Crystal Jacob
Fords,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant skilled in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet class learning and behavioral goals. Compassionate and responsible classroom support professional with creative and flexible approach to dealing with educational and behavioral issues. Over Seven years of experience in Special Education support roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
ESS Education
09.2019 - Current
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Birth & Postpartum Doula
DONA International
03.2018 - Current
- Provided position ideas for comfort and labor progression cross over with hands- on comfort measures like comforting touch, counter pressure, breathing techniques.
- Provided family members with general health education and tips for patient care.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care.
- Trained under senior midwives for more than 100 hours to obtain qualifications
- Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery
- Developed and maintained patient records and documentation
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Essex Regional Educational Services Commission
09.2015 - 06.2019
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments
- Escorted students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Essex County College
Newark, NJHigh school diploma -
East Orange Campus High School
East Orange, NJ06.2008
Skills
- Special Education
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Developing Social Skills
- Social and Group Settings
- IEP Goals
- Classroom Management
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Early childhood education
- Classroom experience (10 years)
- Curriculum Development
- Experience Working With Students
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Progress reporting
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
ESS Education
09.2019 - Current
Birth & Postpartum Doula
DONA International
03.2018 - Current
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Essex Regional Educational Services Commission
09.2015 - 06.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Essex County College
High school diploma -
East Orange Campus High School
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