As an educator and administrative professional with a Bachelor of Education (Secondary), I blend classroom instruction with efficient office operations to support students, colleagues, and stakeholders. I bring over eight years of experience across teaching, customer service, library and records management, accounts receivable, and HR support, and I thrive in remote roles that require independent work, clear communication, and meticulous organization. I am proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, hold NVQ-J qualifications in Training & Assessment (Level IV) and Administrative Assistance (Level III), and I am passionate about applying cross-functional skills to deliver quality outcomes in education and administrative settings.

Alden Ricketts

As an educator and administrative professional with a Bachelor of Education (Secondary), I blend classroom instruction with efficient office operations to support students, colleagues, and stakeholders. I bring over eight years of experience across teaching, customer service, library and records management, accounts receivable, and HR support, and I thrive in remote roles that require independent work, clear communication, and meticulous organization. I am proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, hold NVQ-J qualifications in Training & Assessment (Level IV) and Administrative Assistance (Level III), and I am passionate about applying cross-functional skills to deliver quality outcomes in education and administrative settings.

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As an educator and administrative professional with a Bachelor of Education (Secondary), I blend classroom instruction with efficient office operations to support students, colleagues, and stakeholders. I bring over eight years of experience across teaching, customer service, library and records management, accounts receivable, and HR support, and I thrive in remote roles that require independent work, clear communication, and meticulous organization.

I am proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, hold NVQ-J qualifications in Training & Assessment (Level IV) and Administrative Assistance (Level III), and I am passionate about applying cross-functional skills to deliver quality outcomes in education and administrative settings.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Teacher of Geography at Black River High School
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Delivered NSC/CSEC-aligned Geography instruction to Grades 8 and 10; integrated digital tools and project-based learning to connect theory to real-world environmental contexts; managed classroom behaviour and maintained a Form Teacher register (attendance) for Grade 10; designed and administered multiple assessment types including tests, projects, and formative tasks.
Student Teacher – Geography (Practicum IV) at May Day High School
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Instructed Grades 7 and 9 Geography using differentiated strategies and multimedia resources; invigilated end-of-term examinations and maintained assessment documentation; built positive student rapport and fostered engagement with geography and environmental topics.
Student Teacher – Geography (Practicum III) at Knox College High School
January 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024
Delivered geography lessons to Grades 7, 8, and 11 with tailored instructional approaches; prepared and administered formative assessments aligned to curriculum objectives.
Customer Service Officer at Post and Telecommunications Department
February 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Processed and delivered incoming mail and parcels in compliance with postal procedures; handled customer queries and escalations professionally; collaborated with team members to manage daily operational tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Clerical Assistant / Tuck-Shop Operator at Knockalva Polytechnic College
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Managed stock procurement, rotation, and daily cash reconciliation for the campus tuck-shop; provided photocopying, printing, and document support to administrative staff and students; delivered frontline service to students and staff across multiple support functions.
Junior Clerk – Accounts Receivable at Chukka Caribbean Adventures
March 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Selected and processed vouchers within the company's accounting system to generate proforma invoices; assisted with document scanning, copying, filing, and information logging to maintain accurate records.
Library Assistant at Sam Sharpe Teachers' College
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Maintained library organisation through shelf management, cataloguing, and processing of new acquisitions; performed data entry tasks and assisted students and visitors with locating library resources; represented the library at campus and off-campus events.
Demonstrator at Northwest TVET Institute – Kenilworth Campus
May 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Assisted instructors in the IBST Department with administrative support, invigilating, and document reproduction; reconciled trainee lunch ticket records and managed telephone correspondence.
HR Clerk (Trainee) at Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa
January 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Supported HR staff with telephone handling, document filing, and office machine operations (scanning, printing, laminating); performed data entry and created/edited documents using Microsoft Word and Excel; participated in staff training exercises and HR-related projects.

Education

B.Ed Secondary Education at Church Teachers' College, Mandeville
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
NVQ-J Training & Assessment Lv. IV at HEART College of Innovation and Technology
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Admin. Assistant Lv. III Diploma at Northwest TVET Institute – Kenilworth Campus
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
CSEC (10 Subjects) at Cornwall College, Montego Bay
October 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019

Qualifications

NVQ-J Training & Assessment Lv. IV
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Admin. Assistant Lv. III Diploma
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Small Business Mgmt. Certificate
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Professional Services