Amy Jackson
Boston
Summary
Dedicated educational leader with extensive experience in student advocacy, community outreach, program management, and grant administration. Proven ability to build strong partnerships among families, schools, and districts to support student achievement and social-emotional growth. Skilled in developing and implementing academic support initiatives, managing student services, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Committed to advancing diversity, equity, and educational excellence through collaborative leadership, innovative programming, and strategic stakeholder engagement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
METCO Director
Hingham Public Schools
2022.01 - Current
- Facilitate the educational and social development of METCO students while fostering strong collaboration among parents, students, and the school district.
- Provide assistance in securing academic remediation and tutoring services for students who are struggling academically.
- Write, manage, and oversee the METCO grant.
- Actively participate in monthly METCO Directors’ professional development seminars to support professional growth and development.
- Manage and coordinate the student placement process.
- Communicate with families to provide clear expectations for student learning and behavior, while promoting high academic standards and student success.
- Coordinate bi-monthly parent meetings in Boston.
- Organize and manage the METCO Parent Advisory Board.
- Ensure that students and families are informed about academic support services and summer programming available within their communities.
- Meet regularly with school administrators to monitor and discuss student progress.
- Provide parents and students with resources to support curriculum and learning at home.
- Offer context, guidance, and support to school administrators and staff that are essential to student success.
- Participate in district leadership meetings to discuss overall student progress and program initiatives.
- Support and assist in resolving discipline matters in collaboration with school administrators.
- Attend IEP and parent meetings as requested.
- Supervise all METCO staff members.
METCO Director
Melrose Public Schools
2019.01 - 2022.01
- Facilitate the educational and socialization process of the METCO students and establish collaboration between parents, students and the school district.
- Provides assistance in obtaining academic remediation, tutoring for any struggling student.
- Writes and manages the METCO grant.
- Actively participates in METCO Director’s monthly professional development seminars for professional growth and development.
- Manage and organize the student placement process.
- Communicates with families to give clear expectations for student learning and behavior, and demonstrates belief and structure to help students meet and exceed all academic standards.
- Coordinates bi monthly parent meetings in Boston.
- Organize and manage METCO Parent Advisory Board.
- Ensure that students and parents are aware of academic support and summer programming within their communities.
- Meet on a regular basis with school administrators to monitor student progress.
- Provide resources to parents and students to support the curriculum at home.
- Provide context and support to school administrators and staff that are pertinent to student’s success.
- Participates in district leadership meetings to discuss overall student progress.
- Support and solve problems solve discipline issues in conjunction with school administrators.
- Attends IEP and or parent meetings as requested.
- Supervisor all METCO staff.
METCO Academic Advisor
Brookline Public Schools
2017.01 - 2018.01
- Assists students in the METCO program in achieving their academic potential by actively advocating, monitoring and partnering with teachers, counselors, and principals to ensure optimal academic, social and behavioral student outcomes.
- Serves as a main contact person and advocate for students in the METCO program.
- Meets individually with students to assess their interests, career goals and their academic record, as a basis for informing an appropriate academic schedule.
- Provides report forms about the progress of students, and identifies students at risk, to the METCO Director.
- Works closely with METCO Social Workers/School Adjustment Counselor to support the develop discussion groups for students at various grade levels.
- Provide before, in — school, and after school academic support, including homework assistance to students.
- Helps teachers, school leadership and METCO families develop strong partnerships through regular, timely and two-way communication around student learning.
- Provides resources and information to families about school and METCO activities.
- Works in the classroom to provide supplemental support to teachers and students.
Family and Community Engagement Director
Randolph Public Schools
2013.01 - 2016.01
- Supported academic achievement by increasing school and district capacity to engage parents as partners in student learning, leveraging community partnerships to expand opportunities and support.
- Implementation of the district communication strategy designed to inform stakeholders and increase external participation and support of Randolph Public Schools.
- Managed all family engagement activities, programs, and requirements outlined in the parent engagement grant.
- Implemented annual school-wide objectives and goals for family and community engagement six district schools, provide technical assistance, and assess goal attainment.
- Built collaborative partnerships with institutions such as the Randolph Community Partnership to support the family engagement standard as part of the new educator evaluation.
- Developed district policies and procedures for communications, marketing, solicitations and other public relations activities.
- Established high impact community engagement traditions to increase positive press coverage and community confidence.
Family and Community Outreach Coordinator
Martin Luther King K-8 School
2012.01 - 2013.01
- Developed school-based family engagement systems and activities to create strong supports for teaching, learning and student achievement. Led efforts to support families, teachers and the community in their efforts to assist students in achieving academic excellence.
- Worked with the principal and school staff to establish an environment in which families feel safe, welcomed and free to voice their opinions
- Facilitated school-wide fundraisers, planning and coordinating related events to support development.
- Established and maintained consistent, effective and timely communication with families in a variety of ways, such as newsletters, flyers, and digital media.
Family and Community Outreach Coordinator
The Harbor School
2007.01 - 2012.01
- Organized, strengthened and supported the school parent council that is representative of the school community.
- Centralized family and community engagement efforts on building the critical partnership between families and schools.
- Acted as an advocate/liaison to assist parents and school staff to resolve issues at the school and district levels; using respectful strategies to bring conflicts to resolution.
- Improved parents' levels of trust and support for their school by creating proactive strategies to build relationships with parents and facilitate relationship building between staff and parents, and parents and parents.
- Provide tools to school staff to assist personnel in developing a multi-relational, diverse skill set to reach and address school and community climate concerns.
- Conducted preliminary and annual assessment to measure growth towards identified goals and developed a report outlining results to share with school, families, and community.
Research and Evaluation Manager
City Year Boston
1998.01 - 2007.01
- In conjunction with City Year leadership, developed the strategy to enhance the organization's capacity to collect, aggregate, analyze, and report data around practice and performance. Appraised and summarized day-to-day reporting necessary to conduct a four million dollar research and evaluation initiative.
- Created a national advisory committee for a three-study project on the impact of citizen service for youth, liaised with executive leadership to track project progress.
- Monitored research and trends in the education sector and disseminated findings for application and use to staff.
- Supervised department staff and project assignments to meet identified organization metrics.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Cambridge College
2007-06
Master of Arts - Education
Cambridge College
2018-06
Skills
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- Organizational development
- Budget management
- Issues resolution
- Contract and vendor management
- Problem-solving
- Leadership development
Timeline
METCO Director
Hingham Public Schools
2022.01 - Current
METCO Director
Melrose Public Schools
2019.01 - 2022.01
METCO Academic Advisor
Brookline Public Schools
2017.01 - 2018.01
Family and Community Engagement Director
Randolph Public Schools
2013.01 - 2016.01
Family and Community Outreach Coordinator
Martin Luther King K-8 School
2012.01 - 2013.01
Family and Community Outreach Coordinator
The Harbor School
2007.01 - 2012.01
Research and Evaluation Manager
City Year Boston
1998.01 - 2007.01
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Cambridge College
Master of Arts - Education
Cambridge College