Marie Thérèse Richardson
Education
88 Rue Du Morne Valois ,St. Martin
Summary
Enthusiastic, principled, visionary Diploma Programme Coordinator, English teacher and former Assistant School Manager who offers 28 years in education with 20 years in educational management functions. Motivated to create a vision that will strengthen relationships among staff, teachers, students, administrators and parents. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with stakeholders of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds through cognitive and emotional empathy.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
55
55
years of professional experience
Work History
IB Diploma Programme Coordinator
St Dominic High School
Reward, St.Maarten
08.2010 - Current
- Inform all stakeholders about the learner profile and the mission of the IB.
- Ensure that legal guardians and candidates understand the curriculum and assessment requirements of the Diploma Programme and what subjects are offered by the school.
- Draft handbook for parents and students
- Ensure that Diploma Programme subjects are scheduled so they meet the IB recommended number of teaching hours and provide maximum concurrency of learning for candidates.
- Site-based coordinator for Pamoja online IB courses
- Schedule and invigilate Pamoja trial and end of year exams
- Ensure that legal guardians and candidates are provided with a copy of General regulations: Diploma Programme when candidates are enrolled in the programme.
- Provide teachers with up-to-date information about changes to courses of study, assessment requirements and administration.
- Ensure that teachers are provided access to MyIB and that they are aware of the resources available on the site.
- Ensure that all teachers have access to the relevant Coordinator’s notes when these become available.
- Publish an internal calendar of all due dates for the receipt/submission of candidates’ assessment material and other material/information required by the IB.
- Ensure that teachers are provided with an opportunity for professional development related to the
- Provide information to teachers about opportunities to network with other IB teachers.
- Ensure that the school academic policy is aligned with the IB expectations, that teachers implement it and that both teachers and candidates are aware of the requirements and penalties imposed on candidates for breaches of IB regulations.
- Coordinate the payment of IB fees
- Submit advance notice registration requirements, according to deadlines set by IB
- Register candidates for an examination session, according to deadlines
- Ensure teachers meet internal and external IB deadlines Provide candidates with personal examination schedules, student codes and PIN numbers
- Conduct the written examinations in May/November in compliance with instructions in the current edition of The conduct of IB Diploma Programme examinations.
- Ensure candidates and invigilators are provided with relevant information about examination regulations. Provide examination training
- Ensure that teachers provide feedback on the examination papers.
- Provide candidates and legal guardians with guidance on university recognition and the university results service. (Request for results)
- Coordinate with Career Counselor to provide advice on subjects and universities
- Ensure that requirements for theory of knowledge are properly coordinated, and teachers of other IB subjects understand the nature and importance of this core requirement.
- Ensure that the extended essay is administered according to requirements in the current guide and that candidates and teacher-supervisors are fully aware of these requirements.
- Collaborate with school librarian on the EE process
- If required, prepare the self-study and accompanying documents for programme evaluation and organize the evaluation visit (if applicable). Every 5 years
- Prepare statistical report of IB results after every exam period
- Purchase of resources for the school eg. Active Parenting, IB support material etc.
- Coordinate press releases for the school and submitting to media outlets
- Organize information sessions, parent evenings
- Draft mock and IB exam calendars
- Lead IB meetings
- Draft the Diploma Programme Admissions application and coordinate the admissions process with the Career Counselor, IB teachers and school secretary
- Have support meetings with IB students (individually) and parents as needed
- Consult with Care team regarding SEL support for IB students
- Act as advocate for student concerns
- Monitor innovation in curriculum/education practices
- Coordinate professional development for teachers
English Teacher
St Dominic High School
Reward, Other
08.1995 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Prepared students for CXC-CSEC
- Developed relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Organized field trips for Form 4 and IB students to increase interest in Visual Arts, Literature and local patrimony.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify behavioral, attendance and homework issues.
- Planned coursework to introduce students to expository, narrative, persuasive, and creative writing.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material - Oedipus Rex on the Dr. Phil Show
- Consulted with teachers in Spanish disciplines to identify and adopt successful cross curriculum instructional strategies.
- Served as Head of Department and led subject team meetings to develop and update course curricula.
Vice Principal
St Dominic High School
Reward, Other
08.2001 - 06.2020
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Assisted with scheduling, orientation, and other support areas.
- Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
- Planned and implemented professional development programs.
- Reviewed teaching curriculum via course outlines for all subjects and forms.
- Organized placement examinations
- Acted as principal/school manager as needed for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making.
- Assisted in leading staff meetings and report card discussions
- Examination coordination CXC and Cambridge
- Liaison with teachers, students, staff, schoolboard, parents and community
- Assist in the ordering of instructional materials.
- Share the life of the school with the local community
- Give support to staff, teachers, students and parents.
- Facilitate suggestions and ideas from staff, teachers and students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Queen's College
Flushing, New York 09.1984 - 07.1987
Juris Doctor - Law
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
New York 08.1988 - 06.1991
No Degree - Economics And Accounting
College of The Holy Cross
Massachusetts 08.1980 - 06.1981
Skills
Facilitator
Curriculum implementation
Verbal and written communication
Documentation
Student support
Policy and procedure adherence
Academic administration
Staff Management
Certification
Management in Education POST HBO-NACSI 2013-2015
Timeline
Management in Education POST HBO-NACSI 2013-2015
06-2015
IB Diploma Programme Coordinator
St Dominic High School
08.2010 - Current
Vice Principal
St Dominic High School
08.2001 - 06.2020
English Teacher
St Dominic High School
08.1995 - Current
Juris Doctor - Law
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
08.1988 - 06.1991
Bachelor of Arts - English
Queen's College
09.1984 - 07.1987
No Degree - Economics And Accounting
College of The Holy Cross
08.1980 - 06.1981