Elisann Delancy-Mesitumbo

• Manage day-to-day operations of TCI Curriculum Unit
• Supervise and appraise Education Officers assigned to Curriculum Unit
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
• Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
• Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
• Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
• Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
• Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to inform strategic planning processes and measure progress towards goals.
• Delivered high-quality training programs, enhancing employee skill sets and contributing to professional development efforts.
• Plan, design, implement and coordinate new educational programs for both primary and secondary levels.
• Coordinates development of curricula for any new or expected educational programs and revises curricula for existing programs for both primary and secondary levels.
• Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions related to donations, grants, and sponsorships for compliance purposes.
• Liaises with school administrators to identify curricula needs, and plans to effect necessary changes to curricula
• Coordinates local adoption and purchase of textbooks to complement and revised or newly developed curricula.
• Closely monitors implementation of newly revised or developed curricula and give guidance where difficulties may be experienced.
• Plans and directs staff development activities to meet teachers’ needs, which may evolve as result of any newly developed curricula.
• Constantly seeks to improve quality of curricular offerings to address the needs of all children.
• Works constructively in securing staff involvement and support for the development and implementation of instructional changes.
• Organizes production and design of curriculum materials.
• Adheres to all Public Service codes, rules and regulations.
• Performs any other duty as may from time to time be delegated by the Director of Education.

• Met with Dir of Education weekly to provide detailed project report and milestone updates.
• Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep projects on task and achieve schedule targets.
• Planned, executed, and controlled assigned projects.
• Produced quality standards, checklists and report templates.
• Updated teachers, principals and Education Officers on progress and roadblocks.
• Set up and managed team meetings.
• Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
• Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.

Current Ongoing Projects

-Greening Our Schools

The initiative will work with primary and high schools around the islands to foster environmental awareness and action by developing resource, energy and environmentally literate citizens through service projects, leadership and activism.

-Farming in Schools

This interdisciplinary approach to teaching sustainability in schools will help students learn how to produce their food and care for animals through farming, while considering business opportunities in the field of Agricultural Science. Students will learn how to become self-sufficient, self-reliant, and value team and collaborative work with the end goal of developing and promoting the field

-Literacy and Numeracy Recovery and Enhancement Programme

This programme was adopted from the Learning Recovery and Enhancement Programme, abbreviated as L-R-EA-P and pronounced Let's REAP. CARICOM and OECS, commissioned this programme to promote learning improvement in light of the challenges to education brought about by COVID-19.

• Assist with the development and evaluation of new curriculum.
• Assist with the conduct of research and consult with faculty, staff and business representatives in the design and development of new curriculum.
• Assist with the coordination of the review/assessment of current curriculum to ensure that course/program is meeting intended objectives and requirements. Assist with preparation of instructional material for printing and develop outlines with the necessary basic detail to direct instruction.
• Develop and maintain research database that may be utilized to develop and review curriculum.
• Use evaluations and data to make recommendations for how to improve and edit curricula on an annual basis.
• Assist with the development of curricular goals and outlines for new curriculum and curriculum updates.
• Assist with identifying and leading teams of teachers who will assist in curriculum development.
• Aggressively pursue opportunities to continue to learn best practices in curriculum writing through research, professional development, and other learning opportunities.
• Assist with identifying guest speakers and trainers on topic, and develop activities that will train teachers academic content and in best practices in education.
• Provide in-class support and coaching to teachers using designated curricula, including coaching on teacher strategies, help connecting to outside speakers on resources, and assistance in leading classroom activities and lessons.
• Any other duties as directed by the Curriculum Development Officer
• Adheres to all Public Service codes, rules and regulations
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Assist with developing and implementing school’s action plan
• Participate and facilitate in ongoing teacher training sessions.
• Improved student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities into lesson plans.
• Developed and led group activities and field trips to improve student learning.
• Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adjusting instructional approaches as needed for maximum effectiveness.
• Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
• Enhance student development by teaching behavioral, social, and lifelong learning skills in addition to academic subjects.
• Established clear expectations for behavior and performance, creating a structured yet nurturing classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Prepare children for local and national examinations
• Continuously creating opportunities to improve students practical skills to ensure easy transition into the workplace.
• Develop and implement lesson plans in keeping with CSEC and Hospitality Industry standards.
• Conduct small groups and individual activities with students based on differentiated learning needs to ensure all students are learning at a full potential.
• Facilitate activities that develop students social, emotional and physical growth
• Employ assessment tools and proactive strategies to improve instruction methods.

• Reviewing the standards against student performance during Student Based Assessment to which I have been appointed to examine.
• Assessing the extent to which the processes for assessment and the determination of awards are sound, have been fairly conducted and have supported the intended learning outcomes.
• Provided clear explanations of decisions made during examinations, enhancing transparency between applicants and organization.
• Ensured compliance with relevant laws, policies, and procedures throughout the examination process.
• Contributed positively to organizational reputation by consistently demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and expertise in the role of Examiner.
• Managed high volume caseloads, prioritizing tasks to meet strict deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Monitored students during tests.
• Served as a subject matter expert on specific industries or types of applications, guiding colleagues in their evaluations when needed.
• Developed strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering open communication and collaboration.