Jacklyn Hooper-McNutt
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Passionate, organized student with a proven track record of impeccable time management and dedication. Well-rounded leader with a passion for serving children and the community.
Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Personal Assistant/Caretaker
Consumer Direct Care Network
08.2024 - Current
- Provided direct, in-home services and supports for adults who have disabilities.
- Assisted in supporting independence through training in activities of daily living.
- Supported development of self-advocacy skills, emotional regulation and enhanced learning through hands-on, functional daily activities.
Teacher
Covenant Health - Nanny's Edu-Care Center
02.2022 - Current
- Created a loving, safe environment for children ages 6 months-5 years old by establishing social, emotional, and physical growth through intentional teaching and play
- Lead implementation of new curriculum and lesson plans for up to 8 hours each day in various subject areas.
- Established a relationship with the parents by interacting with them before and after school, leading to higher attendance rates.
- Stood in for absent staff members in various age groups.
- Managed up to 8 students independently, with a class size of up to 18 children per classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Speech Pathology Associates
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Implemented individualized treatment plans to enhance communication skills in diverse client populations.
- Collaborated with speech-language pathologists to assess client needs and track progress effectively.
- Educated clients and families on speech development techniques and strategies for at-home practice.
- Advocated for, implemented and supported use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), specifically for students with additional disabilities and complex needs.
- Facilitated group therapy activities to promote social interaction and language use among peers.
Volunteer
Pediatric Language Clinic
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Maintained clean, timely, and operational group therapy in three year old children seeking diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
Peer Mentor
University of Tennessee, Knoxville - FUTURE Program
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in various areas of need.
- Provided support in class, academia, jobs/internships and social settings for 10 different students.
- Developed relationships with 20 students while increasing morale amongst peers..
- Conducted regular check-ins with mentees to monitor progress towards achieving their goals and to address any concerns or challenges faced along the way.
Research Assistant
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted in writing transcriptions for research that investigates language use in healthy adults when a robot is a conversational partner.
- Used CLAN computer software to code and transcribe speech recordings.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Operated Microsoft Teams as a means of maintaining proper communication with my team.
Leadership Ambassador
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Organized approximately 20 volunteer events for various programs within the institution.
- Facilitated informational programs and presentations as a means of increasing student involvement in community service.
- Communicate with a variety of community partners meeting various community needs.
- Assisted in recruiting 15 paid staff members to help with event management and implementation of volunteer retention.
Hostess
Red Robin
06.2018 - 04.2021
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Trained new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and handling to-go orders (Trained Certified Learning Coach).
- Managed dining room area customers and staff to oversee a smoothly operating business model.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Audiology & Speech Pathology -
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2024
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Knoxville, Tennessee 07.2025 - 05.2027
Skills
- American Sign Language
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Time management
Certification
- CPR Certified
- QPR Gatekeeper Certified
- STOP the Bleed Trained
- CITI Trained
- Narcan Certified
- First Aid Certified
Awards
Presidential Service Award (2019)
Timeline
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
07.2025 - 05.2027
Personal Assistant/Caretaker
Consumer Direct Care Network
08.2024 - Current
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Speech Pathology Associates
08.2024 - 05.2025
Volunteer
Pediatric Language Clinic
01.2024 - 05.2024
Peer Mentor
University of Tennessee, Knoxville - FUTURE Program
08.2022 - 12.2022
Research Assistant
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
04.2022 - 11.2022
Teacher
Covenant Health - Nanny's Edu-Care Center
02.2022 - Current
Leadership Ambassador
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
01.2021 - 12.2021
Hostess
Red Robin
06.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelors of Science - Audiology & Speech Pathology -
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
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