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JAKKIA JAMISON
Miami,FL
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking, Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, Compassionate and empathetic toward others, Adaptable and understanding, A team player who does not mind taking on several roles and willing to do what it takes to be an outstanding employee. I am a graduate student pursuing a Doctoral of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction seeking to establish resources to help various clinical counseling facilities, hospitals, and schools within my community. I enjoy working with underserved citizens and serving as a strong advocate in my community volunteering and offering additional services to the youth and adult population. My enthusiasm for Mental Health, School Counseling and the Educational field will provide me with a strong rapport which will allow me to be successful with any school or private agencies I work with.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Jakkia Cares Foundation Inc
Chief Executive Officer
06.2020
Job overview
- Adheres to and exhibits our core values
- Balanced leader who understands how to grow profitably while managing risk exposure
- Board Relations
- Deep industry knowledge and competitive intelligence in the personal lines property casualty industry
- Demonstrated strategic/thought leadership
- Develop and manage all filing for the CCO/ CEO Office
- Develops and implements production and business plans
- Develops material s and conducts industry- specific training
- Develops new products specific to specialized area of expertise
- Drives production for the Programs practice specialty
- Identify new and potential donors to The Federation
- Work with staff and lay leadership to build engagement strategies to develop long-term relationships with potential donors and community members
- Emphasis should be placed on developing relationships with currently under-represented streams in the leadership (e.g., younger families, interfaith families, LGBTQ community)
- Savvy, commercially minded and well-rounded strategic executive leader
- Staff Development
- Track and respond to external invitations and speaking requests
- Work with the Grant Writer in the preparation of funding proposals and progress reports to grant-making organizations.
Savvy Tutors., LLC
Private Tutor
01.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Business owned and operated by Jakkia Pierce-Jamison
- Brain based interventionist
- Tutorial services offered in the following subjects: Economics, English, Elementary Mathematics
- Geography, History, Philosophy/Critical Thinking, Psychology, Reading & Comprehension, and
- Sociology
- Able to tutor groups as well as individuals
- Extensively patient and understanding
- Works well with all ages
- Assisting in the development and maintenance of departmental instructional materials
- Continuously enhance and improve the support and services provided
- Coordinate tutor professional development sessions throughout the year
- Develop effective tutor evaluation process and create yearly tutor appreciation program
- Develops and implements assessment tools for measuring the educational impact of tutoring services and activities on students
- Follow established guidelines to communicate workplace information to tutors
- Make recommendations concerning improvement of programs and services to Tutoring Services
- Coordinator
- Perform data collection, documentation, and analysis to ensure accurate and timely development of tutoring reports; and submit weekly usage reports to Tutoring Services Coordinator
- Provide oversight of online tutoring
- Work with Online Services Coordinator to develop specialized training
- Provide problem solving assistance, interpreting departmental policy and procedures pertaining to tutoring
- Responsible for working with course syllabus, study guides, assessments, and other additional documents that assist in the student’s academic success
- Work with classroom teachers to evaluate and establish each SLD student’s strengths and weaknesses
- Working closely with the Key Workers to continuously enhance and improve the support and services provided.
Miami Dade County Public Schools
Substitute Teacher
02.2023 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Instructor Certificate, M-DCPS Employee Number 341309
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Counseled students with adjustment or academic problems.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
Gray Matter Neurobehavioral Solution
Behavioral Health Assessor/Technician
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Show efficiency in maintaining support services, which are vital to effective program operation, including group activity/recreational activities with patients
- Demonstrates expertise in mental health promotion and maintenance of high-quality comprehensive patient care
- Demonstrates expertise in the performance of tasks necessary to maintain a therapeutic milieu and optimum patient care
- Participates in performance organization groups that increase knowledge in the field and actively seek educational opportunities
- Performs routine procedures as designated
- Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions
- Provides safe environment for the patient on an ongoing basis
- Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements to achieve clinical, satisfaction and/or efficiency outcomes
- Assist in performing behavioral assessments in response to reports of behavioral abnormalities
- Maintain and track data related to social housing, exemptions to social housing, and abnormal behavior
- Maintain documentation for the Behavioral Management Program
- Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations and policies, procedures, and standards
- Perform all other related duties as assigned
- Applies collaborative problem-solving approach with daily and routine interaction with patients
- Assist with the implementation of policies and procedures regarding case management and utilization management functions
- Completes documentation and reports accurately and thoroughly (including patient teaching, 15 min observations, outdoor activities, groups, etc.)
