Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Hobbis
Timeline
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SHARON CHARLES-BAIN

Educator; Educational Psychologist
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SHARON CHARLES-BAIN

Summary

I am Sharon Charles-Bain an educator who has engaged the education system for over 30 years having experienced the rigours of education from primary level to Tertiary level as Coordinator and adjunct staff.

Throughout these periods, experiences acquired included areas of music and choir Director, netball Coach and Manager, Graduation Coordinator, Library Assistant, Remedial Reading Instructor, Senior Teacher, Dean of Discipline and many other functions as directed by the various Principals.

Serving in the capacity as Educational Leader has led to a number of leadership and coordinating offices at both the District and National Levels. .

Being the Manager of the school’s football team, the Cheerleading team, the netball team to name a few, has increased the potential in administrative capacity as each team became winners in their own capacity.

Seeing children fulfilling their potential while making education fun is my drive and passio

Overview

30
years of professional experience
1
Certification
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Secondary

School Physical Education Teacher
01.2004 - Current

Job overview

  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety, health and nutrition.
  • Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Integrated information, communication and technological tools and skills.
  • Measured student progress to encourage mastery of learning according to school / district national standards
  • Created planned and executed appealing lessons that implemented variety of methodologies
  • Develop students capacity for creative and critical thinking, problem solving and leadership and cooperative behavours through authentic learning experiences.
  • Ensure accommodations and modifications are made for growth and development of all students

Ministry of Education
Port of Spain

Primary school teacher
05.1984 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
  • Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
  • Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
  • Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.

Ministry Of Education
Caroni

District Netball Coordinator
09.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Lead by ensample teachers and Principals in over 10 secondary schools in matters concerning netball.
  • Convened meetings for planning, and executing of matters involving netball.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in succession planning.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.

Tertiary institution

Coordinator / Adjunct staff
01.2009 - 01.2011

Job overview

  • Managed day-to-day office activities by maintaining communication between clients (Head office Administrators, Lecturers, Counsellors, students, janitors and landlord tracking records and filing all documents.
  • Aided colleagues, managers and students through regular communication, advising and assistance.
  • Prepared lessons, syllabuses for courses taught and supervised course of work for staff.
  • Recommend textbooks that were relevant and appropriate to course outline.
  • Provide feedback to administration, staff and students on course work, progress and behaviours.
  • Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
  • lead a staff of more than 15 lecturers and over 200 students in varying course of studies.

Education

University of The West Indies
, St. Augustine, Trinidad

Postgraduate Diploma from Education Administration
2021

University Overview

  • Professional development completed in Education Administration.
  • Schooled and practiced Clinical Supervision.
  • Used modern technology to enhance leadership skills and development.
  • Lead the development and implementation of an effective educational program in the service.
  • Collaborate with educators and provide curriculum direction and guidance
  • Ensure children’s learning and development are guided by the learning outcomes

University of The West Indies Open Campus
, St. Augustine, Trinidad AndTobago

EdD (Doctor of Education) from School Systems And School System Management
08.2022 - 12.2022

University Overview

A Doctor of Education (EdD) is practice-based qualification. It allows students to research their areas of interest and also leverage the results of their research to influence the decision-making process of an institution or organization.

As an EdD student, I was able to focus on identifying problems and developing strategies that can help clarify or even solve those problems.

The EdD program prepared students with skills in conducting qualitative research, collecting data, conducting interviews, making observations, and participating in focus groups.

This program added to my professional development pursuit.

Southern Caribbean-Andrews University Extension
, Maracas St. Joseph, Trinidad And Tobago

Master of Arts from Educational Psychology
08.2022 - 11.2022

University Overview

  • Professional development completed in Educational Psychology.
  • Received Cum Laude award.
  • As an Educational Psychologist children's learning and development are major concerns.
  • Using specialized skills in psychological and educational techniques to aid students in their learning or learning difficulties.
  • An educational psychologist training in child development, the psychology of learning and teaching, children and young people's emotional wellbeing and the psychological aspects of educating children with special educational needs were major points of focus.

University of The Southern Caribbean- Andrews University
, Maracas St. Joseph, Trinidad And Tobago

Bachelor of Science from Educational Service
08.2022 - 09.2022

University Overview

Educational Services is a course of study that aims to impart quality education and to ensure that the future generation is knowledgeable and smart. The point of education is not just to impart knowledge but also to develop character and ultimately, the holistic development of individuals.

