Jael Jackson
South Bend,IN
Summary
Skilled in fostering peer collaboration and enhancing reading comprehension, successfully promoting student engagement and emotional growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
South Bend Community School
South Bend , IN
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Evaluated academic skills through verbal assessments, assignments, and standardized tests.
- Facilitated development of academic, social, and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Completed in-service training to ensure ongoing professional growth.
- Promoted independent thought, sound judgment, and expression of original ideas.
- Instructed on age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
- Maintained organized, clean, and safe classroom environment for students and visitors.
- Enhanced communication skills through consistent interactions with peers and students.
- Employed group activities and hands-on learning to achieve proficient teacher evaluation score.
Certified Community Health Worker
St. Joseph County Department of Health
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Guided vulnerable individuals through complex healthcare systems to enhance access to resources.
- Managed enrollment, transportation, and documentation for community resource utilization.
- Collaborated with patient treatment teams to strengthen care coordination processes.
- Targeted community groups with tailored wellness and disease management information.
- Led outreach initiatives to engage specific demographics in health promotion efforts.
- Partnered with local organizations to broaden health services and resource availability.
- Facilitated health screenings with follow-up care addressing specific health concerns.
- Developed and distributed educational materials to increase program visibility.
5th Grade Teacher
South Bend Community School
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Skills Trainer
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center
South Bend, IN
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Monitored client progress through regular evaluations and follow-up meetings.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
- Provided crisis intervention support in urgent situations.
- Maintained detailed case records for compliance purposes.
- Coordinated referrals between outside agencies as necessary.
- Led case conferences with multidisciplinary teams to strategize client care.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Indiana University, South Bend
South Bend, IN06-2017
Skills
- Reading comprehension and literary analysis
- Peer collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Lesson planning and student assessments
- Classroom management and organizational skills
- Public outreach and relationship building
- Project-based learning and training skills
- Healthy living plans
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 19 in the development of H.E.E.D.
- Taught 500 kids over 4 school years.
Certification
- Certified Community Health Worker
- Driver's license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
South Bend Community School
08.2023 - 06.2025
Certified Community Health Worker
St. Joseph County Department of Health
10.2020 - 08.2023
5th Grade Teacher
South Bend Community School
11.2018 - 06.2020
Skills Trainer
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center
07.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Indiana University, South Bend
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