Darrelyne D. Jackson
Anniston,Alabama
Summary
To ensure that students who are enrolled in Culinary Arts successfully acquire their College Career Readiness indicator (CCRI). My goal is to also prepare students to obtain their Food Safety Manager Certification (ServSafe) from the National Restaurant Association. This is beneficial to the Culinary field and Restaurant Industry.
Culinary professional with comprehensive experience in culinary education and classroom management. Proven ability to design and deliver effective culinary training programs that elevate student performance and engagement. Reliable team player known for adaptability and results-driven approach, skilled in both classic and modern cooking techniques, and valued for strong organizational and communication skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Arts Instructor, Grades 9th-12th
Anniston High School
08.2015 - 01.2025
- Curriculum design aligned to standards
- ServSafe Manager Certification
- Lesson Planning with demonstrations and hands on lab
- Differentiated instruction for diverse learning styles
- Assessing student performance (practical + written)
- Providing constructive feedback and coaching
- Student engagement and motivation techniques
- Competency-based education and skills evaluation
- CTE Department Chair
Teen Connections/Teen Discovery Instructor, Grades 7th-8th
Anniston Middle School
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and collaboration among students.
- Developed assessments to evaluate student performance and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Mentored junior instructors to improve teaching methodologies and foster professional growth.
- Conducted professional development workshops to share best practices with colleagues in education.
Alternative School Teacher, Grades 9th-12th
Anniston High School
08.2012 - 01.2015
- Organizes and execute the lesson plans of colleagues
- Develops mentorship programs for at-risk students
- Prepares narrative statements for Alternative School students in transitioning into the regular classroom environment
- Schedules bus rotation of all alternative instructors as it regards to the transportation of students
- Plans and coordinates homecoming campaigns and half-time activities
Government/Economics, Psychology, U.S. History Teacher, Grades 10th-12th
Anniston High School
08.2002 - 01.2012
- Prepared lesson plans in accordance with the Alabama Course of Study
- Creates environment to meet students’ Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Ensures a safe and educationally conducive class for thirty-two students
- Serves on Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) committee
- Schedule conferences and meet with parents to increase student achievement
- Served as History Department Head and Curriculum Chair for five years
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
Talladega College
Talladega, AL12.2001
Skills
- Food safety regulations
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
- Kitchen management
- Teaching techniques
- Demonstration skills
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Sanitation
- Ingredient sourcing
Certification
- May 2014-June Present Alabama State Department of Education
- Class B Certification, Secondary Education 6-12
- Class B Certification, Family and Consumer Science/History 6-12
- National Restaurant Association-ServSafe Manager Certification
- May 2010 State of Alabama
- Small Proprietor License, Certified Event Planner
Timeline
Teen Connections/Teen Discovery Instructor, Grades 7th-8th
Anniston Middle School
08.2020 - 01.2022
Culinary Arts Instructor, Grades 9th-12th
Anniston High School
08.2015 - 01.2025
Alternative School Teacher, Grades 9th-12th
Anniston High School
08.2012 - 01.2015
Government/Economics, Psychology, U.S. History Teacher, Grades 10th-12th
Anniston High School
08.2002 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - History Education
Talladega College