JOB APPLICATIONWhat type of job are you looking for? I'M LOOKING FOR A TEACHING JOB, IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SOCIAL STUDIES, SOCIOLOGY, AGRICULTURAL/INTEGRATED SCIENCE OR ENGLISH LANGUAGE. What nationality are you? I'M A GUYANESE. What languages do you speak (and at what level)? I SPEAK ENGLISH LANGUAGE. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? ANY COUNTRY IN THE CARIBBEAN OR NORTH AMERICA WHERE THE VACANCIES ARISE. What countries have you worked in? I'VE WORKED ONLY IN GUYANA. What countries do you have a visa to work in? I DO NOT POSSESS A VISA TO WORK IN ANY COUNTRY. What field do you currently work in? I'M PRESENTLY THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE. What fields have you worked in before? I'VE WORKED AS HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (AG) FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE (3YRS) & SOCIAL STUDIES (1YR), INTEGRATED SCIENCE & SOCIOLOGY (GRS 12 & 13) What qualifications do you hold? DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE, TRAINED GRADE 1 CLASS 1 TEACHERS' CERTIFICATE, DEGREE IN SOCIOLOGY,CERTIFICATES IN ECE & DEV.PSY, POST GRAD. DIPLOMA IN ADMIN., CERTIFICATES IN CPR & FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? BOTH ARE IMPORTANT DEPENDING ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CULTURE OF A PLACE.IN SOME PLACES THE JOB DEMANDS ARE PREDOMINANTLY FOR SKILLED LABOUR. HOWEVER, I CONSIDER FORMAL EDUCATION MORE VALUABLE SINCE IT PROVIDES A PERSON WITH BOTH THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF VARIOUS SUBJECT AREAS, THUS PROVING THE OPPURTUNITIES FOR FUTURE UPWARD MOBILITY IN A CAREER FIELD OR FUTURE STUDIES. Describe the benefits of working with others WORKING WITH OTHERS OPENS UP OPPURTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT OTHER CULTURES, TO UNDERSTAND & APPRECIATE DIFFERENCES, TO SHARE SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE THAT WOULD PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT AND TO ENRICH ONE'S PERSONAL DRIVE THROUGH CO-OPERATION, ENCOURAGEMENT & CHALLENGES OF CO-WORKERS. Describe the benefits of working alone WORKING ALONE CAN BE BENEFICIAL ONCE THE TASK IS APPROPRIATE. IT GIVES AN INDIVIDUAL THE OPPURTUNITY TO EXPLORE HIS/HER CREAVITY. IT PROMOTES A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY & PRIDE, ALLOWS THE PERSON TO CONTROL THE OUTCOME & FINALLY IT GIVES THE PERSON A SENSE OF OWNERSHIP OF THE TASK. What was your worst working experience? MY WORST WORKING EXPERIENCE WAS NOT BEING ABLE TO COMPLETE A SIMPLE TRANSFER FROM ONE SCHOOL TO ANOTHER, WHICH SHOULD HAVE TAKEN APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH TO COMPLETE. IT ACTUALLY TOOK SIX MONTHS BECAUSE OF DEPARTMENTAL LATHARGY,DUE TO WHICH I WAS NOT PAID THROUGHOUT THAT ENTIRE PERIOD. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON I'VE LEARNT THROUGHTOUT MY CAREER IS THAT THERE ARE CONSTANT CHANGES & CHALLENGES IN THE TEACHING PROFESSION TODAY AND I THEREFORE MUST BE DYNAMIC, ALWAYS SEEKING TO IMPROVE MYSELF PROFESSIONALLY SO AS TO REMAIN AN ASSET TO MY CLIENTS (STUDENTS) AND NOT BECOME OBSOLETE. What unique skills do you have? I POSSESS SKILLS IN GUIDANCE & COUNSELLING, CPR, FABRIC DESIGN & CAKE DECORATION. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? I LOVE TEACHING AND THEREFORE MY FUTURE DREAM JOB IS JUST SIMPLY TO REACH THE HIGHEST LEVEL IN THE PROFESSION AT WHICH TIME I MUST RETIRE WITH MY PHD. TEACHING TODAY HAS ITS NEW CHALLENGES SO I WOULD LIKE VERY MUCH TO WORK IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THERE IS UPMOST HARMONY,RESPECT & CO-OPERATION AMONG ALL STAKEHOLDERS-STUDENTS, TEACHERS/HEADTEACHERS,PARENTS & COMMUNITIES. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? THE MOST INTERESTING ASPECTS OF MY FIELD WOULD BE THE AREA OF PRACTICAL SKILLS WHERE I GET TO ENCOURAGE MY STUDENTS TO EXPLORE AND BE INNOVATIVE, EXPRESSING THEIR NEW IDEAS THROUGH MODELS, EXPERIMENTS,ETC. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? THE LEAST INTERESTING ASPECT OF MY FIELD WOULD BE NOT HAVING THE FACILITIES/EQUIPMENT, ETC TO FUNCTION EFFECTIVELY SINCE THE AREAS OF MY FOCUS REQUIRE A LOT OF PRACTICALS & FIELD TRIPS. What brings the greatest satisfaction to you in the teaching profession? MY GREATEST SATISFACTION COMES AT THE END OF EACH DAY WHEN I CAN SIT BACK AND RELAX WITH A GREAT SMILE KNOWING THAT I'VE DONE MY BEST & THE STUDENTS HAVE GIVEN ME THEIR BEST EVEN IF IT'S NOT BE 100% ACCURATE...AT THE END OF THE YEAR MY GREATEST SATISFACTION COMES WHEN I SEE ALL MY STUDENTS RECIEVING CERTIFICATES AND AT THE END OF MY CAREER WHEN I GO PLACES AND SEE MY STUDENTS IN THEIR TOP OFFICES. How can potential employers contact you? MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS alenakaladin@yahoo.com, TEL# IS 592-643-1674,MY MAILING ADDRESS IS 81 ACCABRE DRIVE,KARA-KARA H/S, MACKENZIE, LINDEN,GUYANA OR 42 ENMORE NORTH, EAST COAST DEMERARA, GUYANA. | 