Corinth Teachers College
, CORINTH, SAN FERNANDO

Some College (No Degree) from Educational Studies

University Overview

Foundational studies done for 2 years to become a trained and qualified teacher.

Specialized in the area of Physical Education.

Created and prepared Schemes of work and Lesson plans.

Equipped with knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, approaches, methodologies and skills required to perform tasks effectively in the classroom, school, and wider community.

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Grading and Reporting
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Student Behavior Management
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Assigning and Grading Work
  • Teacher Collaboration
  • Online Databases

Accomplishments

  • Achieved the completion of District Netball Tournament (2016 - 2022) through effectively helping with coordinating, planning and execution of games.
  • Collaborated with team of teachers, coaches, officials, umpires and Principals in the development of sporting events in the education district.
  • Successfully conducted classes in Physical Education with 100% pass rate in secondary exams.
  • Awarded Secondary Schools Football / Soccer to students as MVPs.
  • Awarded scholarships to students of Physical Education to train as National Athletes.
  • Promotion of soccer teams to Professional League.
  • Documented and resolved a number of legal issues in sports matters.

Affiliations

Voluntary Counselling and Testing of HIV/AIDS

Caroni Zone Secondary Schools Track and Field.

Crisis Management Team / Health and Safety Commitee

Women’s Prison Facility

Dyslexic Association of Trinidad and Tobago.

Trinidad and Tobago Netball Association

Trinidad and Tobago Secondary Schools Netball Association

Andrews University Alumni Association.

APA.

Foundation for the Enhancement and Enrichment of Life (FEEL).

Trinidad and Tobago Cheer Federation.

Triumphant Revival Church.

Certification

CERTIFICATES:

  • School Administration (UWI- SCS)
  • Physical Education (UWI- SCS)
  • In- service training (PHYSICAL EDUCATION) Ministry of Education.
  • Entrepreneurial Skills (YTEPP)
  • Tennis coaching(ITF)
  • Netball coaching (LEVEL 1)
  • Voluntary counseling and testing (JOHN HOPKINS Hospital in collaboration with the Ministry of Health
  • Football Referee (the Trinidad and Tobago Referee Association)
  • Brief Solution Counselling Therapy (Ministry of Education School Support Services and University of the Southern Caribbean)
  • Reading (Reading Association of Trinidad and Tobago
  • Dyslexia training for teachers (The Dyslexia Association of Trinidad and Tobago).
  • Special Education – Educating All (TTUTA and the Canadian Teachers’ Federation)

Hobbis

My hobbies are:

Singing

Reading

Meeting people

Encouraging individuals.

Timeline

University of The West Indies Open Campus

EdD (Doctor of Education) from School Systems And School System Management
08.2022 - 12.2022

Southern Caribbean-Andrews University Extension

Master of Arts from Educational Psychology
08.2022 - 11.2022

University of The Southern Caribbean- Andrews University

Bachelor of Science from Educational Service
08.2022 - 09.2022

District Netball Coordinator

Ministry Of Education
09.2016 - Current

Coordinator / Adjunct staff

Tertiary institution
01.2009 - 01.2011

School Physical Education Teacher

Secondary
01.2004 - Current

Primary school teacher

Ministry of Education
05.1984 - Current

CERTIFICATES:

  • School Administration (UWI- SCS)
  • Physical Education (UWI- SCS)
  • In- service training (PHYSICAL EDUCATION) Ministry of Education.
  • Entrepreneurial Skills (YTEPP)
  • Tennis coaching(ITF)
  • Netball coaching (LEVEL 1)
  • Voluntary counseling and testing (JOHN HOPKINS Hospital in collaboration with the Ministry of Health
  • Football Referee (the Trinidad and Tobago Referee Association)
  • Brief Solution Counselling Therapy (Ministry of Education School Support Services and University of the Southern Caribbean)
  • Reading (Reading Association of Trinidad and Tobago
  • Dyslexia training for teachers (The Dyslexia Association of Trinidad and Tobago).
  • Special Education – Educating All (TTUTA and the Canadian Teachers’ Federation)

University of The West Indies

Postgraduate Diploma from Education Administration

Corinth Teachers College

Some College (No Degree) from Educational Studies
SHARON CHARLES-BAINEducator; Educational Psychologist