Christiane Lewis-Jackson
Washington,USA
Summary
Dedicated educator eager to resume a full-time teaching career, caring teacher with strong communication skills, and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Support Technician (SSTech)
Paul Public Charter School
Washington, District of Columbia
12.2025 - Current
- Support the vision of the Student Support Services department and the priorities and student well-being
- Maintain close proximity with the assigned scholar at all times
- Assist the scholar to participate in lessons, daily activities, and assessments
- Support scholars with independent work using materials provided by teachers
- Implement prescribed behavioral strategies and positive behavior support in all settings
- Provide dedicated aide services as outlined in the scholar’s IEP
- Accompany and/or assist the assigned scholar during related service sessions (speech therapy, occupational therapy, behavior support, etc) as needed
- Gather written observations and input them into a daily tracker, Deanslist, or other assigned document
- Accompany and support the scholar upon entering the school in the morning, throughout the day, and until afternoon dismissal
- Support students in crisis to provide intervention assistance and responsive strategies
- Collaborate with school staff and provide support, interventions, and resources for students and families
- Advocate for the use of instructional strategies, materials, and resources found to be a “right fit” for assigned scholars
- Support on-time daily attendance for the scholar
- Other duties as assigned. Collaborate with Teaching Team and Special Education Team
- Collaborate with the Case Managers, Teachers, and the Student Support Coordinator (SSC) in the planning and management of lessons and assignments that the scholar will be completing independently and with support
- Provide regular communication about scholar’s development to the Case Managers, Culture team, and Student Support Coordinator
- Attend meetings (e.g. IEP, BIP, MDT) for the assigned scholar
- Provide scholar updates and progress with the case manager for parent communication. Assist in data collection and record-keeping
- Participate in training related to data collection and assessment
- Gather written observations and input them into a daily tracker, Deanslist, Powerschool, or other assigned document
- Discuss observations with the Case Managers, Culture team, and Student Support Coordinator
- Analyze data and scholar needs to make adjustments for scholar success
Middle School Program Manager
Black Swan Academy
Washington, DC
07.2023 - 12.2025
- Collaborated with the Middle School Program team to recruit and sustain the membership of 8 to 10 youth leaders per cohort.
- Coordinated recruitment opportunities, including tabling, info sessions, and outreach efforts.
- Maintained relationships with parents and caregivers through regular communication and events.
- Identified creative engagement strategies for parents, including quarterly Parent Engagement events.
- Supervised middle school program staff and volunteers, ensuring effective onboarding and training.
- Supported development and implementation of curriculum aligned with organizational values.
- Managed middle school budget and conducted monthly reporting to ensure financial accountability.
- Provided steady leadership during crisis situations, implementing timely interventions.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement educational programs.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff to enhance program delivery skills.
- Developed program documentation and resources for participant use.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather feedback and drive program improvements.
Student Teaching Assistant
Charles Carroll Middle School
New Carrollton, MD
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted teachers in preparing lesson materials and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Facilitated group discussions to enhance class participation and engagement.
- Managed classroom behavior by implementing school-wide discipline strategies.
- Organized educational resources and maintained a tidy classroom environment.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to support academic growth.
- Helped troubleshoot technical problems with computer software.
- Organized student data and maintained accurate records.
- Attended faculty meetings as a representative of the student body.
- Facilitated group discussions among peers.
- Gave feedback on assignments and graded papers.
- Prepared instructional materials such as PowerPoint presentations.
- Administered tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
Middle School Coordinator
Black Swan Academy
Washington, DC
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Coordinated after-school programs in four Washington, DC middle schools.
- Redesigned a 10-month curriculum to align with shifting goals.
- Developed and led multi-week programs for middle school students.
- Managed and completed digital projects internally, optimizing time and budget.
- Strengthened member retention through an incentive program.
- Built relationships with schools, communities, and families to expand outreach.
- Hired part-time staff for daily operations support.
- Critiqued interdepartmental relationships and program models for improvement.
Middle School Cohort Lead
Black Swan Academy
Washington, DC
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Recruit and/or retain 10-15 active youth, per middle school cohort
- Track youth attendance in assigned cohort(s), identify patterns, and report to the Middle School Program Manager
- Table and hold lunchtime informational sessions at least quarterly to support recruitment and base building
- Conduct regular check-ins and 1:1s with BSA youth members
- Design and facilitate interactive lesson plans each week for each assigned cohort;
- Foster an environment for youth to lead, make decisions, and strategize
- Invite guest speakers and facilitators to sessions as needed;
- Foster an emotionally supportive environment in which youth can ask for connections to resources, including mutual aid
- Coordinate transportation for youth following programming and to and from special events
- Maintained consistent communication with parents/caregivers
- Supported Program Manager in cultivating and strengthening relationships with school partners
- Support the planning of youth-led community events
- Attended weekly team meetings
- Bi-monthly & quarterly staff trainings
- Maintain records for youth, track attendance, and support data collection and evaluation efforts
Intern Assistant, Volunteer Department
Martha's Table
Washington, DC
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted in organizing community events and outreach programs for underserved populations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline administrative processes and improve efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of program participation and volunteer contributions.
- Provided guidance to new volunteers on organizational policies and procedures.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss program planning and community needs assessment.
- Facilitated communication between staff, volunteers, and community partners for effective collaboration.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from customers and other stakeholders via phone, email or in person.
- Prepared expense reports for senior staff members' business trips.
- Assisted with daily administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying and scanning documents.
- Supported staff in managing daily operations and coordinating volunteer activities.
- Developed promotional materials for programs to enhance community engagement efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Major in Interdisciplinary. Stud. Community-Based Education, Minor in English
Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA05.2025
High School Diploma -
IDEA Public Charter School
Washington, DC06.2020
Skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- De-escalation and meditation training
- Mandated reporting
- Trauma-informed care training
- Conflict resolution
- Inclusive facilitation
- Proficient in Google Workspace
- Lesson planning
- Student mentorship
- Curriculum development
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Policy and procedure development
Activities
Urban Alliance Paid Internship, Washington, DC, Gained hands-on experience through a structured internship focused on community engagement and nonprofit operations., Built professional relationships and expanded network within Urban Alliance., Participated in one-on-one mentoring sessions to support professional development and goal setting., Engaged in workshops to enhance skills in leadership, communication, and volunteer coordination.
Timeline
Student Support Technician (SSTech)
Paul Public Charter School
12.2025 - Current
Student Teaching Assistant
Charles Carroll Middle School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Middle School Program Manager
Black Swan Academy
07.2023 - 12.2025
Middle School Coordinator
Black Swan Academy
07.2022 - 07.2023
Middle School Cohort Lead
Black Swan Academy
09.2021 - 07.2022
Intern Assistant, Volunteer Department
Martha's Table
11.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Major in Interdisciplinary. Stud. Community-Based Education, Minor in English
Virginia Union University
High School Diploma -
IDEA Public Charter School