ANDREW MILLER
St Michael
Summary
Experienced professional with advanced degrees in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics. Proven ability to manage classrooms effectively and enhance student behavior. Strong collaboration skills with educators and administrators to address diverse student needs. Committed to continuous learning and making impactful contributions in academic or international settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Peripatetic and Class Teacher- Teacher- Learning Support-
The Wesley Hall Infants and Cuthbert Moore Primary School, Barbados
02.2004 - 07.2021
- Provided instruction in Social Studies, Health Education and Integrated Science.
- Structured curriculum development: organization of lessons, tutorials, materials and exams.
- Expanded student knowledge in core areas: group and individual sessions.
- Compiled reports for departmental inventory, student attendance and performance.
- Recorded, prepared and distributed minutes of staff meetings.
- Taught Social Studies , Environmental Science and assisted in the organization of environmental tours .
- Cultivated crops in the school’s garden and assisted in its maintenance.
- Participated in clean up environmentally- friendly campaigns.
- Registered as a UN online volunteer in 2017.
- Participated in community literacy, providing tuition at various levels from primary school to adults for more than 10 years.
- Proficiency in editing, summarising, drafting and report compilation.
IT Coordinator
The Wesley Hall Infant School
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Assumed responsibility for the implementation and effective use of computer programmes and software at the school.
Temporary Teacher (Nature Studies/General Science)
Deacons Primary School, Barbados
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Structured curriculum development: organization of lessons, tutorials, materials and exams.
- Compiled reports for departmental inventory, student attendance and performance.
- Cultivated school crops and assisted in the maintenance of the school’s garden.
Substitute Teacher (Form Teacher)
The Barbados Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Expanded student knowledge in the core areas- Mathematics and Language
- Compiled reports for departmental inventory, student attendance and performance.
- Participated in special events such as the school’s chapel’s services, Week of Prayer sessions to encourage positive behaviour and academic excellence.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
University of New England
Armidale, NSW, Australia01.2010
Diploma in Education - Primary
University of The West Indies
Cave Hill Campus Barbados01.2010
Certificate in TEFL -
ICAL
Suffolk, UK01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of the West Indies
Cave Hill, Barbados01.2001
Skills
- Assessment tools and analytical thinking
- Technology integration
- Report writing and research
- Presentation and communication skills
- Organizational abilities
- Team collaboration
Languages
Languages: English(Native Tongue) Very high Proficiency. Intermediate proficiency in French and Spanish.
References
- James F., Daniel, Retired Field Secretary, danielja@interamerica.org, 305-403-4626, Inter-American Division (SDA), 8100 SW 117 Ave, Miami, FL, 33183, Director of Planned Giving & Trust Services & Associate Director of Stewardship Ministries
- Melissa, Koop, Former Tutor, ICAL TEFL, admin@icaltefl.com, +44 2089 355 017, ICAL, Unit 1572 PO Box 6945, London, UK, W1A 6US, M.A. Applied Linguistics, RSA Cert&Dip.
- Haldaine M., Greaves, Retired Senior Pastor, haldainegreaves@gmail.com, 246 421-8517, East Caribbean Conference of Seventh Day Adventists, Brydens Avenue, Bridgetown, St. Michael, Barbados
Hobbies and Interests
Education, communication, development and relief, human rights issues. history, international and environmental issues and research.
Accomplishments
- NORRAG NETWORK: UNESCO Chair Series in Comparative Education Webinar with Manuel Enrique Cardoso Attendee: 10 April 2025
- ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION IN AFRICA Webinar: Attendee Leadership for Foundational Learning 25 July 2024.
- UNICEF Virtual Conference Attendee: Play in Medical and Community Health Contexts 5 April 2024
- ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION IN AFRICA Webinar: Attendee The Role of Retired Teachers in Strengthening Teaching and Learning in Africa. 27 July 2023
- GLOBAL DIPLOMATIC FORUM Webinar Attendee: Career in International Affairs London 27-28 March 2023
- THE AFRICA EARLY CHILDHOOD NETWORK Webinar- Attendee: Global Webinar Series on Early Childhood Development and Climate Change. 2 September 2022
- SIPRI Webinar: Attendee: Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development. 23-25 May 2022
- DAIWA Anglo-Japanese Foundation webinar: Attendee: The War in Ukraine and the Impact on the international order. 21 April 2022
- UNESCO-IIEP webinar Series Attendee: Equity, Privatization and the Right to Education. 16,23,30 March 2021.
- GLOBAL DIPLOMATIC FORUM webinar: Attendee: Soft Power: Winners and Losers of the Covid 19 Pandemic. London 23 June 2020
- CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK- Participant in the Gender Socialisation and Early Childhood Development Conversation held at the CDB’s Headquarters in Barbados. 15 Jan 2016
Volunteer Experience
- Barbados Secondary School Entrance Examinations with Caribbean Examinations Council (BSSEE), Assistant Mathematics Examiner, 2005, 2017, Examined and corrected Mathematics scripts in the BSSEE examination and proposed suggestions to enhance student performance in the same.
- Volunteer Tutor, English, Mathematics, Primary- Tertiary Levels, 1995, 2002, 2014, Provided tuition for primary school and adult students in English Language and Mathematics. Provided critical language skills in areas such as summaries, report compilation, editing and synopses of articles and theses. Assisted in creative writing techniques with proficiency in argumentative, narrative, descriptive or exploratory aspects on writing.
- The King Street SDA Church’s Community Services Program, Volunteer, 2015, Present
Affiliations
- Member, The Africa Early Childhood Network (AfECN), Nairobi Kenya April 2019-the present.
- Member, The Global Diplomatic Forum, London, United Kingdom June 2020- the present.
- Subscriber, The Association for the Development of Education (ADEA) Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire 2023- the present.
- Member, The Wesley Hall Infant School’s Environmental Club 2007- 2019.
Training
- Diploma in Education (Primary) July 2009- July 2010.
- UNESCO- sponsored PEACE programme (2007) (In-house session) .
- Certificate in The Teaching of English as a Foreign Language, ICAL (UK) Sep 2002- Feb 2003.
- Technology in Education Seminar (1999) - The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development
- Selected Educational webinars hosted by Educational Organizations such as UNICEF and the Africa Early Childhood Network. 2022- the present.
TECHNICAL AND OTHER PROFICIENCIES
- Computer Applications: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, MS Office, Zoom, Google Meet Power Point
- Writing: Proficiency in editing, summarizing, report writing and essay compilation.
- Public Address: Intermediate proficiency in the assembly and operation of the public address equipment.
Timeline
IT Coordinator
The Wesley Hall Infant School
09.2017 - 09.2018
Peripatetic and Class Teacher- Teacher- Learning Support-
The Wesley Hall Infants and Cuthbert Moore Primary School, Barbados
02.2004 - 07.2021
Temporary Teacher (Nature Studies/General Science)
Deacons Primary School, Barbados
01.1997 - 01.2000
Substitute Teacher (Form Teacher)
The Barbados Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School
01.1995 - 01.1996
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
University of New England
Diploma in Education - Primary
University of The West Indies
Certificate in TEFL -
ICAL
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of the West Indies
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