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Jake Myers

Newtown,PA

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong background in special education, demonstrated at Pond Road Middle School. Proficient in SPSS and Microsoft Office, I excel in communication and behavioral intervention strategies. Successfully supported students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, enhancing their learning experience and addressing staffing needs through proactive engagement.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Instructional Assistant

Pond Road Middle School
Robbinsville, NJ
11.2023 - Current
  • Hired to support special needs classroom for grades 6, 7 and 8 as a paraprofessional for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
  • Managed to take on additional roles such as assisting behavioral special needs students in their daily schedule for grades 6, 7 and 8.
  • Resolved several staffing vacancies by taking on a long term role with the 5th grade special education classroom through the end of the school year starting on 01/01/2024.

Senior Capstone Research

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Wrote research paper on The Effects of Psilocybin on Depression with Dr. Tamra J. Bireta.
  • Analyzed literature within psychology databases to construct an extended literature review.
  • Managed an independent workload utilizing effective time management to craft a paper in APA format.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
06.2023

Senior Capstone Research -

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
10.2023

Skills

  • Computing skills
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • SPSS expertise
  • Communication abilities
  • Behavioral intervention strategies
  • Special education knowledge

Career Identity

Current grad student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The College of New Jersey as of August 2024. Seeking to leverage and utilize my learning to gain relevant experience in outpatient therapy. Driven to learn and work diligently to exhibit a proficiency in working within the mental health field. As of 11/06/2023, I am currently employed by ESS as a long term substitute instructional assistant at Pond Road Middle School.

Affiliations

  • High School Baseball

Timeline

Substitute Instructional Assistant

Pond Road Middle School
11.2023 - Current

Senior Capstone Research

The College of New Jersey
06.2023 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The College of New Jersey

Senior Capstone Research -

The College of New Jersey

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