Edisa Eugene
Soufrière
Summary
Dedicated and eager to help young people reach full potential through positive and effective support. Compassionate and encouraging with [Number] years of experience working with youth of all ages. Assists youth in navigating various situations using healthy coping skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Youth Worker
Government of St. Lucia, Ministry of Youth Development and Sports
07.2022 - Current
- Enhanced youth engagement by implementing innovative programs and activities tailored to their interests.
- Strengthened community partnerships through regular collaboration with local organizations and schools.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
- Contributed to development of individualized plans to support youth goal achievement.
- Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
- Facilitated youth development and leadership programs for young people from diverse backgrounds.
- Developed and delivered educational workshops to support youth in understanding and navigating real-world experiences.
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
Substitute Teacher
Ministry Of Education-Bouton R.C Combined School
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Taught grade 3 students
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Substitute Teacher
Ministry Of Education- Les Etangs Combined School
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
Principal's assistant
Ministry Of Education-Les Etangs Combined School
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Júnior Chef ( Internship)
Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
04.2018 - 04.2018
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large orders.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing and presenting visually appealing dishes in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Psychology
University of The Southern Caribbean
Maracas Valley, Trinidad & Tobago06.2024
Cape
Vieux Comprehensive Secondary School - A 'level
La Resource, St. Lucia08.2020
High School Diploma -
Soufriere Comprehensive Secondary School
Cresslands , Soufriere 07.2018
No Degree -
Soufriere Primary School
Palmiste Road , Soufriere 07.2013
Skills
● Leadership Skills
● Skilled in Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
● Teamwork
● Communication
● Attention to Detail
● Bookkeeping
● Public speaking
● Bilingual Speaker (fluent English & Creole , Basic Spanish )
- Empathy Development
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Community Outreach
- Case Management
● Tactful
● Conflict resolution
● Patience
Certification
- Facilities Management Level 1 – University of the West Indies
- Social Media and Marketing – Springboard
- First Aid
- How policy affect youth (Commonwealth Youth Academy)
- Navigating leaders as a young woman (Commonwealth Youth Academy)
- Introduction to dementia in the Caribbean (Commonwealth Youth Academy)
- Introduction to Cyber Security (White Hat Technology Solutions)
- Budget and Financial Analysis (EBSI Export Academy)
- Managing Personal Finances (EBSI Export Academy)
- Excel Advanced (EBSI Export Academy)
- Excel Expert (EBSI Export Academy)
- Creating reports in Excel (EBSI Export Academy)
- Bookkeeping (EBSI Export Academy)
- Soap making
- Basic First aid
- Proposal Writing
- Fire building
- Camp skills 1,2,3
- Women in Politics (Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL)
Accomplishments
- Choir Member: 2013-2018
- Soufriere Comprehensive Afro Dance Troupe 2013-2018
- Peer Helper: 2014-2018
- St. Lucia Cadet Corps 2013-2019
- Student Council 2016-2018 (President)
- Footballer: 2013 – 2018
- Volleyball 2013- 2018
- Young Leaders 2014- 2018 (Most outstanding Young Leader 2016)
- Head Prefect 2016 – 2018
- Outstanding Student Leader Award – 2018
- Special Contribution to School Life Award – 2018
- Special Award for Office Administration – 2018
- The Arthur Allain Music Award - 2018
- House Captain – 2017-2018
- A’ level Student Organization: 2018- 2019 (Public Relations Officer)
- A’ level Student Organization: 2019-2020 (President)
- Most Outstanding Academic Performance in Tourism Award
- Most Outstanding Academic Performance in Entrepreneurship Award
- 2nd place winner of Global Entrepreneurship Sir Arthur Community College Competition – 2018
- 2011-Ongoing Soufriere Senior Female Football Team
- 2010-Ongoing Black Panthers Youth and Sports Club (Footballer and First aider)
- 2019-2022 Youth Empowered to Service – Soufriere district Youth Coordinator
- 2022-2024 Soufriere Youth and Sports Council – General Secretary
- 2022-2023 Soufriere Males Senior Team Manager for Island Cup Tournament
- 2023-Ongoing Soufriere Male Senior Team Manager for Island Cup Tournament
- 2023-Ongoing 2nd Vice President of DAAYS (Soufriere District)
- 2023- Ongoing Youth Month Committee (Ministry of Youth Development and Sports)
- 2023- Delegate at the Caribbean Youth Leaders’ Summit in Tobago
- 2023- Soufriere Males Senior Team Manager for Blackheart Football Knockout Competition
Skills Qualities
- Leadership Skills
- Skilled in Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Bookkeeping
- Public speaking
- Bilingual Speaker (fluent English Creole , Basic Spanish )
- Tactful
- Conflict resolution
- Patience
Qualifications
Food, Nutrition and Health, I, Electronic Document Preparation and Management, I, English A, II, Office Administration, II, Spanish, II, Mathematics, III, Social Studies, III, Physics, III, Unit 1, Entrepreneurship, I, Tourism, II, Sociology, III, Communications Studies, III, Unit 2, Entrepreneurship, I, Tourism, II, Sociology, III, Caribbean Studies, II
Overview
St. Lucian, 05/03/01, Cressland, Soufriere
References
- Mrs. Joel Charlemagne, Principal at Soufriere Comprehensive Secondary School, jcharlemagne@scss.edu.lc, +1758 5194479
- Ms Rhea Charles, Teacher at the Soufriere Comprehensive Secondary School, rheacharles154@gmail.com, +1758 3848089
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Creole
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Community Youth Worker
Government of St. Lucia, Ministry of Youth Development and Sports
07.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Ministry Of Education-Bouton R.C Combined School
05.2022 - 07.2022
Substitute Teacher
Ministry Of Education- Les Etangs Combined School
05.2021 - 07.2021
Principal's assistant
Ministry Of Education-Les Etangs Combined School
01.2021 - 05.2021
Júnior Chef ( Internship)
Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
04.2018 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - General Psychology
University of The Southern Caribbean
Cape
Vieux Comprehensive Secondary School - A 'level
High School Diploma -
Soufriere Comprehensive Secondary School
No Degree -
Soufriere Primary School
- Facilities Management Level 1 – University of the West Indies
- Social Media and Marketing – Springboard
- First Aid
- How policy affect youth (Commonwealth Youth Academy)
- Navigating leaders as a young woman (Commonwealth Youth Academy)
- Introduction to dementia in the Caribbean (Commonwealth Youth Academy)
- Introduction to Cyber Security (White Hat Technology Solutions)
- Budget and Financial Analysis (EBSI Export Academy)
- Managing Personal Finances (EBSI Export Academy)
- Excel Advanced (EBSI Export Academy)
- Excel Expert (EBSI Export Academy)
- Creating reports in Excel (EBSI Export Academy)
- Bookkeeping (EBSI Export Academy)
- Soap making
- Basic First aid
- Proposal Writing
- Fire building
- Camp skills 1,2,3
- Women in Politics (Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL)
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