Jacqueline A Drafts
Chesapeake,Virginia
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant Lead with expertise in enhancing student engagement and implementing IEP goals. Skilled in lesson planning and classroom management, creating supportive learning environments. Strong communicator and collaborator, providing tailored support for diverse learners. Committed to fostering individualized learning and maintaining classroom safety.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant Lead
Indian River High School
Chesapeake, Va
08.2024 - Current
- Supported lead teacher and facilitated student engagement during planned lessons. Collaborated in lesson planning, prepared instructional materials, and provided tailored support to enhance student learning.
- Hours per week: 37.5
- General Education Classes
Substitute Teacher. K-12
Chesapeake Public Schools
Chesapeake, Va
11.2019 - Current
- Delivered general instruction to K-6 students, adhering to curriculum standards for American History, Language Arts, Math, and Science, fostering a comprehensive learning environment. Provided basic instruction for Spanish I and II to grades 7-12. Introduced the alphabet, vocabulary, verb usage, sentence structure, and reading comprehension. Developed lesson plans, tests, and quizzes; created engaging assignments and extracurricular activities to enhance Internet exploration and facilitate communication with Hispanic students abroad. Conducted parent conferences to discuss student progress, enhancing home-school communication and supporting student development. Reported discipline issues to parents via phone and letters; organized Spanish club activities and after-school tutoring. Monitored classroom attendance and maintained discipline. Equipment: Dell IBM desktop computer, OSAI copier, HP desk jet Printer Software: Windows 2000, Microsoft Explorer, GradePro, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
- Salary: $88.00 USD Per day
- Hours per week: PRN
Substitute Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
09.1999 - 10.2017
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- Long-term Substitute Teacher: Woodlawn Middle School and Woodlawn High School
- Delivered instruction for grades K-6 in American History, Language Arts, Math, and Science; taught Spanish I and II for grades 7-12, focusing on alphabet introduction, vocabulary, verb usage, sentence structure, and reading comprehension. Create lesson plans, tests and quizzes; develop assignments and extracurricular activities involving Internet exploration, communication with other Hispanic students in other countries.; Conducted parent conferences to update on student progress; communicated discipline issues through phone and letters, organized Spanish club activities, and provided after-school tutoring. Monitored classroom attendance and maintained discipline and control to create a conducive learning environment. Equipment: Dell IBM desktop computer, OSAI copier, HP desk jet Printer. Software: Windows 2000, Microsoft Explorer, GradePro, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
- Randallstown High School
- Edmondson Elementary School and Johnnycake Elementary
- Supervisor: Veronica Johnson (410-887-0825)Judy Orr (retired)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
- Salary: 100.00 USD Per Day
- Hours per week: 38
Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper Contractual
Baltimore County Public Schools
09.2002 - 04.2003
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- Maintained school financial accounts; received and deposited funds into appropriate accounts, verified billings, and issued checks for payment, ensuring accurate financial tracking. Monitored financial transactions daily. Maintained ledgers and journals, prepared trial balance, made bank reconciliation and prepared reports, statements, and summaries. Generated purchase orders and confirmed delivery, including direct contact with vendors to discuss concerns. Typed correspondence, observations, evaluations, announcements, bulletins, reports, newsletters, schedules, handbooks, lists, and forms from corrected copy, rough draft, or oral instructions; composed correspondence and prepared special reports and summaries to support effective communication. Recorded dictation accurately. Executed routine office clerical tasks for the office. Delegated tasks and provided guidance among clerical office personnel to enhance workflow and productivity. Trained new office employees and student assistants. Managed all incoming and outgoing correspondence and/or correspondence. Scheduled use of the school building with outside vendors. Filled out necessary request documentation and submitted monthly reports. Prepare statistical and confidential reports regarding school personnel and students.
- Hours per week: 38
Secretary I
Baltimore county Public School System
09.1994 - 06.1999
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- Secretary I
- Meet and greet visiting administrators, parents and students when entering the school. Built relationships among school personnel, students, and parents through afterschool programs, fostering a supportive community environment. Type disciplinary forms and daily attendance bulletins. Provide teacher reports of student progress and/or behavior problems to assist with placement in the academic programs. Designed and managed data collection forms to facilitate implementation of programs enhancing student educational experiences and activities. Provide reports to Pupil Services of transcribed notes of team conferences. Answered phones, scheduled appointments, and processed mail. Take oral dictation, transcribe, typed and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents prior to distribution. Typed purchase orders and check request vouchers for the procurement of office equipment and supplies. Established and maintained comprehensive records of academic activities for students referred for program review, suspension, or expulsion, ensuring accurate tracking and follow-up. Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of interested community representatives
- Supervisor: Edwina McKenzie (410-887-1304)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
- Hours per week: 38
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Radford University
Radford, VA06-2029
Bachelor's Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology and Education
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD, United States06-2011
Associate's Degree - Education, Secondary, Business Administration
BCCC-Catonsville
Catonsville, MD, United States12-2009
Master's Degree - Business Administration, Certified Project Management Program
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD, United StatesSome College (No Degree) - Special Education
ITeach
Richmond, VA09-2026
Skills
- Typing accuracy, Word Perfect 51/60, Display Write 4, Microsoft Office, Lotus 1-2-3, MS Excel; Microsoft Office suite, Corel Office 8, Corel Office 2000, Quattro Pro, MS Presentations, MS PowerPoint, Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, JASC Paintshop, Microsoft Project, MVS/ESA-OS/390, Jes3 V4, SMA, ASTEX, TSO,ISPF, INFO SYSTEMS, SNA, Top Secret, Customer information control system, OPSMVSII, ACF/NCP, VTAM, IDMS release 12, DB2, HSC, Netview, ESM tools and data transfer products, computer operations
- Microsoft Office suite
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Corel Draw
- Lotus 1-2-3
- Quattro Pro
- Word Perfect 51/60
- Display Write 4
- MS Presentations
- Corel Office 8
- Corel Office 2000
- Microsoft Project
- MVS/ESA-OS/390
- Jes3 V4
- SMA
- ASTEX
- TSO
- ISPF
- INFO SYSTEMS
- SNA
- Top Secret
- Customer information control system
- OPSMVSII
- ACF/NCP
- VTAM
- IDMS release 12
- DB2
- HSC
- Netview
- ESM tools and data transfer products
- computer operations
- Communication skills
- Instructional methods
- Teacher assistance
- Peer mentoring
- Corel Draw
- Progress monitoring
- Reading instruction
- Learning disabilities support
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Display Write 4
- Instructional methods
Language Skills
Spanish Spoken Intermediate, Written Intermediate, Read Intermediate
Affiliations
- Psi Delta Kappa - member
- Walden Circle Community Center - Volunteer Assistant Director
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant Lead
Indian River High School
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher. K-12
Chesapeake Public Schools
11.2019 - Current
Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper Contractual
Baltimore County Public Schools
09.2002 - 04.2003
Substitute Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
09.1999 - 10.2017
Secretary I
Baltimore county Public School System
09.1994 - 06.1999
Master of Arts - Special Education
Radford University
Bachelor's Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology and Education
Coppin State University
Associate's Degree - Education, Secondary, Business Administration
BCCC-Catonsville
Master's Degree - Business Administration, Certified Project Management Program
University of Maryland University College
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
ITeach