Yolande Samuels-Cole

Lead online and distance education institution-wide, partnering with deans and faculty to ensure consistent instructional design across online and hybrid courses. Serve as the Institute's lead voice on distance-education planning and design professional development for faculty.

Deliver online instruction to adult and continuing-education learners through the University's online and lifelong-learning division, applying andragogical principles to flexible, learner-centred course design.

Plan and deliver instruction across the IT curriculum, including Introduction to Computers, Microsoft Office applications, and other computer-related courses. Delivered the 'Teaching Online' Nano Training to faculty and contributed to curriculum reviews for programming courses.

Coordinated the development and delivery of online programmes and led the Institute's transition to technology-enabled learning during a period of rapid remote-learning expansion. Provided technical and instructional support to faculty and students using online learning platforms.

Taught Grade 6 students, planning and delivering instruction across the curriculum to support academic and personal development.

Taught grades 3 and 4 as a classroom teacher and science to grades 1 through 6, planning and delivering instruction across the curriculum.

Taught information technology and mathematics, planning and delivering instruction to support student learning.

Delivered CSEC Information Technology to grades 7, 8, 10, and 11, reviewed the grades 7–9 syllabus, and served as TVET instructor for the school's Centre of Excellence.

Taught Information Technology to Grade 6 students, developing their computer literacy, digital skills, and responsible use of technology. Led the TechnoStrikers programme and maintained computer equipment.

Planned and delivered instruction across the Grade 6 curriculum to support students' academic and personal development. Assessed student performance and prepared students for internal and national examinations.

Planned and implemented reading interventions and literacy activities for students requiring additional support. Managed library resources and promoted reading across the school.

Pursuing a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology online, with expected completion in the future.

Bachelor of Education in Computer Science with a focus on Secondary Education, completed in 2012.

Grade: Credit

Diploma in Secondary Education with a focus on Mathematics and Computer Studies, completed with credit.