- Comply with established referral, pre-certification and authorization policies, procedures, and processes by related Medical Management staff
- Conducts group sessions with a preset agenda and format
- Actively reassess safety and precautions with patients in relevant groups
- Coordinate case management functions with other departmental functions as assigned
- Participate in on-going communication between case management staff, utilization management staff, health plan partners and contracted providers
- Provides continuous supervision and observation of patient activities
- Working knowledge of utilization review procedures, and familiarity with mental health community resources
- Works in conjunction with other health educators and clinicians to address areas related to health issues
- Assist the Chair and Program Directors in all aspects pertaining to the management of faculty, curriculum, and new program research within the department
- Assists in data collection, compilation, retrieval, and graphing, as requested
- Contributes to the preparation and delivery of lectures, posters, and other presentations
- Demonstrates and utilizes clearly delineated series of non-violent crisis intervention strategies to facilitate adaptive functioning of patients
- Develops and/or assists in providing educational and supportive activities that improve the child’s adaptive functioning
- Oversee the progress of course writing and revisions within the academic programs
- Participates in completing evaluation and outcome measures
- Participates in education and research activities
- Provides close supervision to children during classroom and program activities
- Provides regular communication to a clinical team member on any behavioral issues which may have occurred with the child and/or the family
- Responsible for timely documentation of clinical information in the patient record
- Serves as primary or backup therapist under close supervision of Clinical Specialist and/or licensed clinical staff
- Suggests potential areas for research and program improvements
- Under supervision, supports the classroom team in meeting the child’s individualized treatment plan goals using structured interventions developed by the clinical and behavior team
- Along with case manager, reviews, and updates complete treatment plan upon admission treatment plan twice weekly during multidisciplinary care teams
- Assists center and program teams in the development and supervision of treatment interventions
- Attends multidisciplinary treatment team meetings twice weekly
- Follows through with recommendations from meeting
- Develops lectures, posters, papers, and other presentations as part of the overall quality improvement initiative of the program
- Establishes treatment plans and complete social histories
- Maintains documentation in patient medical records regarding discharge planning and case management issues in a timely manner
- Participates in Quality Improvement process
- Participates in development and revision of treatment plan
- Participates in in-service training and continuing education of staff and other service providers
- Performs functional behavioral assessments and analysis of the patient’s behavioral, emotional, and social difficulties
- Provides case management to all assigned patients
- Provides direct and indirect therapy service to patients and their families including individual, group, marital and family therapy
- Provides psych-educational, multi-family chemical dependency education, and after-care groups
- Upon patient discharge, completes Discharge and After Care Plan in accordance with recommendations made by treatment team
- Assist regional and facility staff with development and follow-up of a plan of action to correct any identified regulatory issues
- Assist with coordination and implementation of behavioral health programs, and work closely with regional and facility staff for consistent application
- Assists in the development of staff/student training programs
- Assists in the orientation of unfamiliar staff/students to department procedures and data collection procedures
- Assists research and clinical staff in the implementation and/or development of treatment protocols
- Collects, develops, and maintains documentation, records, and reports for active cases
- Conduct consulting visits on a routine basis to review behavior management applications and provide comprehensive resident reviews, and facility support
- Disseminates protocols and revisions, manages protocols and reviews, and reviews protocols prior to distribution
- Monitors performance improvement protocol and compliance; submits monthly documentation as assigned
- Performs clerical/administrative tasks such as preparing reports and correspondence, entering, and retrieving computer data, sending, and receiving faxes, answering the telephone
- Performs clinical duties as indicated for specific research projects
- Provide behavioral health consulting and problem-solving assistance to facility staff in care planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
Gray Matter Neurobehavioral Solutions
Executive Director
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Establish and lead programs with a strong focus on change management, talent management, employee development, employee engagement and recruitment
- Evaluate and manage employee performance and establish employee training and development plans that align with organization development philosophy
