Jamila Darwish
Stafford,VA
Summary
Collaborative Job Coach (Employ Program) with solid experience supporting individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities to navigate job market and pursue employment opportunities. Skilled at creating customized job search plans and identifying job opportunities. Reliable and dedicated to fostering successful connections between clients and potential employers.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Job Coach Employ Program
Prince William County Public Schools
Woodbridge, VA
08.2008 - 06.2022
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Cultivated strong relationships with community organizations and resources to provide additional support services for clients when needed.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
- Monitored and tracked client progress through consistent follow-up sessions, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure continued success in achieving employment goals.
- Increased clients'' interview skills through comprehensive mock interviews and constructive feedback sessions.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client strengths, weaknesses, interests, and values to determine appropriate career paths and goals effectively.
- Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores, and documents.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Prince William County Public Schools
Woodbridge, VA
10.2002 - 06.2022
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal growth.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Prepared instructional materials such as worksheets, visuals aids, or manipulatives according to teacher directives for effective lesson execution.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions based on specific skill sets or subject matter, boosting overall student achievement levels.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and instructional support.
- Assisted educators in planning and executing field trips that reinforced curriculum content while providing hands-on learning experiences for students.
- Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Managed classroom materials inventory, ensuring necessary supplies were available for daily lessons and activities.
- Supported English Language Learners (ELLs) to deliver high-quality education for students learning English.
- Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to 12 by reviewing lesson teachings and answering questions.
- Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to 12 by reviewing lesson teachings and answering questions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Queen's College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NYChild Development Associate - Early Childhood Education
Northern Virginia Community College
Woodbridge, VA10.2002
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Professional ethics
- Special Needs Clientele
- Individualized Instruction
- Role Playing
Timeline
Special Education Job Coach Employ Program
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2022
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Prince William County Public Schools
10.2002 - 06.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Queen's College of The City University of New York
Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Education
Northern Virginia Community College