Joycelyn C Pinney
Spooner's Village, Cayon,St. Kitts
Summary
Skilled in compassionate, solutions-focused approaches and adept at maintaining confidentiality. Expertise in parent-teacher collaboration and prioritizing effectively to enhance student success. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Guidance Counsellor
Ministry Of Education
09.2021 - Current
- Create a safe environment that caters to the needs of all students regardless of their beliefs, sexual orientation, culture, race, ethnicity or economic background.
- Build a collaborative relationship with educational stakeholders to meet the needs of all students.
- Facilitate short-term groups and individual counselling sessions to help and support students in confronting and dealing with social issues that impede their academic success.
- Provide opportunities for all students to develop the mindset and behaviours that are needed to learn skills that are needed for lifelong learning.
- Promote awareness of the school counsellor’s ethical standards and legal mandates regarding confidentiality and the appropriate rationale and procedures for disclosure of students and information to school staff.
- Use data to determine needed interventions and to assess needs for the school
Graduate Teacher, Fifth Grade and Sixth Grade
Ministry Of Education
09.2007 - 07.2021
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Teach Grades Five and Six
- Member of the School's Management Team
- Science Coordinator
Library Assistant
Windsor University School Of Medicine
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
Graduate Teacher
Ministry Of Education
01.2006 - 07.2007
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning challenges, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Elementary School Teacher
U.S.V.I. Department Of Education
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Teach Fifth Grade
Student Assistant
U.V.I. - Cooperative Extension Services
05.2001 - 05.2004
- Supported administrative staff with data entry tasks, ensuring accuracy in record-keeping systems.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Collaborated with team members on event planning and execution, resulting in successful campus events and activities.
Substitute Teacher, Second and Forth Grade
Ministry Of Education
09.1994 - 12.2000
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
Education
Master of Education - School Counselling
University of The West Indies
Cave Hill Campus, Barbados01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of The Virgin Islands
St. Croix05.2004
General Certificate of Education 'A' Levels - Business
St. Kitts And Nevis College of Further Education
Basseterre, St Kitts And Nevis1994
Caribbean Examination Council - Secondary Education Certificate
Cayon High School
Cayon, St. Kitts1991
Skills
- Compassionate
- Solutions-focused
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Individual Counseling
- Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
Accomplishments
- St. Kitts Pathfinder Island Coordinator - Seventh-day Adventist Churches: 2018 to present
- District Representative on the St. Kitts Seventh - day Adventist Primary School Board: 2014 - 2023
- St. Kitts Teacher's Union Excellence in Teaching Award: Primary Education Category - 2015
- Trained in School Safety
- First Aid Certified
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Guidance Counsellor
Ministry Of Education
09.2021 - Current
Library Assistant
Windsor University School Of Medicine
09.2019 - 07.2020
Graduate Teacher, Fifth Grade and Sixth Grade
Ministry Of Education
09.2007 - 07.2021
Graduate Teacher
Ministry Of Education
01.2006 - 07.2007
Elementary School Teacher
U.S.V.I. Department Of Education
08.2004 - 06.2005
Student Assistant
U.V.I. - Cooperative Extension Services
05.2001 - 05.2004
Substitute Teacher, Second and Forth Grade
Ministry Of Education
09.1994 - 12.2000
Master of Education - School Counselling
University of The West Indies
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of The Virgin Islands
General Certificate of Education 'A' Levels - Business
St. Kitts And Nevis College of Further Education
Caribbean Examination Council - Secondary Education Certificate
Cayon High School
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