- Evaluate and manager employee performance and establish employee training and development plans that align with organization development philosophy
- Fiscal management; staff management and development; and volunteer development
- Lead, mentor, and guide development of talent within the team, which includes succession and development planning, performance management, and recognition
- Manage and develop a high performing work force – both employee and contractor
- Provide active and engaged performance management and promotion of professional development
- Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
- Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
- Works with the Medical Director and case managers to use the Utilization Management (UM) trend data; develops UM key metrics and strategies to affect targets
- Knowledge of integrated direct marketing practices to provide direction to special programs for outreach to prospective and continuing donors
- Provide leadership for the overall campaign including planning, management, execution, and coordination
- Uses clear goals to communicate the project vision at the beginning of every release and sprint so that the team understands and is equipped to realize it.
Beaufort County Public Schools
Substitute Teacher
08.2017 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Serve as an "on call" substitute, accepting teacher assignments for elementary and middle schools within my school district
- Follow the lesson plans left by the teacher along with district policies and guidelines
- Create routine and procedure of the school and assigned classroom.
Wade Hampton County Public School District
Intern School Counselor
01.2020 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Administering records, documentation, and other compliance activities
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues, and respond to family concerns promptly and effectively
- Communicate with proper support staff about student behavior, attendance, and other possible issues, and support Principal and teachers when discipline issues arise
- Conducts placement conferences with students/parents
- Consistently provides high-quality responsive counseling
- Developing and maintaining partnerships with external agencies
- Directly support the students’ social and emotional health to ensure their well-being and safety
- Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and confidentiality when working with students, parents, and staff
- Enrolls students into correct courses
- Ensuring a safe, positive environment in group and one-on-one counseling sessions
- Establish a professional rapport and strong relationship with students, staff, and families, including meeting with parents regularly regarding student issues
- Exudes joy and a love of learning every single day
- Manage aspects of referral process for social services, partnerships, and special education services, including managing, tracking, and documenting student interactions and counseling schedule
- Meet regularly with students who have mandated counseling on their IEPs
- Monitoring and facilitating the delivery of external resources and services
- Provide recommendations to the staff and leadership team around approaches to working with struggling students
- Provide support and documentation for all students with IEPs
- Providing regular one-on-one counseling or group counseling to students and families
- Setting goals with students and tracking progress towards those goals.
Colleton County Public School District
Intern School Counselor
08.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Assists with standardized testing and student placement
- Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists using a computer and telephone
- Communicate regularly with the Substitute Services Leadership team
- Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal
- Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects
- Complete all grading, create report cards and conduct parent conferences in a timely and manner
- Comply with all provisions of the Connections Education Work At-Home Policy
- Coordinate and partner with College and Career Readiness programs to expose and support student development of career awareness and academic planning
- Coordinating and organizing student assessment procedures, including but not limited to the citywide testing program, to provide information that can be used to improve the quality of the instructional program and provide insight and direction for the individual student in terms of educational and vocational decisions
- Customer focused approach
- Interpret standardized test results and other assessment data to help students make educational and career plans and assist with the implementation of assessments
- Keep student records and data up to date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts
- Multiple certifications a plus
- Other duties as assigned
- Participate in Professional Development sessions throughout employment
- Perform other counseling and guidance related duties as assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
- Provide in-service training on guidance topics and curriculum for teachers, administrators, and campus stakeholders
- Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects
- Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions
- Team player track record
- Work collaboratively with a team of teachers to ensure that all students on the team’s caseload are successfully progressing through the program that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed evenly amongst the team members.
