Yeshani Persad
Chaguanas
Summary
I am a dedicated, motivated individual. I have a proven track record of professional achievements and I work well with others. I am confident, persistent and persevere through all tasks. My critical thinking skills are able to aid in the comfortable resolutions for all parties involved. I am very people oriented and am able to listen and communicate effectively. This skill is highly developed as I believe strongly in peaceful and comfortable conflict resolution. I develop professional relationships that are important. Though I have a career in teaching, I am confident that my skills are developed to aid in furthering your company as the skill sets developed are diverse and far-reaching.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher 1
Longdenville Sathya Sai Primary School
Chaguanas
08.2019 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programmes.
- Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Delivered EHV training to adult learners through workshops and seminars.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
- Designed learning plans tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Advised, criticised and encouraged students to develop abilities.
- Provided in-depth feedback and constructive criticism on students' work.
Teacher 1
Pranava Educational Institute
Couva
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programmes.
- Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Implemented proven methods to overcome common barriers to learning.
- Personalised instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
Clerical assistant
Munroe Road Hindu School
Chaguanas
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Entered handwritten data into computers for easy retrieval.
- Conducted research to gather relevant information for administrative tasks.
- Streamlined operations by organising files and documents to implement improved workflow and organisation.
- Called customers with past-due invoices to request prompt payment.
- Received and screened high-volume internal and external communications, calls and email.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments for entire management team.
- Wrote professional letters, emails and memoranda for business communication.
- Supported staff with administrative needs for photocopying, faxing and filing.
- Examined, scanned and input documents in software system.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling, optimising use of office resources.
- Produced clean, error-free professional business correspondence for office team.
- Responded to telephone enquiries from clients, vendors and members of public.
- Handled basic invoicing and mail management for office staff.
- Helped to prepare reports and presentations to aid informed decision-making.
Sales agent
Topman's Clothing Botique
Chaguanas
05.2012 - 07.2012
- Delivered outstanding customer experiences through attentive care and faultless service.
- Demonstrated product features and functions to engage potential customers.
- Used active listening and relationship-building skills to assess customer needs, build rapport and deliver viable solutions.
- Provided high levels of in-store service, promptly resolving complaints to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Listened to customer problems, objections and concerns, offering tailored solutions.
Education
Bachelor Of Education - Education
University of Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago 09.2016 - 06.2020
CAPE - Modern Business
Upper Level Educational Institute
Trinidad and Tobago 10.2011 - 06.2013
CSEC - Modern Studies
Lakshmi Girls' Hindu College
Trinidad and Tobago 09.2006 - 06.2011
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Technologically proficient
- Team player
- Motivated
- Dedicated
- Attention to details
- Strategic Planner
- Timely
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Customer Service Skills
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Teacher 1
Longdenville Sathya Sai Primary School
08.2019 - Current
Teacher 1
Pranava Educational Institute
08.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor Of Education - Education
University of Trinidad and Tobago
09.2016 - 06.2020
Clerical assistant
Munroe Road Hindu School
10.2015 - 04.2018
Sales agent
Topman's Clothing Botique
05.2012 - 07.2012
CAPE - Modern Business
Upper Level Educational Institute
10.2011 - 06.2013
CSEC - Modern Studies
Lakshmi Girls' Hindu College
09.2006 - 06.2011