Joy Clarke

Joy Clarke has a diverse and extensive work history, with experience spanning various educational institutions and roles. Joy has been a Research Supervisor at The University of the West Indies since 2017, where they also work as an Online Facilitator for the FOUN1501 course. Prior to this, they served as a Course Coordinator and Group Facilitator at the University of the West Indies Online Campus. Joy has also worked as an Online Facilitator and eTutor at the University of the West Indies Open Campus. Joy has experience in assessment and examination management, having worked as a Chief Examiner/Team Leader at the Caribbean Examinations Council. Joy has also held teaching positions at St Maarten Academy, Knox College High School, and various secondary schools in St. Lucia, Grenada, and Guyana. Their roles have included academic coaching, teacher supervision, and departmental leadership.

Joy Clarke has a diverse education history. Joy obtained a Masters in Education from The University of Sheffield from 2006 to 2009, with a focus on Educational Studies. In 2003 and 2004, they earned a Certificate in Counseling from the United Theological College of the West Indies. From 1994 to 1997, they pursued the Advanced Diploma in Education (equivalent to a BA) from the University of London, with a specialization in Teaching of Science, Education in Developing Countries, and Curriculum Development. Their undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, was obtained from the University of Guyana from 1985 to 1989. Prior to that, they completed a Trained Teacher Certificate in Teaching Agricultural Science/Science from Cyril Potter College of Education in 1978 and 1979. Joy also holds a Diploma in Agriculture from the Guyana School of Agriculture, earned between 1976 and 1978. In terms of certifications, they are certified to teach Agriculture in New York (USA) schools, although the institution and the date of obtaining the certification are not provided. Additionally, it is noted that they attended East Ruimveldt Secondary in Georgetown, Guyana, South America from 1968 to 1974, but no degree or field of study is specified.