Jamison Consultants., LLC
Case Manager
06.2019 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Effectively managed caseloads of 18 clients at any given time
- Assisted clients effectively by identifying needs, gaining trust, approaching complex situations, and resolving problems to maximize efficiency
- All client information was documented including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes
- Conducted outreach and rehabilitative services for regular cases and crisis intervention
- Collaborated closely with other case managers to appropriately coordinate client care services
- Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes
- Assists in the collection and reporting of financial indicators including case mix, LOS, cost per case, excess days, resource utilization, readmission rates, denials, and appeals
- Uses data to drive decisions and plan/implement performance improvement strategies related to case management for assigned patients, including fiscal, clinical, and patient satisfaction data
- Completes Departmental Orientation Checklist within 90 days (about 3 months) of employment and completes all identified competencies for job description annually
- Completes all identified competencies for job description annually
- Keeps current with professional literature and trends in mental health case management through network and external educational opportunities
- Coordinate campus and community resources to support students
- Collaborate and consult with key stakeholders and members of student support networks, on and off campus to develop a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach for responding to, advocating for, and supporting students, including coordinating with hospitals for intake, discharge planning and follow up care
- Developing tailored case management plans by formulating evidence-based strategies for managing the case toward the optimal claim outcome
- Facilitates multidisciplinary communication to maintain ongoing, positive relationships with healthcare team, patients, families, payers/TPA and community providers; functions as a resource to all customers to optimize care coordination and resource utilization Initiates and leads team conferences to achieve consensus regarding continuing care plans
- Leads the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of clinical pathways and other Case management tools as a member of the clinical resource/team
- Assists in compilation of physician profile data regarding LOS, resource utilization, denied days, costs, case mix index, patient satisfaction and quality indicators (e.g., readmission rates, unplanned return to OR etc.)
- Maintain a comprehensive overview of students identified as being in distress
- Managing record keeping through an electronic reporting database system making sure all correspondence and action items are accurately documented relevant to compliance with university, local, state, and federal guidelines on reporting
- Analyze and maintain data, prepare reports, statistics and presentations documenting campus and national trends
- Making sure Initial Case Management assessments are performed on all new admissions
- Monitor and ensure implementation of complex medication regimens; provide support for patient/family
- Collaborative partnership with clinicians and members of the care team
- Responsibilities include assessment, analysis, planning and implementation of medication regimens and monitoring their effectiveness; maintaining and evaluating the plan of care; facilitating changes in the plan and brokerage of necessary services
- Participating in all Utilization Management performance improvement projects
- Responsible for review/approval of the New Relationship Review Form (Know Your Client Story) of all new clients for the above-mentioned businesses; making sure both the client’s story and the source of wealth supporting documentation are according to businesses and enterprise AML Compliance standards/policies/guidelines
- The Case Manager will review the content of legal documents and apply legal and tax rules to determine accuracy
- Applies concepts, principles, and business protocols in conjunction with relevant federal and state-specific laws and tax rules (Internal Revenue Code) in the process of validating the accuracy of settlement documents
- Provides recommendations for edits as necessary to comply with federal and state regulations
- Strengthen and improve Case Management Services: Establish strong relationships with clinicians and other health care team members
- Communicate data on population case managed, utilization and outcomes
- Education of staff/clinicians
- Development and distribution of education, tools, and materials for member coordination
- Contributing to ongoing process improvement including related procedures, policies, patient support, and documentation tools
- The case manager role is structured around 3 major functions: care coordination, utilization management and discharge planning
- Each of these functions supports the CM department goals: improved patient satisfaction and patient outcomes, decreased length of stay and decrease unit cost
- The case manager provides case management resources to the inpatient CM program on both medical- surgical and psychiatric units.
