Jacqueline T. Walker
Washington,DC
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade English Teacher's Assistant
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS
08.2025 - Current
- Deliver engaging, inquiry-based, and language-rich instruction to elementary students. Implement lesson plans and instructional materials provided by the lead teacher. Work with small groups or individual students to reinforce concepts, focusing on both academic growth and social-emotional development. Help keep a positive, safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment. Partner with lead teachers to plan lessons, adapt instruction for diverse learning styles, and collaborate in regular team meetings. Track student attendance, grading, and organizing classroom supplies as needed.
Direct Support Professional
Ward & Ward Inc.
08.2019 - Current
- Assist individuals who have intellectual disabilities with care. Prepare and set-up for individual meals. Assist individuals with personal hygiene and care. Help aiding him/her with various recreational indoor/outdoor activities. Document and log daily routine of activities and compile daily reports. Participate in staff meetings.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Provide instruction and support a positive learning environment for students in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. Implement lesson plans and instructional materials ensuring continuity of curriculum. Maintain classroom management and restorative practices, promoting a safe and respectful environment for learning. Adapts materials to meet the individual needs of students, considering their diverse learning styles and abilities. Effectively communicates and collaborates with other teachers and staff to ensure a smooth transition for students during the absence of the lead teacher. Supervise and engage students in meaningful educational activities, such as group work, individual assignments, and classroom discussions. Provide support and assistance to students who require added help, ensuring their understanding and progress. Maintain correct records of student attendance, behavior, and academic performance, as necessary, and reports them to the proper staff.
Instructional Teacher's Assistant
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Responsible for providing concentrated assistance in elementary, provide support for teaching, help students understand and complete assignments. Supervise students outside of the classroom. Assist in designing lesson plans and assignments, lead small group discussions and study groups, delivers occasional lessons, grades papers and tests, help in setting up and organizing classrooms and provide additional assistance as needed.
Dedicated Aide
The Kingsbury Center, Inc.
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Assist with specialized instruction for students in the primary or lower elementary classroom. Collaborate with Lead Teacher to create, implement, and support the daily lesson plan and classroom instruction. Facilitate one-on-one learning and improve student’s participation using a variety of instructional and behavioral strategies. Demonstrate understanding of the curriculum and knowledge of content area assigned to the student. Prepare student for community transitions to encourage self-sufficiency within the school environment. Implement behavioral and academic strategies as outlined in student’s IEP/ILP.
Therapeutic Behavioral Aide
The Children’s Guild
11.2011 - 08.2014
- Assist children who need a one-to-one staff as outlined in the child’s IEP. Assist him/her with academic lessons. Document and log daily routine of activities, behaviors and course subjects completed.
Direct Support Professional
Ward & Ward Inc.
02.2005 - 07.2012
- Assist individuals who have intellectual disabilities with care. Prepare and set-up for individual meals. Assist individuals with personal hygiene and care. Help assist him/her with various recreational indoor/outdoor activities. Document and log daily routine of activities and compile daily reports. Participate in staff meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Science Program - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Greenbelt, MD06.2009
High School Diploma - undefined
Dunbar Senior High School
Washington, DC01.2002
Certification
- 4/26 - Present - Epilepsy Certification
- 5/26 - Present - AOM Certification
- 05/25 - Present - CPR/First Aide
- 6/23 - Present - Para-Ed Certificate
- 6/26 - Present - Safe Shores the DC CAC Certificate
- 7/26 – Present - Dyslexia Certificate
- 11/26- Present - At Risk for Elementary School Educators
- 11/26– Present - At Risk for Elementary School Educators 2
Timeline
5th Grade English Teacher's Assistant
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS
08.2025 - Current
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS
08.2023 - 06.2025
Direct Support Professional
Ward & Ward Inc.
08.2019 - Current
Instructional Teacher's Assistant
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS
08.2018 - 06.2023
Dedicated Aide
The Kingsbury Center, Inc.
08.2014 - 06.2018
Therapeutic Behavioral Aide
The Children’s Guild
11.2011 - 08.2014
Direct Support Professional
Ward & Ward Inc.
02.2005 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science Program - Business Management
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma - undefined
Dunbar Senior High School