1. DAVIA RAMGEET-ROBINSON
Lot 32: 8 Aramina Close, Rosevale Estate  daviaramgeet@yahoo.com/dramgeet-robinson@irwinghigh.org
Spot Valley, St. James, Jamaica, W.I  (876) 407 5441 (c) • (876) 601 2621 (w)
“As an educational leader, Mrs. Ramgeet-Robinson has maintained a healthy balance between work-
orientated goals and relations orientation, thus motivating staff at all levels to give their best. In addition, she
is analytical, perceptive and innovative, and is always exploring new approaches toward greater efficiency at
the individidual, team and organizational levels.
It is my opinion that she is committed to and will continue to make a significant contribution to educational
development wherever she serves”. – Clyde Evans, Senior Education officer, Principal/Advisor, /Ministry of
Education, Jamaica, West Indies.
PRINCIPAL
Lead Inspector of Schools /Educational Advisor/ School Improvement Planning
Highly accomplished and respected educator with a developing but distinguished 10-year career and
continued success enhancing the provision of educational and community services and significantly
improving performance. Expertise in delivering capacity enhancement and building successful and
robust institutions through pedagogical research methodologies, academic, social development and
analysis. Experience in creating educational development initiatives and training programmes for staff
at all levels, coupled with an ability to empower and motivate through hands-on leadership,
continuous appraisal and an open spirit of communication.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Education Policy
Development
People Development
Operations Management
Restructuring
Research & Reporting
Strategic Planning
Training & Leadership
Communication Skills
Needs Assessment
Educational Audit
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IRWIN HIGH SCHOOL, MONTEGO BAY, ST. JAMES Sept.2014 – Current
CURRENTLY ACTING VICE PRINCIPAL
Specifically lend support to the principal and generally to the Senior Management Team (SMT) in the
day-to-day operations, performance activities and strategic development of the school, emphasizing
high quality learning and teaching, the development of staff and middle management, and
maintenance of the school’s ethos of achievement, aspiration, commitment, good citizenship, and
enjoyment. Leads in the development of new policies, structures and practices designed to improve
teaching and learning throughout, while promoting the school, coaching staff and school governors,
and maintaining a visible and positive management profile with colleagues, staff, parents, and
students.
Helps in mentoring highly qualified, motivated teachers that have enhanced the learning arena.
Supports the implementation of a comprehensive School Improvement Plan (SIP) that will position
the school as a ‘school of excellence’ within the next five years.
Supports and guide the implementation of the new Vertical Tutoring system and an innovative
School Information Management System (SIMS): both the only models of their kind in the country.

2. Widely recognized for initiating and implementing best practice standards in curriculum
development and HR accountability, that has helped to reposition the school as a ‘School of the
Future’ which is now noted for its academic and cultural achievements.
Supports the leadership on the development and implementation of processes which support high
quality learning and teaching in the school, including the appropriate development and deployment
of high calibre middle management;
Supports the implementation of a whole-school planning and review process which monitors,
evaluates and review the effects of whole school policy, prioritises, targets and drives action
planning;
Maintains a visible and positive management profile with colleagues, staff, students and parents;
Helps in the promotion of the school to parents, partner schools and the community;
Leads the Science Department as interim HOD whilst still managing the main tasks as acting Vice
Principal.
IRWIN HIGH SCHOOL, MONTEGO BAY, ST. JAMES JAN 1 – APRIL 30, 2014
ACTING PRINCIPAL.
Lead and oversee day-to-day operations, performance activities and strategic development of the
school, emphasizing high quality learning and teaching, the development of staff and middle
management, and maintenance of the school’s ethos of achievement, aspiration, commitment, good
citizenship, and enjoyment. Leads on the development of new policies, structures and practices
designed to improve teaching and learning throughout, while promoting the school, coaching staff and
school governors; and maintaining a visible and positive management profile with colleagues, staff,
parents, and students.
Provided leadership in the framing and communication of the shared vision for the school;
Lead in the development and implementation of strategies to secure high expectations and
standards;
In partnership with all concerned developed effective school policy, structures and practices which
support the achievement of the school’s ambitions;
Developed and built on strengths in leadership at all levels;
Lead on the development and implementation of processes which support high quality learning and
teaching in the school, including the appropriate development and deployment of high calibre
middle management;
As instructional leader, constructed, implemented and monitored the instruments/systems used to
ensure optimum quality of the teaching and learning process across the school;
Implemented the whole-school planning and review process which monitors, evaluates and reviews
the impact of school policies and drives action planning;
Maintained a visible and positive management profile with colleagues, staff, students and parents;
Lead, developed and monitored teams and their work in the pursuit of the school’s aims;
Promoted the school to parents, partner schools and the wider community;
Supported the work of school governors through professional advice and attendance at meetings.
