Jackson Borges
Buffalo
Summary
Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting children with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and behavior management techniques to enhance student success. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Clarence Center Preschool
10.2024 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Assistant Teacher
St. Petersburg Primary School
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Supported children's social and emotional growth by implementing creative play opportunities and group activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Summer Day Camp Leader
St. Petersburg Primary School
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Enhanced camper experience by developing and implementing fun, educational activities and games.
- Managed conflicts between campers effectively, promoting resolution through healthy communication strategies.
- Assisted in camper drop-off and pick-up procedures, ensuring a smooth transition between home life and camp each day.
- Acted as a positive role model for campers, demonstrating good sportsmanship, respectful behavior, and enthusiasm for all activities.
- Organized special events like talent shows or theme days, creating memorable moments shared among the entire day camp community.
- Participated actively in staff meetings sharing insights on improving overall program effectiveness to offer an enhanced experience for campers.
Community Engagement Intern
The Center
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Conducted analysis of community needs and resources to support strategic plans.
- Assisted with business communications via email, social media and mailings.
- Strengthened relationships between the organization and local communities through regular communication and collaboration.
- Contributed to a positive public image for the organization by representing it at local events, meetings, and conferences.
- Collaborated with internal teams to ensure alignment of community engagement activities with overall organizational goals.
- Planned educational workshops empowering residents with valuable knowledge about specific issues affecting their neighborhoods.
Recreation Director
First Presbyterian Church Of Annapolis
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Managed budget effectively, allocating resources to maximize the impact of recreational activities and events.
- Fostered a positive work culture among employees through team-building exercises, professional development opportunities, and transparent communication practices.
- Collaborated with local organizations to create partnerships that benefited the community through shared resources and events.
- Purchased necessary equipment and sports materials to use for recreational activities.
- Maintained accurate records of program participation, facility usage, financial data, and incident reports for proper documentation purposes.
- Oversaw staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to maintain a high-quality team of recreation professionals.
- Organized successful fundraisers that raised funds for new equipment or facility upgrades within the recreation department.
- Promoted interest in recreational activities such as community outings, gardening and arts and crafts through consistent posts on social media platforms.
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Wabanna
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Managed daily operations of camp programs, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining participant engagement throughout the day.
- Increased camper satisfaction by consistently providing a high level of enthusiasm and energy throughout daily activities and special events.
- Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
- Implemented safety protocols during recreational activities, reducing the risk of injuries among campers.
- Encouraged and promoted inclusion and diversity to foster positive and respectful camp environment and teach campers to appreciate and value differences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Arts Therapies
Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, FL12.2021
High School Diploma -
Annapolis High School
Annapolis, MD05.2017
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Behavior Management
- Behavior Modification
- Lesson Planning
- Oral communication
- Teaching strategies
- Behavior Modeling
- Art and music instruction
- Faculty Collaboration
- Logistics
- Relationship Building
- Parent Communication
- Faculty collaboration
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Clarence Center Preschool
10.2024 - Current
Summer Day Camp Leader
St. Petersburg Primary School
05.2023 - 07.2023
Assistant Teacher
St. Petersburg Primary School
08.2021 - 10.2024
Community Engagement Intern
The Center
05.2021 - 07.2021
Recreation Director
First Presbyterian Church Of Annapolis
03.2018 - 08.2018
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Wabanna
05.2015 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Annapolis High School
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Arts Therapies
Eckerd College