Gwen Jackson
Hempstead
Summary
Hardworking, passionate, and dedicated teacher with over 30 years of experience. Committed to making sure that every student receives a quality education and that no child is left behind. Proven track record safeguarding the taxpayers dollars.
Overview
2019
2019
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Intervention Specialist
Competent Care
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as speech therapist and physical therapists to create comprehensive treatment plans
- Conduct assessments of infants and toddlers to identify developmental delays or disabilities
- Incorporate evidence-based interventions into treatment plans for maximum effectiveness
- Assist families in navigating the special education system from birth through preschool
Founding Executive Director
Florosa Inc.
- Recruited and trained staff members in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Managed day-to-day operations, including budgeting, staffing and scheduling
- Gave presentations at meetings and conventions to promote services and offerings
- Provided homework assistance to students in grades K-8
- Conducted ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies workshops for students
- Communicate with classroom teachers for alignment of instruction to ensure academic achievement of students enrolled in program
Teacher Of the Deaf
Nassau BOCES
Hempstead School Board/Audit Committee Chairperson
Hempstead School District
07.2015 - 08.2018
- Advocated for equitable access to quality education services across all schools within the district
- Safeguarded the taxpayers' dollars by demanding fiscal accountability and transparency
- Hired a forensic auditing firm
- Restored a Fiscally Sound Rating to the district
- Created over a 13 million-dollar fund balance
- Had a zero increase in school tax from 2017-2018
- Eliminated over-crowding by starting the building of Rhodes School
Education
Professional Diploma in Education Administration -
Long Island University
Greenvale, NYMaster in Deaf Education -
Smith College
Northampton, MABachelor of Science in Speech Pathology/Audiology -
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NYSkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Active Listener
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
Certification
- School District Administrator, Permanent
- Deaf Education, Permanent
- Speech and Hearing Handicapped, Permanent
Timeline
Hempstead School Board/Audit Committee Chairperson
Hempstead School District
07.2015 - 08.2018
Early Intervention Specialist
Competent Care
Founding Executive Director
Florosa Inc.
Teacher Of the Deaf
Nassau BOCES
Professional Diploma in Education Administration -
Long Island University
Master in Deaf Education -
Smith College
Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology/Audiology -
Ithaca College
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