Jamison Consultants., LLC
Intern Counselor
03.2019 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Serving the youth and young adults with effective coping mechanisms and skills to resolve issues such as anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships
- Hard-working and proactive professional
- Demonstrating a passion for supporting clients
- Assisted in data entry and clerical functions
- Files and Organized Records
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions
- Consulted with families and other licensed counseling professionals about the client's need
- Therapy implemented in counseling sessions: Group Therapy, Grief and Loss Counseling, Individual
- Therapy, Substance Abuse Counseling
- Completes bio psychosocial assessments
- Provides interventions to stabilize the patient, manage risk, and promote health
- Assist in new test development and implementation of laboratory improvement processes
- Conducts regularly scheduled meetings with inmates to aid with rehabilitation programs, work assignment, and housing-related challenges
- Contribute to genetic or related research projects by assisting in projects, analyzing data, and preparing and presenting papers for publication
- Coordinates care with other providers
- Discuss prognosis and management options with patient and primary caregiver and develop patient management plan Executes for Results: Effectively leverages resources to create exceptional outcomes, embraces change, and constructively resolves barriers and constraints
- Good working relationship with laboratory staff to discuss tests to be performed
- Provide assistance and training regarding Suicide Prevention
- Provide consistent messaging and training to healthcare providers regarding identification and management of high-risk patients
- Provide patient education, psychosocial counseling, coordinate testing, facilitate decision-making, and make referrals, as necessary
- Provides continued clinical research regarding genetic syndromes, management and genetic testing and identifies new areas of research endeavors
- Provides education for health care providers, patients, and the community
- Provides genetic input to case management regarding fetal autopsy/loss and other studies
- Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions
- Providing scientific and clinical expertise to the Variant Classification Team
- Work is constantly performed in an office environment
- Work with the Director in the development and review of agency policies and procedures, and protocols for client and emergency management
- Work/Life: 37.5 hr
- Workweek
- Working knowledge of perinatal genetic counseling to expected mothers and pre-conception counseling specific to perinatal demographics
- Works with colleagues and agency staff to develop specific effective Treatment Plans.
The Cancer Thrift Store of Beaufort
Volunteer
06.2018 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Sorting and accepting donations, hanging clothing, loading, and unloading vehicles and company truck, cleaning, and interacting with customers
- Exhibit teamwork and a positive attitude.
Jakkia Jamison and Company., LLC
Owner, Jewelry Designer
08.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Permanent 3rd grade, providing full, time classroom instructions at an elementary school
- Additional responsibilities included assisting other teachers, tutoring/mentoring students
- Establish and maintain classrooms to create a positive environment
- Cooperate with school personnel
- Provide a welcoming approach that allows students to excel academically, emotionally, and socially
- Address the various learning styles of students accordingly
- Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists through computer and telephone
- Complete all grading, create report cards, and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner
- Coordinates parent/teacher conferences to review student's performance, behavior, and other issues
- Establishing an exemplary classroom culture that balances lofty expectations with love and support
- Implement district learning goals and objectives using TERC Math Investigations Curriculum and
- Readers and Writers Workshop Model
- Implement existing lesson plans so that the integrity of academic time and motivates students to learn and participate
- Instruct students regarding a variety of classroom topics and courses of instruction
- Keep student records and data up to date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts
- Makes necessary referrals of pupils to other professional personnel according to the building plan
- Model correct use of spoken and written English language
- Participate in Professional Development sessions throughout employment
- Provides effective classroom/student management and clear instruction
- Relentless focus on results and a commitment to teamwork
- Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects
- Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions
- Work collaboratively with a team of teachers to ensure that all students on the team’s caseload are successfully progressing through the program that parents have a pivotal point of contact, and that tasks are distributed evenly amongst the team members
- Work with academic supervisor to improve delivery of Kaplan academic programs
- Accurately specify componentry from catalogues and swatch boards to be used in Manufacturing
- Adhere to design calendar and deadlines
- Assist in product presentations, including boards, tear sheets and samples