IRWIN HIGH SCHOOL, MONTEGO BAY, ST. JAMES JAN 2013 – JAN 2014
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3. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (TRANSFORMATION LEAD)
Co-manage with the principal and reporting directly to the Board of Management; with responsibility
for the school’s transformation that has been mandated by the Board of Management as part of the
2013/2018 school improvement planning process.
 Designed and conducted a clinical audit of the school to:
 Evaluate the existing conditions of Irwin High School.
 Identify the main areas of focus or concern and communicate these to the school’s
administration
 Assess areas that may be deemed below standards
 Developed a Balance Scorecard for Irwin High School with key performance indicators (KPI) to:
 Align organizational structure of the school behind a shared vision of success, and get all
stakeholders working on the appropriate targets and focusing on student overall achievements.
 Measure whether the comprehensive activities of the school are meeting its objectives in terms
of vision and strategy.
 Identify functions of each department with the school
 List activities designed to address each function
 Identify appropriate measures and timelines
 Determine appropriate targets based on needs assessment
 Conduct assessments/measures to improve curriculum
 Collate, analyze and use data to aid the school in making informed decisions in all aspects of
school life especially in curriculum development
 Create new initiatives to IMPROVE and address the weaknesses identified from the clinical
audit.
MOE/NEI Nov 2012 – Present
LEAD INSPECTOR (NATIONAL EDUCATION INSPECTORATE)
Appointed to provide expertise and coordinate the inspection, development, implementation,
monitoring, and evaluation of improvement strategies for schools:
Strategic audit and responsibilities for over twenty (20) schools, primary to secondary as mandated
by the Ministry of Education through its National Education Inspectorate arm to extensively
investigate, consult with and recommend best practices for schools on the creation and
implementation of their School Improvement strategies and plans.
Worked extensively with schools on the creation and implementation of their School Improvement
Plan.
Gave guidance to schools on the modification and implementation of the national curriculum, and
monitored teaching methods to ensure training received was utilized in classroom practices.
Collaborated with MOE units and delivered detailed inspection reports to the MOE / NEI for
publication.
IRWIN HIGH SCHOOL, MONTEGO BAY, ST. JAMES JAN 2004 – SEPT 2012
SENIOR TEACHER/LIBRARIAN
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4. As a senior teacher, with specific responsibilities for Cultural activities, (2007-2009), as Grade
Coordinator; supervising the grade seven (7) students (2009-2012) and as a House Master (2012-
presently), I supported the principal in overseeing the day-to-day operations, performance activities
and strategic development of the school, emphasizing high quality learning and teaching, the
development of staff and other middle management staff, and maintenance of the school’s ethos of
achievement, aspiration, commitment, good citizenship, and enjoyment.
CITIZENSHIP AND COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION
Member of the Kiwanis Club Jan. 1992 – Dec. 2010
President of the Montego Preparatory School PTA Sept. 2011 – Aug. 2012
Member of Irwin High PTA Executive Sept. 2009 – Aug. 2011
Board Chairman, Brighter Vision Academy and Preparatory Sept. 2013 – 2014
Supervisor, Electoral Commission of Jamaica (EOJ) 2012
QUALIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS
Government Scholarship Awardee for Aspiring Principals’ Course, NCEL/UWI, Jamaica, - 2014
PQP., Professional Qualifications for Principals, NCEL/UWI, Jamaica, - 2014
MSc. Educational Leadership- Summa cum Laude, Central Connecticut State University, USA, - 2012
BSc, School Administration- Summa cum Laude, Western Carolina University, USA, - 2009
Dip. Ed., Secondary Education Diploma in Library Science and History- Honours, Mico University
College, Jamaica, 2003
Registered Trained Teacher, Teachers’ Services Commission, Ministry of Education, 2006
Certificate, NCTVET/TPDCo Team Jamaica Trainer, 2012
Certificate, NVQ-J (Level 1), Data Operations, 2009
REFEREES
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