Candie Pollard Sutherland

Owia Village
PO Box 0202
Kingstown
St Vincent

Mobile: (1784) 527-0463 Email: candiepollard@gmail.com

Education

Certificate in Education, Community College, Division of Teacher Education,

Certified in Primary Education
2001 - 2003

Bachelors of Education, University of the West Indies, Open Campus

Majoring in Literacy Studies
Second Class Honors (Lower Division)
Method of Study: Online
Summer 2006/2007 - September 2010

Graduate Diploma, University of West Indies, Open Campus

Instructional Design and Technology
Method of Study : Online
2010 - 2012

Current Experience

Literacy Coordinator, Owia Government School

St Vincent
September 2010
Duties included:
● Develop plans to assist remedial students throughout the school which includes
withdrawals, group sessions and whole class sessions
 ● Conduct Literacy workshop with whole staff
● Continuously upgrade students’ literacy skills, by staying informed of happenings in and
around the world through mediums such as newspapers, and recording and documenting
findings and happenings for future generations to reflect

Brownies Guider, Owia Government School

St Vincent
2011 - Present

Duties include:
● To be a role model and help girls develop a sense of self and become confident, kind,
caring individuals.
● To challenge girls (ages seven seven to nine years old) to reach their individual potential
and empower them to give leadership and service as responsible citizens.
● To maintain good relations and communicate effectively with parents, the public and all
Girl Guide Members.

Computer Skills

● ICT as a tool for supporting learning. Canadian Teachers Federation and Ministry of
Education Summer Institute, 2011.

Professional Development

● Training in Women’s Ministry Leadership, with the General Conference at Churches of

Christ Kingstown Park

● Attending numerous workshop on development in Literacy and Digital Literacy programs

since 2010
Interest and Hobbies

❖ Playing Netball

❖ Hiking and Fishing

❖ Volunteer work
❖ Reading

References

Natasha Nero

Head Teacher

Owia Government School

St Vincent

Telephone: 784 - 527-4165

Mrs. Elva Springer

Langley Park Government School

Park Hill

St. Vincent

Telephone: 784-496-5656