- Assist in product presentations, including mood boards, tear sheets, and samples
- Bring a high level of creativity, attention to detail and efficiency while adhering to a design calendar and tight deadlines on multiple simultaneous projects
- Design and sketch original product ideas
- Design within given price points and categories determined by Merchandising
- Develop and execute product designs that achieve overall product strategy and merchandise objectives
- In conjunction with the Director of Design, communicate with vendors through the prototype process to ensure the designs are executed according to plan
- Participate in research and development of seasonal trends
- Present seasonal concept to the team and upper management
- Present work to team and management
- Research and develop new materials, colors and techniques
- Research jewelry/fashion industry trends and accurately interpret for brand’s aesthetic
- Responsible for all finishing details (closures, castings, manipulation components, findings)
- Shop retail stores, search internet and trade magazines for inspiration and competition
- Sketching abilities both technical and illustrative
- Upon request, work with both wholesale and retail teams to design custom pieces for direct consumers
- Work daily with the Merchandising Team to achieve overall product strategy and merchandising objectives
- Work well within a team
- Work with overseas vendors via e-mail to communicate initial designs and resolve material, technical issues.
Cherry Blossom Learning Center
Daycare Director
01.2011 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Brought center into full compliance with licensing and safety regulations for fire and disaster preparedness, Department of Public Health codes and USDA nutritional guidelines.
- Conducted trainings and mentored staff, consistently improving performance.
- Managed, observed and evaluated lead teachers, teacher assistants and kitchen staff.
- Recruited, selected and retained quality administrators, teachers and support staff.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
- Interviewed Number parents and children for enrollment.
- Communicated with owners, board members and support team concerning personnel matters.
- Identified signs of potential emotional or developmental concerns in children and brought to parent or guardian attention.
- Operated Type school in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
- Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve enrollment goals.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
- Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
Cherry Blossom Learning Center
Education Specialist
04.2012 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Met with parents and guardians to assist in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavior standards.
- Assessed individual student needs to create lesson plans addressing academic strengths and interests of students, while fostering development and growth.
- Developed solutions to improve performance.
- Developed teacher hiring and training program to inspire teachers and maintain performance levels.
- Restructured day-to-day schedules based on modern knowledge of student performance.
- Worked with Type students to support educational success, learning and achievement.
- Reviewed teacher performance and suggested improvements.
- Selected textbooks for Number classrooms in district.
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Assessed student performance and utilized feedback to increase educational program success.
- Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans, and renew enrollments.
- Tracked educational program progress to identify strengths and opportunities.
- Coordinated departmental teams to successfully integrate new educational programs.
- Spearheaded outreach activities within Location to expand educational opportunities and promote Type programs and services.
- Implemented student assessment and evaluation processes, aiding program success.
- Attended professional educational and developmental meetings to support accreditation and grant writing.
- Recognized educational program improvement requirements and supported faculty leaders in developing solutions.
- Collated feedback and performance data to create insightful program reports.
- Built relationships with external stakeholders, community organizations and donors to increase program scope.
- Monitored expenditures to remain within budgets and improve forecasting accuracy.
- Identified methods and tools to promote student success in project-based learning.
- Supported staff recruitment initiatives for high-quality program delivery.
- Increased participation and concentration while reinforcing classroom discipline by modeling acceptable behavior and respect for others.
Cherry Blossom Learning Center
Early Intervention Specialist
04.2012 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Evaluated students to determine academic and emotional development levels.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Developed data-taking mechanisms and analysis to drive instruction and monitor student progress.
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in decrease in tantrums in classroom.
- Established safe play environment for students.
- Administered, interpreted and reported student evaluations to parents and guardians.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to manage student behavior and build relationships.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving skills through active exploration games and activities.
