Dr. Angela Jackson
Mableton,GA
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Summary
Compassionate and passionate educator with extensive experience teaching, mentoring, and coaching students in diverse educational settings. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Certified professional school counselor successfully implementing and delivering counseling services to students, staff members, and parents. Expertise in providing individual and small group counseling sessions addressing educational, social-emotional, career, and personal needs. Creating a safe and nurturing environment to foster a conducive learning atmosphere for all students. Comprehensive program aimed at developing the whole person, equipping them with knowledge and skills for success. Goal is to empower students to become respectful and responsible global citizens.
Work History
Part-time Instructor (Online)
Purdue Global University
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Taught History of Psychology and Lifespan Development.
- Teach online instruction to adult learners with professionalism and provide instruction that is substantive and meaningful.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
Camp Invention, Director
Austin Elementary School
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Recruited, trained, and supervised program team members.
Counselor
Austin Elementary School
01.2004 - 01.2020
- Provided a comprehensive guidance program to students individually, in small groups, and in classrooms that promoted personal, social, emotional, peer mediation, academic, and career development.
Part-time Instructor
Georgia State University
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Prepared and implemented the curriculum according to the university’s requirements.
Camp Invention Assistant Director
Austin Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Supported the camp Director in implementing all aspects of the camp program.
Counselor
Seaborn Lee Elementary School
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Provided a comprehensive guidance program for students in grades K-2 individually, in small groups, and in classrooms that promoted personal, social, emotional, and academic development.
Teacher
Hapeville Elementary School
01.1992 - 01.2000
- Implemented and assessed the assigned curriculum.
Teacher
Colbert Elementary School
01.1987 - 01.1992
- Implemented and assessed the assigned first grade curriculum.
Education
Doctorate in Counseling Psychology -
University of Argosy
Sarasota, FL01.2013
Specialist in Education -
State University of West Georgia
Atlanta, GA01.2004
Master of Psychology -
Argosy University
Atlanta, GA01.1995
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education -
State University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA01.1987
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction and Management
- Motivating students
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Special Needs Students
- Faculty Collaboration
- Student rapport
- Learning Assessments
- Subject matter expertise
- Group and individual instruction
- Behavior Management
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Student evaluations
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Student Records Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Test Proctoring
- Georgia teaching credential
Certification
- SRS School Counseling (P-12) [FLD709]
- SRT Early Childhood Education (P-5) [FLD808]
- C Clearance Certificate [FLD694]
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training, 01/07/2022
- Mindfulness Training, 11/06/2019 - 11/07/2019
- Trauma 101 for Educators, 05/08/2019
- Substance – Related and Addictive Disorders – Module 1, 03/14/2019
- MindSet Foundations Training, 02/21/2019
- Youth Mental Health First Aid, 01/24/2019
- Mastering Online Teaching (MOT), 01/17/2017 - 03/06/2017
Affiliations
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated 2019 - Present
- DPSCA (DeKalb Professional School Counselor Association) 2019 - 2020
- GSCA (Georgia School Counselors Association) – 2000 - Present
- PAGE (Professional Association of Georgia Educators) - 2004 –2020
- Toastmasters International - 2010-2015
Achievementsandcommittees
- DeKalb County Educational Support Personnel II of the Year 2017
- MTSS, HHB, and 504 Chairperson
- Crises Team Member
- School Safety Chairperson
- Sunshine Committee
- Diversity Committee
- Grade Level Chairperson
- Teacher of the Year Nominee
Community Service
- Atlanta Track Club, Atlanta, GA, 01/01/2015, Present
- Serve as a Mentor, Atlanta, GA, 01/01/2008, Present
- Elizabeth Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA, 01/01/2004, Present
Timeline
Part-time Instructor (Online)
Purdue Global University
01.2021 - 01.2023
Camp Invention, Director
Austin Elementary School
01.2017 - 01.2020
Part-time Instructor
Georgia State University
01.2016 - 01.2018
Camp Invention Assistant Director
Austin Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2016
Counselor
Austin Elementary School
01.2004 - 01.2020
Counselor
Seaborn Lee Elementary School
01.2000 - 01.2002
Teacher
Hapeville Elementary School
01.1992 - 01.2000
Teacher
Colbert Elementary School
01.1987 - 01.1992
Doctorate in Counseling Psychology -
University of Argosy
Specialist in Education -
State University of West Georgia
Master of Psychology -
Argosy University
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education -
State University of West Georgia
- SRS School Counseling (P-12) [FLD709]
- SRT Early Childhood Education (P-5) [FLD808]
- C Clearance Certificate [FLD694]
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training, 01/07/2022
- Mindfulness Training, 11/06/2019 - 11/07/2019
- Trauma 101 for Educators, 05/08/2019
- Substance – Related and Addictive Disorders – Module 1, 03/14/2019
- MindSet Foundations Training, 02/21/2019
- Youth Mental Health First Aid, 01/24/2019
- Mastering Online Teaching (MOT), 01/17/2017 - 03/06/2017
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