Crystal Jackson
Los Angeles
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Paraprofessional
Santa Monica/Malibu Unified School District
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Behavioral Therapist
Bridge For Kids
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes, and test results and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
- Evaluated treatment techniques after sufficient time periods to determine effectiveness for each client.
- Developed behavior intervention plans based on principles of applied behavior analysis.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education Moderate To Severe
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication (Radio, Tv, Film)
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05.2013
Skills
- MS Office Proficiency
- Differentiated Instruction
- Material Selection
- Progress Evaluations
- Motivating Students
- Parent Communication
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Behavior Modifications
- Lesson Planning
- Post-Secondary Education
- Learning Style Assessment
- Excellent Communication Skills
Additional Skills
- Ability to prioritize daily work effectively
- Strong ability to solve problems
- Team Player
- Strong Leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to react calmly in critical situations
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
Santa Monica/Malibu Unified School District
08.2019 - 07.2022
Behavioral Therapist
Bridge For Kids
10.2016 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Special Education Moderate To Severe
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication (Radio, Tv, Film)
Clark Atlanta University
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