Ramone Anthony Styles
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Experienced educator with focus on Modern Foreign Languages, committed to fostering stimulating learning environment. Skilled in curriculum development and student engagement, ensuring high levels of achievement through interactive and immersive teaching methods. Proven ability to adapt lesson plans to cater to diverse learning needs, enhancing both language proficiency and cultural awareness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
High School Teacher of French and Spanish
Emirates International School Meadows
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2025.08
- Delivered IB French and Spanish curriculum, designing engaging, student-centered lessons.
- Assessed student progress and provided targeted feedback to enhance language proficiency.
- Collaborated on curriculum planning and projects, strengthening organizational and problem-solving skills
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Participated in school committees and working groups focused on improving school policies, environment, and community relations.
- Organized extracurricular activities to promote students' holistic development.
Head of Faculty
Northfleet Technology College
Gravesend, Kent
2024.09
- Conducted regular curriculum reviews and updates in line with current educational research and pedagogy.
- Coordinated with examination boards to ensure compliance with national standards and expectations.
- Collaborated with department heads to integrate cross-curricular themes and promote cohesive learning experiences.
- Reviewed and revised policy documents related to curriculum delivery, assessment, and evaluation.
- Analysed student performance data to identify areas for curriculum improvement and intervention.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive curriculum plans to meet educational standards and objectives.
- Oversaw the integration of technology into the curriculum, promoting digital literacy among students.
- Promoted inclusive education by adapting curriculum content to cater to diverse learning needs and styles.
- Led professional development sessions for teaching staff to enhance instructional strategies.
- Conducted regular meetings with academic staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive teaching environment.
- Provided pastoral care and academic advising to students, supporting their educational and personal development.
MFL Teacher
Thamesview School
Gravesend, Kent
2023.08 - 2024.08
- Organised engaging resources to promote student learning and progress against course objectives.
- Evaluated student language developments through verbal and written assessments, providing extra support to struggling or underachieving pupils.
- Tailored language instruction to suit varying age and competence levels.
- Undertook administrative tasks including tasking registers, marking coursework and assessing student attendance records.
- Provided classroom support to students being instructed in non-native languages.
Assistant Academic Staff Support Coordinator
Merl Grove High School
Kingston
2022.09 - 2023.08
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine and address support needs.
- Advocated for equitable access to resources, working with community organisations to foster connections.
- Drove continuous improvement related to the use of new teaching tools, training methods and the improvement of online doctoral education instruction.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars to enhance quality of teaching, and academic success strategies.
- Conducted regular academic advising sessions, addressing challenges and exploring opportunities for student growth.
Assistant Year 8 Coordinator
Merl Grove High School
Kingston
2022.09 - 2023.08
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Took lead role in managing student behaviour across school following set school policies for discipline.
- Collaborated with parents and carers to support and improve student development.
- Promoted and safeguarded welfare of children and young people within school compound.
- Worked with head of year to deliver appropriate programmes of professional development for staff within year group.
- Deputised in head of year’s absence to lead high-achieving teaching staff.
Teacher of French
Merl Grove High, School
Kingston
2021.09 - 2023.08
- Created and implemented lesson plans based on child-led interests and curiosities.
- Spearhead the Department of Modern Languages Excellence Awards Initiative.
- Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives that focused on student-first, hands-on and experiential learning to foster French instruction.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Organised themed lessons to highlight various French-speaking countries and raise cultural awareness in students.
- Targeted practice and revision to develop students' abilities in reading, listening, speaking and writing.
- Trained students for French essay writing competition to add achievements to resume.
- Monitored difficulties in students to provide extra coaching and assistance.
- Implemented extra-curricular programmes to boost student interest in French history.
Receptionist and Typist
Medirays Ltd
Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica
2015.04 - 2017.09
- Welcomed guests and clients in friendly, positive manner.
- Handled incoming telephone calls, taking accurate messages and relaying to personnel to support timely communication.
- Filed and maintained invoices, customer records and other paperwork to facilitate ease of retrieval.
- Used Microsoft Office to track information, update records and write correspondence.
- Captured and processed client information, entering data into online systems for wider company use.
Taxpayer Service Officer
Tax Administration Jamaica
Port Maria, St. Mary, Jamaica
2012.04 - 2015.02
- Delivered outstanding customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Delivered professional and courteous service to individuals, even in challenging situations.
- Maintained constant presence at front counter to receive enquiries.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health Policy
Liverpool John Moores University
United Kingdom 2025.11 -
Bachelor of Education - Modern Languages
Shortwood Teachers’College
77 Shortwood Road, Kingston 8 2017.09 - 2021.07
Skills
- Behaviour management
- Language curriculum development
- Active listening
- Inclusive education
- Strategic planning
- Project planning and coordination
- Team leadership and motivation
- Data analysis
- Health and safety awareness
Certification
- Human Resource: Hiring and Managing Talent in the 21st Century Certificate obtained in February 2024
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) obtained in January 2024
- 120-Hour TESOL/TEFL Certificate obtained in 2021
Languages
English
Native language
English
Native
French
Advanced
Spanish
Upper intermediate
Affiliations
- Performing arts, including theatre, acting, and film performance.
- Music with a particular interest in playing musical instruments.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Science - Public Health Policy
Liverpool John Moores University
2025.11 -
High School Teacher of French and Spanish
Emirates International School Meadows
2025.08
Head of Faculty
Northfleet Technology College
2024.09
MFL Teacher
Thamesview School
2023.08 - 2024.08
Assistant Academic Staff Support Coordinator
Merl Grove High School
2022.09 - 2023.08
Assistant Year 8 Coordinator
Merl Grove High School
2022.09 - 2023.08
Teacher of French
Merl Grove High, School
2021.09 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Education - Modern Languages
Shortwood Teachers’College
2017.09 - 2021.07
Receptionist and Typist
Medirays Ltd
2015.04 - 2017.09
Taxpayer Service Officer
Tax Administration Jamaica
2012.04 - 2015.02