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Faatimah Jackson

Princeton,NJ

Summary

Previously, an experienced tutor and child care worker with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit sector. Strong education and human services professional with a Master of Science (M.S.) focused in Human/Social Services from Walden University.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Summer Camp Counselor

Princeton YMCA, A Branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, YMCA
Princeton, NJ
07.2022 - Current

Supervises campers when needed throughout the day in conjunction with head counselors and CITs (counselors in training)
Plans and implements activities in conjunction with the Director that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA Core Values
Create and maintain a fun environment for campers to work and play productively and comfortably, and have full access to all necessary materials.
Demonstrate leadership and be a positive influence and role model to colleagues and staff.
Communicate issues related to campers to Director.
Supervise volunteers in partnership with Director when needed.
Participate in all staff meetings.
Supervise and manage daily lunch time and snack time.
Maintain and track supplies for programs and activities including equipment and program supplies; administrative supplies; and first aid equipment etc.
Maintain rosters and attendance records and assure accurate record-keeping for campers.
Implement safety measures/regulations in compliance with the Princeton YMCA and the American Camping Association.
Ensure implementation of the health and safety procedures throughout summer camp.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.

School Age After School Counselor

Princeton Family Ymca
Princeton, NJ
09.2021 - 06.2022

Overseen the safety and supervision of students at Community Park School and Henry Pannell Learning Center for after school program

Planned and implemented age-appropriate group activities for students during after care program

Reported and documented all incidences to students' parents and administration

Assisted students with coursework according to public school curriculum

After-School Care Provider

Princeton Family Ymca
Princeton, NJ
10.2020 - 06.2020

Overseen the safety and supervision of K-5th grade students at Johnson Park School for after school program (Feb 2019-March 2020) *K-2 at the Henry Pannell Learning Center (Oct 2020-present)
Plans and implements age-appropriate group activities for students during after care program
Reports and documents all incidences to students' parents and administration
Assists students with coursework according to public school curriculum

Elementary Afterschool Counselor

Princeton YMCA A Branch Of Greater Somerset County
Princeton, United States
02.2019 - 03.2020

Overseen the safety and supervision of K-5th grade students at Johnson Park School for after school program (Feb 2019-March 2020) *K-2 at the Henry Pannell Learning Center (Oct 2020-present)
Planned and implemented age-appropriate group activities for students during after care program
Reported and documented all incidences to students' parents and administration
Assisted students with coursework according to public school curriculum

Corps Member (Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator)

Sing For Hope
New York, NY
09.2018 - 11.2018

Recruited and coordinated with Sing for Hope to reach a goal of 250 volunteers for various projects and events for this fiscal year (August to July)

Implemented and demonstrated community outreach by working closely with various individuals in NYC public schools, public hospitals, hospices, veterans' centers, after school programs, nursing homes, and disability organizations

Work closely with volunteers through programs such as collaborative concerts, bedside performances, creative workshops, youth programs, and Sing for Hope Pianos

Wyzant Academic Tutor

WyzAnt Tutoring
01.2017 - 08.2018

Tutored K-6 students in private sessions working on grammar, phonics, vocabulary, proofreading, and study skills in the all five boroughs


Foster Care Case Planner

Catholic Guardian Services
Bronx, NY
01.2018 - 07.2018

Monitored foster parents to help meet needs of child.

Shared responsibilities with agency team to direct permanency planning of each child.

Located resources and made referrals to provide aid to family and children.

Evaluated child's adjustment in foster home and monitored educational and behavioral performance at home and in school.

7th Grade English Tutor

Great Oaks Charter School NYC
New York, NY
08.2016 - 09.2016

One-on-one individualized tutoring sessions with 7th grade students addressing goal setting and academics

Worked with the 7th grade based team on lesson plans, curriculum (ELA-focused) and enrichment activities for students

Worked along side GO-NYC administration and staff as a collective to enforce the school's culture of high support, high expectations, and high accountability.

