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Accomplishments
Certification
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Edijah Jackson

Edijah Jackson

Ocala,FL

Summary

Iʼm passionate about engaging students on all levels, enhancing their social experiences by providing a safe, family oriented learning environment for my students. My goal is to always tailor each lesson to cater to the needs and differences of each student to give them room to grow. I live by the 3 "I's" and strive to always positively INSPIRE.IMPART. IMPACT the lives of everyone I encounter.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Marion County Public Schools
Ocala, FL
08.2021 - 05.2024
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy: Knowledge of Content and Structure of Discipline, Prerequisite Relationships, and Content-Related Pedagogy
  • Development, Learning Process, Studentsʼ Skills and Knowledge, Language Proficiency, Interests, and Special Needs
  • Set Instructional Outcomes
  • Design Coherent Instruction: Learning Activities and Lesson and Unit Structure
  • Create an Environment of Respect and Rapport
  • Establish a Culture for Learning
  • Manage Classroom Procedures: Management of Instructional Groups
  • Manage Student Behavior: Expectations, and Monitoring and Responding to Student Behavior
  • Organize Physical Space: Safety, Accessibility and Use of Physical Space.

ESE Paraprofessional

Marion County Public Schools
Ocala, FL
10.2016 - 08.2021
  • Physically aid exceptional students with mobility, mobility equipment, and positioning under the direction of the teacher, physical therapist, and/or occupational therapist
  • Aid exceptional students with learning tasks at the direction of the teacher
  • Assist the teacher with administration of appropriate assessments designed to measure and observe student progress
  • Aid exceptional students with assistive technology and augmentative communication devices/tools under the direction of the teacher and/or speech and language pathologist
  • Assist exceptional students with behavior management under the direction of the teacher
  • Assist with supervision of exceptional students
  • Perform other tasks that are related to enabling the exceptional students to access education at the direction of the teacher or administrator
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

VPK Teacher/Assistant Director

KiddieVersity Early Learning Center
Ocala, FL
06.2014 - 10.2016
  • Worked with children in small groups and on an individual basis to meet their educational and developmental goals
  • Established a safe play environment for the children
  • Assisted in the office with answering phones, taking payments and touring the school
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and local early childhood education partner organizations.

Administrative Assistant

KiddieVersity Early Learning Center
Ocala, FL
04.2010 - 07.2014
  • Ensured filing was kept up to date
  • Greeted guests and answered phones (customer service)
  • Assisted with Staffing Employees
  • Updated employee and student files
  • Assisted older children in aftercare with homework
  • Prepared and served snacks in compliance with USDA CCFP.

Education

Associates of Science - Early Childhood Education with ESE emphasis

Rasmussen College
Ocala, FL

Bachelors of Science - Educational Studies with ESE emphasis

Saint Leo University
Ocala, FL

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Autism Experience
  • Effective Classroom Management
  • Empathy and Patience
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Crisis Management
  • Collaboration/Team Player
  • Time Management and Organizational Skills
  • Legal and Policy Knowledge
  • Advocacy
  • Cultural Competence
  • Active Listening:
  • Assessment and Evaluation

Accomplishments

  • Inducted in IOTA Chapter of Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society 2021

Certification

  • TEMPORARY PREKINDERGARTEN/PRIMARY EDUCATION AGE 3 THROUGH GRADE 3 07/01/2022 - 06/30/2027

Languages

English
Professional

Affiliations

  • Youth Director
  • Dance Coach

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher

Marion County Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2024

ESE Paraprofessional

Marion County Public Schools
10.2016 - 08.2021

VPK Teacher/Assistant Director

KiddieVersity Early Learning Center
06.2014 - 10.2016

Administrative Assistant

KiddieVersity Early Learning Center
04.2010 - 07.2014

Associates of Science - Early Childhood Education with ESE emphasis

Rasmussen College

Bachelors of Science - Educational Studies with ESE emphasis

Saint Leo University

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