DeAndria Jamison
North Charleston,SC
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Charleston County School District, adept in Classroom Management and fostering Growth Mindset. Leveraged critical thinking and motivating strategies to enhance student engagement and performance, achieving significant improvements in learning outcomes. Skilled in parent-teacher communication, consistently promoting a supportive and effective learning environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant (Computer Lab)
Charleston County School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Teacher Assistant (Kindergarten)
Charleston County School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Teacher Assistant (PIC)
Charleston County School District
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Teacher Assistant (Head Start)
Charleston County School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Teacher
Harvest Pointe Child Development Center
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Teacher Assistant
Loving And Learning Center
10.2008 - 12.2015
- Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behavior and addressing individual needs.
- Ensured confidentiality of sensitive information related to student records or personnel matters.
- Supported teacher evaluations by gathering data on student progress through formative assessments.
- Cultivated core values such as kindness, respect, compassion and integrity within students.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Adhered to classroom protocols to keep areas clean, neat, and organized.
- Fostered effective time management skills among students by keeping them on task during independent work sessions.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and group assignments.
Custodian
North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center
06.2001 - 12.2015
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or leaks, minimizing damage and ensuring safety.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.
- Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
Summer Camp Counselor
City Of North Charleston Recreation Department
06.2004 - 08.2008
- Conducted regular evaluations of camp programs, identifying areas of improvement for future sessions based on participant feedback and personal observations.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between campers when necessary, promoting healthy communication skills within the group dynamic.
- Developed strong rapport with parents by addressing concerns promptly and professionally during pick-up and drop-off times.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to encourage desired behavior from campers both individually and within group settings.
- Implemented safety protocols during recreational activities, reducing the risk of injuries among campers.
- Provided ongoing feedback on camper progress to parents through weekly updates, strengthening relationships between families and the camp community.
- Enhanced camper experience by planning and executing diverse activities tailored to age groups and interests.
Receptionist
Benedict College
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Sorted, received, and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
- Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
- Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
- Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
- Handled incoming and outgoing package deliveries, working with vendors to complete special requests and track missing packages.
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
- Reduced incoming call response time by implementing an effective call routing system.
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Compiled information from files and research to satisfy information requests.
- Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
Education
Masters in Public Administration - Public Administration
Strayer University
Charleston, United States06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Benedict College
Columbia, SC05.2008
High School Diploma -
North Charleston High School
North Charleston, SC05.2004
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Motivating students
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Learning Strategies
- Growth Mindset
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Planning
Alternative Route of getting certification for becoming a teacher
I am working with Charleston County School District taking an alternative route to become a certified school teacher.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Teacher Assistant (Computer Lab)
Charleston County School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
Teacher Assistant (Kindergarten)
Charleston County School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Teacher Assistant (PIC)
Charleston County School District
08.2020 - 06.2022
Teacher Assistant (Head Start)
Charleston County School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
Teacher
Harvest Pointe Child Development Center
01.2016 - 08.2019
Teacher Assistant
Loving And Learning Center
10.2008 - 12.2015
Receptionist
Benedict College
08.2006 - 05.2008
Summer Camp Counselor
City Of North Charleston Recreation Department
06.2004 - 08.2008
Custodian
North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center
06.2001 - 12.2015
Masters in Public Administration - Public Administration
Strayer University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Benedict College
High School Diploma -
North Charleston High School
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