Camp Mentor/Bus Matron

Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
06.2016 - 07.2016

Directed a group of 16 children ranging from ages 4.5 to 12 years old in a manner that promoted safe behaviors and improved the quality of the children's interaction with one another through group/community based activities

Served as a role model to young children by demonstrating high standards of personal conduct through example and a behavior management plan

Supervised and guided junior staff to assigned tutoring group

Responsible for campers' safety on bus trips, at activities, and during transitions

Reported any accident to proper camp personnel

Took accurate attendance of campers daily


K-12 Academic Mentor

City Year New York
New York, NY
07.2015 - 04.2016


Created and delivered lesson plans to 4th and 5th grade students in a special education class at PS 48X in the south Bronx, coaching them in reading comprehension, fluency, and writing skills

Mentored 4th and 5th grade students in math as part of a supplementary project offered by the school

Took the lead in supervising the behavior management system for 4th and 5th grade students during the after school program

Collaborated with fellow AmeriCorps members on my team to offer homework support and delivered enrichment lessons to 4th and 5th grade students

Tracked student attendance data and offered individual coaching to students at risk for chronic absenteeism

Attended weekly academic and behavior management training sessions to ensure the delivery of high quality service

Provided Social Emotional learning initiatives and resources to my fellow AmeriCorps members on my team to display social emotional learning throughout the academic school year

Organized 4th grade students' ELA and math portfolios for fifth grade promotion at P.S 75x summer school located in the South Bronx

Worked along side with two 4th grade teachers during summer school at P.S.75x in their classrooms aiding them in behavioral and classroom support


Academic Tutor

City Year New York
08.2014 - 06.2015

Identified and supervised a behavior management system for a 4th and 5th afterschool program

Advised and coached 5th grade students on ELA comprehension due to the creation of lesson plans

Mentored 4th and 5th grade students for homework and enrichment along with the collaboration of fellow corps members

Recorded students' attendance trends throughout the 2014-2015 school year

Youth Development Intern

Harlem Educational Activities Fund
New York, NY
12.2007 - 06.2009

Co-facilitated lessons to 7th grade girls about how to access, create, evaluate, and participate with messages in a variety of media forms to build an understanding of the role of media in society

Created lessons plans for 7th grade girls that enabled them to analyze, evaluate and create messages in a wide variety of media forms


Information Technology Intern

Abyssinian Development Corporation
New York, NY
07.2007 - 08.2008

Created a share point document for IT supervisor through a website known as www.etana.com/helpdesk

Presented a PowerPoint to all executive personnel of IT units about various IT schools that work with computer languages such as Linux, Visual Basic, C++ and Visual Studio

Answered phone calls for supervisor as needed


Education

Master of Science - Human Services

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
11.2020 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Psychology

Keuka College
Keuka Park, NY
06.2013

Skills

  • Parental Participation
  • Safety Procedures
  • Composure and Emotional Control
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude

Timeline

Summer Camp Counselor

Princeton YMCA, A Branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, YMCA
07.2022 - Current

School Age After School Counselor

Princeton Family Ymca
09.2021 - 06.2022

Master of Science - Human Services

Walden University
11.2020 - 02.2022

After-School Care Provider

Princeton Family Ymca
10.2020 - 06.2020

Elementary Afterschool Counselor

Princeton YMCA A Branch Of Greater Somerset County
02.2019 - 03.2020

Corps Member (Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator)

Sing For Hope
09.2018 - 11.2018

Foster Care Case Planner

Catholic Guardian Services
01.2018 - 07.2018

Wyzant Academic Tutor

WyzAnt Tutoring
01.2017 - 08.2018

7th Grade English Tutor

Great Oaks Charter School NYC
08.2016 - 09.2016

Camp Mentor/Bus Matron

Brooklyn
06.2016 - 07.2016

K-12 Academic Mentor

City Year New York
07.2015 - 04.2016

Academic Tutor

City Year New York
08.2014 - 06.2015

Youth Development Intern

Harlem Educational Activities Fund
12.2007 - 06.2009

Information Technology Intern

Abyssinian Development Corporation
07.2007 - 08.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Psychology

Keuka College
Faatimah Jackson