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Aja Jackson

Houston

Summary

To secure a position as a teacher's assistant or substitute in the science classroom, and utilize my dedication to foster the quality education required for a child's development. Develop and promote creativity and higher-order thinking skills that increase the performance of the students. Skilled in supporting student growth in diverse classroom settings. Known for excellent presentation, communication and facilitation skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Biology Teacher

The Pro-Vision Academy
Houston
02.2018 - 08.2021
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as quantum mechanics, particle physics, and optics.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  • Evaluate and grade students' classwork, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  • Taught classes to instill students with fundamental knowledge of physics.

Teacher's Instructional Aid

CORE Academy
Houston
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Assisted teachers with student data and classroom management.
  • Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.

Mail Clerk/ Mail Carrier

United States Postal Service
Baton Rouge
02.2005 - 05.2013
  • Obtain signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail; collect associated charges; and complete any necessary paperwork.
  • Sort mail for delivery, arranging it in delivery sequence.
  • Deliver mail to residences and business establishments along specified routes by walking and/or driving, using a combination of satchels, carts, cars, and small trucks.
  • Return to the post office with mail collected from homes, businesses, and public mailboxes.
  • Turn in money and receipts collected along mail routes.
  • Sign for cash-on-delivery and registered mail before leaving the post office.
  • Record address changes and redirect mail for those addresses.
  • Hold mail for customers who are away from delivery locations.
  • Bundle mail in preparation for delivery or transportation to relay boxes.
  • Leave notices telling patrons where to collect mail that could not be delivered.
  • Meet schedules for the collection and return of mail.
  • Return incorrectly addressed mail to senders.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Pearland, TX
05-2027

M.Ed - Curriculum & Instruction

University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - General Education

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
05.2016

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Effective communication
  • Curriculum development
  • Biology lab management
  • IEP design
  • Classroom management
  • Activity planning
  • Laboratory equipment operation
  • Interactive classroom instruction
  • Science Lab Supervision
  • Subject matter expertise

References

References available upon request

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the Month CORE Academy October 2016

Timeline

Biology Teacher

The Pro-Vision Academy
02.2018 - 08.2021

Teacher's Instructional Aid

CORE Academy
08.2015 - 05.2017

Mail Clerk/ Mail Carrier

United States Postal Service
02.2005 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

M.Ed - Curriculum & Instruction

University of St. Thomas

Bachelor of Science - General Education

Texas Southern University

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