Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Timeline
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Nicole Guy-Dunbar

Nicole Guy-Dunbar

Principal
Port of Spain,Trinidad

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal Primary Acting

Ministry of Education
04.2021 - Current

Managed daily school operations, ensuring student supervision and safety.

Ensured a secure and tranquil educational setting.

Implemented school guidelines in accordance with national policy and Ministry of Education directives.

Shared school expectations and regulations with parents, staff, students, and stakeholders.

Formulating and ensuring consistency in implementing school expectations and regulations.

Discussing student behavior and developmental concerns with parents, teachers, and support staff.

Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to address student behavior challenges.

Collaborated with stakeholders to create and implement preventative school discipline strategies.

Assisted students by working with Student Support Services and stakeholders on psycho-social challenges.

Partnered with external agencies to enhance community engagement.

Vice Principal Acting

Ministry of Education
11.2014 - 04.2021
  • Promoted effective interaction and understanding between all stakeholders in the educational environment.
  • Facilitated discussions with parents regarding academic achievements and behavioral challenges.
  • Organized sessions to collect feedback and insights from employees.
  • Evaluated academic data to detect growth opportunities and areas needing attention.
  • Executed evaluations to measure the effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping to meet multi-level educational requirements.
  • Managed scheduling and orientation processes.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Developed a culture of collaboration among staff members through regular meetings, workshops, and team-building activities.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop curriculum improvements, resulting in increased student engagement and achievement.
  • Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, offering constructive feedback for improvement in instructional delivery methods.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.

Head of the Department

Ministry of Education
05.2013 - 10.2014
  • Cultivated professional development among department team members.
  • Monitored advancement towards departmental objectives using established indicators.
  • Created detailed policies and procedures to efficiently manage departmental risks.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for achieving departmental goals, leading to significant business growth.

Teacher

Ministry of Education
09.1998 - 05.2013

Taught effective learning strategies to enhance academic performance.

Customer Service Representative

Ferreira Optical
02.1995 - 08.1998
  • Navigated high-pressure environments skillfully, upholding professionalism while addressing disputes.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.

Clerical Officer/Customer Service Representative

National Insurance Board
01.1991 - 01.1995

Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing needs and concerns. As clerical officer offered diverse clerical support to office team members, managed correspondence, answered telephone calls and tracked documentation.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education

The University of the Southern Caribbean

Master of Education Degree - Education

Framingham State University
International School POS
08.2014

Master's Degree - Educational Leadership And Management

University of The West Indies
St Augustine

Certificate Of Participation - Leadership Training For New Administrators

Ministry of Education
Port Of Spain

Certification

  • Teachers’ Diploma - Valsayn Teachers’ Training College, Diploma, 2001-2003
  • Practitioner’s Certificate in Drama & Theatre in Education (UWI), Certificate, 2004-2005
  • Local School Board Training Programme, Certificate of Participation, 2007-10-01 to 2007-10-04
  • Giftedness Seminar, Certificate of Participation, 2008-06-02 to 2008-06-05
  • The Rights of a Child, Certificate of Participation, 2008-06-02 to 2008-06-05
  • Managing the Literacy Block, Certificate of Participation, 2009-07-07 to 2009-07-15
  • ICT and Roles of the Educator, Certificate of Participation, 2011-11
  • Commonwealth Certificate for Teachers’ ICT Integration (CCTI) - 2 day advanced course on Online Tutoring, Certificate, 2012-06-11 to 2012-06-12
  • Commonwealth Certificate for Teachers’ ICT Integration (CCTI), Certification as an Online Tutor, 2012-06
  • Virtues Project Workshop (Certificate of Participation), ROYTEC, 2012-11-16 to 2012-11-17
  • Education Leadership & Management (Preparing for Promotion), Rudranath Capildeo Learning Resource Center, July 2015
  • Facilities Management, Rudranath Capildeo Learning Resource Center, August 2015
  • First Aid, CPR/AFD Certificate valid for 2 years, Trinidad & Tobago Red Cross Society, 2016-02-20
  • Inclusive Leadership Training: Leading with Effective Communication, edX: Verified Certificate of Achievement, 2016-05-26

Timeline

Principal Primary Acting

Ministry of Education
04.2021 - Current

Vice Principal Acting

Ministry of Education
11.2014 - 04.2021

Head of the Department

Ministry of Education
05.2013 - 10.2014

Teacher

Ministry of Education
09.1998 - 05.2013

Customer Service Representative

Ferreira Optical
02.1995 - 08.1998

Clerical Officer/Customer Service Representative

National Insurance Board
01.1991 - 01.1995

Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education

The University of the Southern Caribbean

Master of Education Degree - Education

Framingham State University

Master's Degree - Educational Leadership And Management

University of The West Indies

Certificate Of Participation - Leadership Training For New Administrators

Ministry of Education
Nicole Guy-DunbarPrincipal