01.2009
Teacher I
St. Mary's (Tacarigua) Anglican Primary School
01.1998 - 01.2003
Assistant Teacher Primary II
Holy Saviour Anglican Primary School
01.1994 - 01.1996
Assistant Teacher Primary II
St. Mary's Children's Home Anglican Primary School
01.1992 - 01.1994
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Tunapuna Government Secondary School
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Tunapuna Girls’ RC Primary School
Bachelor of Science - Psychology (MAJOR); GEN. And DEV. STUDIES (MINOR)
University of The West Indies
Certificate in Psychology
University of The West Indies OPEN CAMPUS
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Education
Valsayn Teachers’ College
Arima Government Comprehensive Secondary School
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMES
Ministry of Education
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