- Collaborated with parents and communities to improve learning quality and develop individualized student programs.
- Assessed student achievement through data analysis and maintained appropriate documentation for school-based and individual reporting purposes.
- Developed positive relationships with colleagues and students within classroom to implement full-inclusion model.
- Engaged students with specialized play and educational activities to boost learning.
- Prepared, scheduled and led IEPs to provide right help to meet child's present needs.
- Developed and taught engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans to differentiate needs for learners.
- Developed strategic approaches to foster appropriate child development.
- Created tools for instruction and behavioral support.
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
- Offered guidance and support to families of children with disabilities or developmental challenges.
- Taught subject to individual and small groups.
- Liaised with teachers and doctors to maintain cohesive collaboration regarding child's goals and challenges.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Conducted child assessments during intervention visits.
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology and behavior modification.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
Education
Liberty University, College of Education
Doctor of Education from Curriculum and Instruction
2025
University Overview
GPA: 3.41
Liberty University, College of Behavioral Sciences
M.Ed. School
2020
University Overview
GPA: 3.58, Fingerprint and Background check completed
University of South Carolina
BA from Psychology
2016
University Overview
Member of Psychology Club
Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Strong work ethic Multitasker
- Proficient with
- Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Internet navigation
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Adaptable and comfortable working with diverse population
- Strong problem-solver, interpersonal, and analytic skills
- Great planner and organizer
- Team-oriented
- Mentoring and tutoring experience
- Program Leadership
- Policy Updates
- Organizational Leadership
- Support Networks
- Child Cognitive Development
- Home Visits
- Reading Comprehension
- Risk Reduction
- Developmental Disabilities
- Organizational Skills
- Staff Meetings
- Lesson Adaptation
- Teacher Education
- Social Perceptiveness
- Parent Advisement
- Individual Education Plan Expertise
- Differentiated Instruction
- Recreational Activities
- Emotional Support
- Active Listening
- Lead Activities
- Continuous Professional Development
- Maintain Safety
- Interactive Learning
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Developing Social Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Curriculum Management
- Assessment
- Motor Skills Development
- Standardized Testing
- Management of Financial Resources
- Improvement Plans
- Academic Goals
- Behavior Modeling
- Education Plan Management
- Develop IEPs
- Professional Relationships
- Phonetics Mastery
- Social Studies
Affiliations
American Counseling Association (ACA)
American School Counseling Association (ASCA)
Omega Nu Lambda Honor Society
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Miami Dade County Public Schools
02.2023 - 06.2023
Behavioral Health Assessor/Technician
Gray Matter Neurobehavioral Solution
01.2023 - Current
Executive Director
Gray Matter Neurobehavioral Solutions
01.2023 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
Jakkia Cares Foundation Inc
06.2020
Intern School Counselor
Wade Hampton County Public School District
01.2020 - 05.2020
Intern School Counselor
Colleton County Public School District
08.2019 - 12.2019
Case Manager
Jamison Consultants., LLC
06.2019 - 08.2019
Intern Counselor
Jamison Consultants., LLC
03.2019 - 08.2019
Volunteer
The Cancer Thrift Store of Beaufort
06.2018 - 12.2018
Substitute Teacher
Beaufort County Public Schools
08.2017 - 11.2023
Owner, Jewelry Designer
Jakkia Jamison and Company., LLC
08.2017 - Current
Education Specialist
Cherry Blossom Learning Center
04.2012 - 05.2017
Early Intervention Specialist
Cherry Blossom Learning Center
04.2012 - 05.2017
Private Tutor
Savvy Tutors., LLC
01.2012 - Current
Daycare Director
Cherry Blossom Learning Center
01.2011 - 07.2018
Liberty University, College of Education
Doctor of Education from Curriculum and Instruction
Liberty University, College of Behavioral Sciences
M.Ed. School
University of South Carolina
BA from Psychology