Shondrea Jackson
Miami Gardens,Florida
Summary
A highly effective teacher who is determined, personable and tenacious with planning and implementing teaching and learning and supporting administrative initiatives with valuable organizational leadership skills. Energetic Educator and Leader with 20 years of hands-on experience employing range of suitable strategies to foster student learning. Accomplished in revising and updating course materials, evaluating student performance and supervising research and field-based developmental activities. Dedicated to maximizing in-class time.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Hialeah Gardens Middle School
Hialeah Gardens, FL
01.2012 - Current
- EESAC Chairperson, schedule and coordinate monthly meetings, maintain accurate records of meeting dates, and agendas. Communicate with committee members.
- Science Fair Coordinator, S.T.E.A.M. Liaison, Exceptional Student Education (ESE), Science, Social Science
- Plan, implement, and coordinate district science fair and STEM/STEAM designation activities as Science Fair Coordinator
- Develop and deliver science and social science instruction with high engagement and student buy-in using special education routines and instructional strategies
- Create and deliver STEM-centered curriculum to secondary learners
- Increase science and social studies comprehension and vocabulary acquisition using research-based strategies for English Language Learners and students with disabilities
- Taught innovative motivational management strategies for general education students in a co-teaching classroom setting
- Encourage 21st-century skills growth using inquiry-based science and history lab instructional approaches
- Active participant for United Teachers of Dade as Alternate Steward by coordinating monthly meetings and issuing pertinent information about revisions to theFlorida Statue which affect public education
- Active participant on EESAC Committee as EESAC Chairperson and preceding recording Secretary
- Clinically trained to supervise Miami Dade College (MDC) and Florida International University (FIU) pre-service teacher interns and field experience, students.
- Created and sponsored club activities and field trips for girls’ empowerment group.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide the best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide a safe and educational experience.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
Adjunct Instructor
MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Miami, Florida
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Office of Professional Development-, FTCE- ESE (K-12)
- Design, use, and coordinate FTCE tutorials for educators and paraprofessionals seeking educator certification in Exceptional Student Education (ESE K-12)
- Design and reinforce activities and resources in addition to those provided in modules for participants
- Ensure attendance and instruction evaluations for each attendant and award or deny credit.
- Received and responded to teacher requests via letters, emails, telephone calls, and in-person interactions.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Special Education Teacher
Lenora B. Smith Elementary
Miami, FL
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Facilitated reading readiness through vocabulary development, phonics, fluency, alphabet, and word recognition in resource room setting
- Introduced students to pivotal historical and cultural figures in co-teaching classroom using variety of instructional strategies
- Presented core values and literacy awareness through kinesthetic, visual, and sensory team building activities
- Fostered social and emotional learning through role-playing and empathy-building activities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Special Education Teacher
Fredrick Douglass Elementary
Miami, FL
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Introduced students to literacy fundamentals, beginning mathematical concepts, and social and emotional development through various cultural experiences and observances
- Developed and delivered innovative reading, writing, and language arts instruction to meet academic, intellectual, and social needs of learners
- Participated in grade-level planning sessions to align and target instruction using available assessment data
- Maintained excellent classroom management skills and kept students on task
- Provided students and parents with prompt feedback for improvement in student achievement
- Served as lead teacher for African American History Committee, Parent Teacher Association (PTA), Safety Patrol Sponsor, and a progressive member of Principal’s Leadership Team.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Special Education Teacher
Melrose Elementary
Miami, FL
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Designed and delivered engaging language arts and reading instruction in a resource setting
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that supported students, cultivating intrinsic motivation
- Taught practical real-world skill sets through development of habits of mind
- Formulated peer-to-peer professional development to disseminate best practices using current pedagogical research
- Provided students and parents with timely feedback for improvement in student achievement
- Served as School Support Team (SST) coordinator and Black History Month committee chair
- Clinically trained to supervise Miami Dade College (MDC) and Florida International University (FIU) pre-service teacher interns and field experience, students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Adjunct Professor TESOL
Barry University
Miami, FL
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Planned, delivered, and taught two of the META courses (Applied Linguistics and Methods of Teaching Limited English Proficient Students K-12) to preservice teachers
- Designed and instructed each course using a plethora of teaching aids (handouts, transparencies, PowerPoint presentations and computers), motivational tactics, and strategic implementation to engage students in active learning
- Incorporated learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction
- An active member of Barry University’s Graduate Education and Research Department (GEAR) while developing stronger programs for pre-service students in teacher education programs
- Provided students with prompt feedback to improve student achievement.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Special Education Teacher
Ben Sheppard Elementary
Miami, FL
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Prepared lesson plans based upon student’s individual needs while implementing the Florida State Standards
- Individualized lessons as mandated by the students’ IEP in a resource room setting
- Administered and proctored state and district tests
- Consulted with all stakeholders to continue effective communication for the continuous progress of students with disabilities
- Trained and mentored beginning LD/VE teachers in an inclusive and resource room setting
- Served as a presenter for Teachers Training Teachers professional development at theschool site
- Clinically trained to supervised Miami Dade College (MDC) and Florida International University (FIU) preservice teacher interns and field experience students
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, FL05.2017
Master of Science - Technology And T.E.S.O.L. Education
Barry University
Miami, FL05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Varying Exceptionalities , Special Education
Barry University
Miami, FL05.2001
Skills
- Individualized support
- Lesson plan development
Accomplishments
- Summer Academy for ESE Teachers- Reboot, Recharge, Ready
- Pedagogical Strategies to Improve Students' Learning Achievements Through Data Analysis
- Know Your Students
- Data Working in The Classroom
- Teacher LEADership Academy-Professional Learning and Growth Leaders
- Science Fair Coordinator
- Science Textbook Adoption Material Implementation
- Science: Grades 6-8 STEM Integration Repeat
Certification
Professional Certificate (2018-2023)
Educational Leadership (K-12)
Varying Exceptionalities (K-12)
Elementary Education (K-6)
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Social Science (5-9)
Clinical Supervision (district certified)
Affiliations
United Teachers of Dade
Florida Education Association
National Education Association
American Federation of Teachers
Barry University National Alumni Association
St. Thomas University National Alumni Association
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2018 - 08.2018
Educator
Hialeah Gardens Middle School
01.2012 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Lenora B. Smith Elementary
01.2011 - 01.2012
Special Education Teacher
Fredrick Douglass Elementary
01.2009 - 01.2011
Special Education Teacher
Melrose Elementary
01.2006 - 01.2009
Adjunct Professor TESOL
Barry University
01.2004 - 01.2006
Special Education Teacher
Ben Sheppard Elementary
01.2001 - 01.2006
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
St. Thomas University
Master of Science - Technology And T.E.S.O.L. Education
Barry University
Bachelor of Science - Varying Exceptionalities , Special Education
Barry University