Don’t Limit Yourself to a Job Title  

Career SuccessLearning & DevelopmentHigher Education
Written By Jonathan Bratt

Published by Dawn Grossenbacher

 August 2020

Some people were privileged to be born knowing what they want to do in life. They have a linear path to learn and get a job . . . The rest of us are fortunate to be on a learning journey of continuous improvement and evolution.

My Story

I started my academic career studying criminal/social justice because I was focused on helping people overcome various personal issues that included substance abuse and domestic violence. My passions revolve around equality, equity, and expanded opportunities.

  • My objective was to help people achieve their personal goals.

After graduation, I obtained a job in manufacturing which led to new interests in organizational leadership, project management, supply chain management, and operations. I continued my studies to revolve around what I confirmed as meaningful to boost my work performance so I could deliver the best results for individuals and teams.

  • My objective was to help individuals and teams meet their professional goals.

My objective is to help individuals and teams meet their goals.

Meanwhile, I realized the value of human performance improvement and discovered how I could leverage my skills to motivate and support individuals and teams by learning how to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate learning material. This led me to study learning design, educational technology, information technology, and user experience design. I combined all of my experience and currently have the opportunity to help individuals meet their personal and professional goals and support teams so they could deliver results.

  • My objective is to help individuals and teams meet their goals.

What does all of this mean? Don’t limit yourself to a job title. The name of my role changed over the years but my passion never did. I was always helping others achieve their goals. Education is never a waste of time because each degree opened new doors so I could help people which enabled me to achieve my goal of doing meaningful work.

Jonathan Bratt

Jonathan Bratt joined the faculty of University College of the Cayman Islands in 2017 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Arts and Humanities. Prior faculty appointments include the American International College of Arts and Sciences in Antigua, where he taught English and Film Studies, and Bahamas Baptist Community College and Success Training College both located in Nassau, The Bahamas.

During his career Mr. Bratt has been deeply involved in program development, playing a central role in the design of a Bachelor of Education program at Bahamas Baptist Community College. Mr. Bratt also brings extensive experience as an Academic Probation Officer, Faculty Advisor, Academic Advisor, and Deputy Examinations Officer in addition to his expertise as Program Coordinator and Course Coordinator. 

  • BA, Combined Honours in English and Film Studies, Western University

  • BEd, Western University

  • MA, Twentieth Century British Literature and Modern Film, National University

  • EdD, Educational Leadership and Management in Higher Education, The University of the West Indies (in progress)

  • Graduate, Oxford Executive Leadership Programme, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

  • Graduate, Learning Design and Technology Graduate Certificate, Harvard University (in progress)

  • Graduate, Higher Education Teaching Certificate, Harvard University

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