Sandrene Jackson-Douglas
Chene-Bourg
Summary
Results-oriented educator with a proven track record of developing and implementing engaging lesson plans that drive increased student participation and overall performance. Adept at integrating technology to enhance classroom engagement and facilitate high-quality International Baccalaureate passes. Committed to personalized learning strategies and interventions that consistently improve student comprehension.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Securities Officer, Centralised Securities Unit (Loans)
FirstCaribbean International Bank
- Checking loan agreements for accuracy and completeness in accordance with bank policies, submitting petitions in court for transfer of deeds and titles of collaterals to the bank, reviewing and maintaining account records as well as updating and categorising them according to changes in status.
Freelance Writer
The Beyond Woman Magazine
01.2020 - Current
- Wrote a series of articles that increased website traffic by 30%
English Teacher - IB (Secondary School, Grades 9 - 13)
International School of Geneva, LGB Campus
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Ensured that assignments were returned promptly with constructive feedback on strengths and areas for improvement, thereby setting individualized goals with students
- Supported the social, emotional and psychological development of each student
- High grades at the International Baccalaureate examinations with 50% of students achieving higher than their predicted grades, and 40% achieving predicted grades.
English and World History Teacher
Future Bilingual School for Girls
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Designed engaging course curriculum, lesson plans, and assessment tools for differentiated learners
- Used formative and summative assessments effectively and with appropriate criteria in order to set realistic and challenging targets for improvement and to inform future teaching.
English and World History Teacher
American Academy for Girls
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Designed engaging course curriculum, lesson plans, and assessment tools for differentiated learners
- Ensured that the Child Protection Policy and procedures were used to address any concerns regarding a child’s welfare as appropriate.
Treasury Operator
FirstCaribbean International Bank
09.2007 - 12.2008
- Reconciling large accounts within a limited time frame, monitoring sundry accounts, vetting accounts and related queries before submission to senior management, ordering of cash from the main bank for smaller branches.
Customer Service Representative
National Commercial Bank
10.2002 - 08.2004
- Opening and closing of customer’s bank accounts, advising customers on banking services offered, marketing of banking products and services, updating accounts and profiles, processing of non-monetary transactions such as cheque lodgements.
Education
Master of Science in Education - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (K-12)
Walden University
Minnesota, U.S.A.06.2019
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Hon. - History (major), Philosophy (minor)
University of the West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica12.2007
GCE Advanced Level -
Saint Hugh’s High School for Girls
Kingston, Jamaica12.2002
CXC CSEC (GCE Ordinary Level equivalent) -
Clarendon College
Clarendon, Jamaica12.2000
Skills
- Knowledge of computer software including document sharing platforms
- An excellent communicator, both verbally and in written format
- Skilled in classroom and behavioural management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Versed in strategies to encourage students to use their higher order thinking skills
- Practice ongoing assessment to inform differentiated instruction
Certification
- Child Protection for International Schools – Level 2
- Preventing Bullying for International Schools
- Child Neglect for International Schools
- Raising Awareness of Honour-Based Abuse
- Female Genital Mutilation Awareness
- Mental Wellbeing in Children and Young People
- Child Protection Basics for International Schools
- Overcoming Loneliness
- Google Certified Educator Certificate, Level 1 (Pending)
Affiliations
- Member of the Habitat for Humanity (University of the West Indies)
- Member of Key Club (Clarendon College)
- Member of African Awareness Club (St. Hugh’s High School)
Personal Information
- Number of Children: Two (15 and 12 years old)
- Date of Birth: 09/19/83
- Gender: Female
- Marital Status: Married
Awards
National Award, Bronze Medal for the novel, What Life Brought Me, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, 2020
Publications
- The Sound of Waves, LMH Publishers, https://lmhpublishing.com/product/the-sound-of-waves/
- Bee Incredible, Incredible Pollinator
References
- Sanjukta Sharma, Assistant Principal, International School of Geneva, LGB Campus, Switzerland, 41786750571, sanjukta.sharma@ecolint.ch
- Jonathan Halden, Secondary Principal, International School of Geneva, LGB Campus, Switzerland, +41(0)22 787 24 74, jonathan.halden@ecolint.ch
- Dr. Katrina Franklin-Smith, Superintendent, American Academy for Girls, Kuwait, 965-9402-1297, kaf@aag.edu.kw
Hobbies and Interests
- National Honour Society, a club that teaches the importance of scholarship, leadership, service and character among the student body.
- Mentorship program aimed to motivate, inspire, advise and guide students to become 21st Century leaders.
Timeline
English Teacher - IB (Secondary School, Grades 9 - 13)
International School of Geneva, LGB Campus
08.2022 - 06.2024
Freelance Writer
The Beyond Woman Magazine
01.2020 - Current
English and World History Teacher
Future Bilingual School for Girls
09.2016 - 06.2017
English and World History Teacher
American Academy for Girls
09.2012 - 06.2014
Treasury Operator
FirstCaribbean International Bank
09.2007 - 12.2008
Customer Service Representative
National Commercial Bank
10.2002 - 08.2004
Securities Officer, Centralised Securities Unit (Loans)
FirstCaribbean International Bank
Master of Science in Education - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (K-12)
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Hon. - History (major), Philosophy (minor)
University of the West Indies
GCE Advanced Level -
Saint Hugh’s High School for Girls
CXC CSEC (GCE Ordinary Level equivalent) -
Clarendon College
- Child Protection for International Schools – Level 2
- Preventing Bullying for International Schools
- Child Neglect for International Schools
- Raising Awareness of Honour-Based Abuse
- Female Genital Mutilation Awareness
- Mental Wellbeing in Children and Young People
- Child Protection Basics for International Schools
- Overcoming Loneliness
- Google Certified Educator Certificate, Level 1 (Pending)
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