Aldray Barwise

Visionary and strategic educator with 7+ years of experience in curriculum, instruction, and school leadership across Grades 1–12. Proven track record as a High School Principal and instructional leader driving academic growth, strengthening school culture, and developing high-performing teams. Skilled in curriculum alignment, teacher development, assessment, and school improvement.

Adept at building relationships, leading with integrity, and creating environments where students and teachers thrive.

Social Studies & English Teacher - Bavaro Innovation School - Bavaro, Dominican Republic

(2026-02)

• Deliver engaging Social Studies and English instruction to diverse learners (Grades 1–12).
• Design differentiated, standards-aligned lessons that foster critical thinking and literacy.
• Use technology and innovative strategies to create active, student-centered learning.
• Assess student progress and adjust instruction to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen curriculum and school initiatives.

High School Principal - Cathedral Community School - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

(2024-11 - 2025-12)

• Provided strategic leadership for academics, implementing data team protocols and PLC structures to ensure curriculum alignment and instructional coherence.
• Launched a college readiness initiative that improved program effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Increased faculty retention to 95% and advanced course enrollment by 25%.
• Reduced behavioral incidents by 50% and increased student proficiency by 5% within 14 months.
• Strengthened family and community engagement through open communication and consistent updates.

English Teacher & Curriculum Specialist - Progressive English Services - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

(2023-01 - 2024-10)

• Designed and delivered English language instruction for diverse proficiency levels.
• Developed differentiated materials and project-based learning experiences.
• Used formative and summative assessments to monitor progress and adapt instruction.
• Promoted cultural awareness and real-world application to boost engagement and achievement.

Assistant Principal (Instructional Leader) - Streatham Secondary School - London, UK

(2014-01 - 2023-11)

As a key member of school leadership for nearly a decade, acted as the de facto instructional leader, focusing on curriculum, teacher development, and assessment.

• Led a K–12 curriculum alignment initiative that eliminated 20% content redundancy and improved middle school proficiency by 12%.
• Designed and delivered high-impact professional development for 45 teachers, resulting in a 15% increase in satisfactory student growth.
• Managed assessment frameworks and used data to drive instructional decisions.
• Piloted restorative practices using behavioral data, reducing major referrals by 22%.
• Led recruitment, hiring, and onboarding for 15 instructional staff, implemented a mentor program that achieved a 90% first-year teacher retention rate.
• Digitized the teacher evaluation and feedback system, increasing efficiency and time for instructional coaching.

M.Ed. - Education - University of Wales (2018 - 2018)

BA - Religion - Northern Caribbean University (2014 - 2014)