Matilda Sonia Hill
Roseau
Summary
Retired, yet dedicated Teacher offering Forty Four years and over of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Teacher
Pioneer Preparatory School
09.2003 - 06.2015
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
Principal
Roseau Government Primary School
09.1999 - 07.2003
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
Principal
Morne Prosper Government Primary
09.1994 - 07.1999
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
Teacher
St. Martin Primary School
01.1967 - 06.1994
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Assistant Principal for two years
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education Administration
University of The West Indies
Barbados09.2002
Skills
- Schedule Creation and Maintenance
- Literacy Skills
- Behavior Management
- Academic Performance Evaluations
- Standardized Testing
- Student Support
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Student Records Management
- Student Progress Reporting
Additional Information
Continues to provide private individual attention to students who need Help.
Hobbies: Reading, Singing and Backyard Gardening.
Past Member of lions Club.
Teacher and Coordinator of Sunday school Classes in the Catholic Church.
Strong Advocator for rights of children and the elderly.
Organized a breakfast and lunch program for needy Children ( at the Roseau Primary Government School).
Developed a school Library ( at Roseau Primary Government School).
Assisted in the correction of compositions in the Grade six National Exams.
Timeline
6th Grade Teacher
Pioneer Preparatory School
09.2003 - 06.2015
Principal
Roseau Government Primary School
09.1999 - 07.2003
Principal
Morne Prosper Government Primary
09.1994 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Education Administration
University of The West Indies
Teacher
St. Martin Primary School
01.1967 - 06.1994
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