Highly motivated professional seeking a company and position to showcase exceptional skills, talents, and abilities. Demonstrates a diligent work ethic and commitment to peak performance while continuously expanding knowledge in the field. Proficient in coordinating and fostering positive relationships with management, co-workers, staff, clients, and customers to drive the company's success. Committed to excellence and contributing to the overall enhancement of the organization.
Hi, I’m
Lance Jackson
Supervisor
Linden,NJ
Summary
Overview
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Board of Education – Linden Public School System
Substitute Teacher
12.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students
- Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment
- Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student
- Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground and in the cafeteria
- Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plan
- Develop lesson plans and assignments consistent with the regular teacher’s past lesson plans
- Assisting students and student-athletes with SAT/ACT prep, FAFSA, Financial Aide, clearing house and transfer portal, campus and off campus housing, as well as assisting students/athletes with class scheduling and time management techniques.
City of Linden; Dept. of Recreation
Facility Supervisor/Recreation Program Specialist
10.2009 - Current
Job overview
- Create & implement various programs for Kids, Adults & Senior Citizens
- Supervise/oversee all staff (including maintenance crew)
- Serve as liaison to various community groups/partners for hosting events/activities
- Responsible for: all staff/member safety, building maintenance/upkeep, enforcing all facility rules/regulations, policies/procedures, staff payroll/time sheets, programs running smoothly & effectively as well as oversee the collection/deposit of all monies generated from community-oriented programs & facility memberships
- Supervisor of two major recreational facilities (L.M.P.C./PAL) for the City of Linden and all staff.
Delta T. Group (DYFS Affiliate)
Behavioral Assistant
01.2004 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Mentor clients
- Educate clients on the importance of life skills techniques
- Instill morale, ethics and values
- Rehabilitate clients, then prepare them to positively function as productive members of society.
Y.C.S. (Youth Consultation Services)
Child Care Supervisor
02.2008
Job overview
- Supervise child care workers
- Responsible for maintaining safe environment for residents
- Create programs, therapeutic & recreational activities
- Making sure residents & staff follow all guidelines, company policies, procedures, rules and regulations
- Responsible for processing new intakes and deciding if residents are accepted or dismissed
- Dispense resident medication, administer company vehicles for outings
- Responsible for maintaining and allocating all monies for residents and activities.
Wynona M. Lipman Education and Training Center
Recreation Specialist (SH. SPVR.)/De-Escalation Specialist (YCW)
06.2002 - 06.2004
Job overview
- Supervise staff and residents during special events, outings and activities
- Teach and instill in residents the fundamentals of life, various skills, values, ethics, etc
- Prepare treatment plans and rehabilitate residents for society through developmental life skills programs
- Create, design and implement various programs for residents (including aftercare and independent living programs)
- Coach/oversee sports programs while emphasizing the importance of sportsmanship and social interaction
- Specialize in de-escalating residents and/or hostile and/or aggressive situations.
Lucent Technologies
Installer/Service Technician (ACST)
08.2000 - 01.2002
Job overview
- In charge of installing phone lines
- Routing and rerouting power cable
- Installing, servicing, and maintaining service equipment (Beys, Co-Locators, etc.)
- Configuring and diagramming specs for cable rack platform construction
- Ordering tools and materials
- Build, assemble & install cable rack platforms.
Professional Basketball Player
04.1996 - 08.2000
Job overview
- Played Professional Basketball in various Professional Sports Leagues.
Education
University of Arizona Global Campus
Master of Arts in Organizational Management (MAOM) from Project Management
11.2015
University Overview
University of Arizona Global Campus
Master of Arts in Education (MAED) from Family & Community Services
05.2014
University Overview
New Mexico State/University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts (BA) w/Honors from Business Management/Applied Behavioral Science
11.2012
University Overview
Professional School of Business
Real Estate License (Licensed Realtor and member of The NCJAR (North Central Jersey Association of Realtors))
04.2004
University Overview
College of Southern Idaho
Associate of Arts (AA) from Liberal Arts
05.1993
University Overview
Skills
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Power Point
- Outlook
- Quicken
- Rhumbus
- Qwik Loan
- Access
- Invest One
- Lotus 1-2-3
- FAMAS
- Various social media platforms
- Spreadsheet and word processing programs
- Community Pass
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Played professional Basketball in various leagues (including a brief stint with The NBA’s Charlotte Hornets’ 1996/1997 Basketball Teams)
- Public Speaking
- Motivational Speaking
- Group Seminars/workshops, etc.
- Trained in PRT (Physical Restraint Techniques)
- Handle With Care
- CPR Certified
- Director/Organizer of various Academic, Sports, Cultural & Educational Programs for The Team Triple Threat and Bernice Jackson Foundations
- Former Member of Gang Crisis Intervention Unit
- Med Certified (to dispense medication)
- Community Pass
- Graduated Cum Laude
- SORA Security Officer Certified (by NJ State Police)
- Licensed Real Estate Agent
- Member of NARS
- CYSA
- Varsity Boys Basketball Coach (Head Ass’t.) for Newark Tech HS (2017-2019)
- Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach for Rutgers-Newark University (2022-2024)
References
References
Available Upon RequestSports (exercising), Cooking, Traveling, Watching Movies, Learning, Reading, Music
Sports (exercising), Cooking, Traveling, Watching Movies, Learning, Reading, Music
I love to play golf, swim, work out, play basketball, travel across the world to places I've never been. I love cooking and preparing meals, as well as watching movies (everything from action, drama, suspense and horror to love stories. I love learning new things and reading. I also love music in all forms (especially live music).
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Board of Education – Linden Public School System
12.2015 - Current
Facility Supervisor/Recreation Program Specialist
City of Linden; Dept. of Recreation
10.2009 - Current
Behavioral Assistant
Delta T. Group (DYFS Affiliate)
01.2004 - 01.2012
Recreation Specialist (SH. SPVR.)/De-Escalation Specialist (YCW)
Wynona M. Lipman Education and Training Center
06.2002 - 06.2004
Installer/Service Technician (ACST)
Lucent Technologies
08.2000 - 01.2002
Professional Basketball Player
04.1996 - 08.2000
Child Care Supervisor
Y.C.S. (Youth Consultation Services)
02.2008
University of Arizona Global Campus
Master of Arts in Organizational Management (MAOM) from Project Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
Master of Arts in Education (MAED) from Family & Community Services
New Mexico State/University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts (BA) w/Honors from Business Management/Applied Behavioral Science
Professional School of Business
Real Estate License (Licensed Realtor and member of The NCJAR (North Central Jersey Association of Realtors))
College of Southern Idaho
Associate of Arts (AA) from Liberal Arts
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