Eric Jackson
Milpitas,CA
Summary
To obtain a position as a Special Education Teacher
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
SPED Teacher (Mod/severe)
Santa Clara Unified School District
Santa Clara
08.2022 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom engagement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student learning objectives.
- Trained and mentored new staff on special education best practices.
SDC Teacher
San Jose Unified School District
San Jose, CA
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Evaluate student skills and determine educational needs based on deficiencies and assessment results
- Adapt general lessons factoring in specialized learning techniques to meet individual student needs
- Develop, maintain, and execute Individualized education programs for each student
- Plan activities that are specific to each student's abilities
Student Attendant
Palo Alto School District
Palo Alto, CA
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Assisted the teacher with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises to special education students
- Tutored students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up on learning activities
- Assisted in the management and shaping of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies
- Performed auditory and visual monitoring of students both inside the classroom and during outside activities
- Used computer to maintain student records, attendance and files
- Score tests, computed and record grades
- Operated audio visual/video equipment
- Maintained student discipline in the absence of the teacher;
- Assisted in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment
- Worked with Special Education students out in the community, assisting them with their work assignments, career development and life skills
Route Sales Representative
La Tortilla Factory
Oakland, CA
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Responsible for the relationship, sales growth, and service of all assigned retail account stores
- Ownership of all route activity, including but not limited to, emergency response to customers needs (i.e., product delivery and merchandising)
- Interacted with internal and external customers with a high degree of professionalism and courtesy
- Built and maintained positive relationships/rapport with store personnel
Special Education Instructional Teacher
Creative Alternatives
Merced, CA
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Teach adolescents in a continuation school setting
- Prepared weekly lesson plan to teach Math, English, and Language arts subjects to 9th and 10th grade students
- Prepared Individual Education Plans (IEP) per student and discuss recommendations and transition plan with parents and administrators for transfer to public school
- Prepared incident reports to inform parents and district of conflicts, rule violations and restraints
- Supervised adolescents in a continuation school and group home setting
- Provided transportation via van to and from school & on school sponsored trips and events
- Documented student issues and incidents as required
- Resolved conflicts, disputes and violent acts between students resulting in win-win outcomes
- Tutored and assisted students with in class room assignments
Education
Bachelor of Art Degree - Criminal Justice -Corrections
California State University Stanislaus
Skills
- Outstanding people skills with a very strong moral character
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, report writing and student grading and incident evaluations
- Conflict resolution expertise, problem solving, juvenile counseling, tutoring, behavior modification techniques and case management
- First Aid Certified
- Possess a Substitute Teaching Permit
- Computer literate, ability to type 50 wpm and experience with Microsoft applications: Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Timeline
SPED Teacher (Mod/severe)
Santa Clara Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
SDC Teacher
San Jose Unified School District
02.2021 - 06.2022
Student Attendant
Palo Alto School District
08.2019 - 02.2021
Route Sales Representative
La Tortilla Factory
05.2018 - 07.2019
Special Education Instructional Teacher
Creative Alternatives
03.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Art Degree - Criminal Justice -Corrections
California State University Stanislaus