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Name: Cynthia, Lucilla, Agatha Crump DOB: August 06, 1954 (Antigua W.I, three (3) sons; one (1) grandson

Cynthia Crump (B.Ed.; M.Ed) A graduate of The University of the West Indies (Cave Hill Campus) – Majoring in Assessment & Evaluation (Curricula and Programmes).

I have been an educator for the past thirty-three (33) years; and am presently the Assistant Director of Education - Curriculum, Measurement & Testing, Ministry of Education, Antigua and Barbuda.

My philosophy of life is based on the tenets: hard work, diligence, perseverance and commitment. I am committed to strengthening my capabilities and sharing my knowledge and skills and have therefore accepted every opportunity to take varied roles. Professional experiences include:

Teacher:		Antigua Grammar and Antigua Girls’ High Schools

Lecturer: 		Department of Teacher Education, Antigua State College

Facilitator / Trainer: 	Workshops and Professional Development Seminars at the primary, Secondary and Tertiary Levels; Census 2001

Examiner:		Designing, reviewing, marking and reporting on local High Stakes Examinations

Advisor / Supervisor: 	Research Projects at the Secondary, College/University Levels

Researcher/Evaluator: Education-related projects Writer:	One publication: Designing Fair and Valid Tests and Assignments in 2003/5; Two other unpublished books; educational articles in the Antigua and Barbuda Teachers’ Union Newsletter and daily newspapers

Other Interests: 	Dance – former member of the National Dance Theatre Poetry Reading and Writing (First place in the UNESCO/Antigua state College Poetry Competition in 2004); Music (fulfilling a life-long dream by teaching myself on the keyboard)

In addition, I am driven by the belief:

“Professional Development is important to improve not only the individual, but also others s/he comes in contact with and is responsible for…. --Augustmoon 12:55, 10 March 2007 (CET)