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Jana A. Jackson

Cape Coral,FL

Summary

Results-oriented professional with experience in researching, analyzing, interviewing, collecting, and reporting accurate information. Background in Human Services including investigations, case management, child development, foster care programs, and community and public relations. Skilled in mentoring students to develop class instruction, lesson plans, and student assessment in compliance with state learning regulations. Diverse industry experience in Education – K-12, State and Local programs, advocating for child safety, and serving as a classroom teacher. Solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and creating positive learning environments to guide students towards academic success. Proficient in classroom management and curriculum development.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

ESE Middle School (Grades 6-8) Teacher

Lee County School District
08.2005
  • Educated and guided ESE Middle school students, grades 6th – 8th in curriculum objectives in program study that me the individual needs, life skills and abilities to obtain satisfactory requirements upon exiting the alternative program
  • Alternative Learning Center

Licensed Massage Therapist

Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa
02.2023 - Current
  • Effectively managed time to ensure all appointments ran smoothly without compromising the quality of service provided to clients.
  • Improved overall wellness for clients by performing various massage techniques, including deep tissue, Swedish, and hot stone massages.
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Cultivated a calm atmosphere within the massage space using soft lighting, tranquil music, or other desired elements that enhanced the therapeutic experience for clients.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and enhance skillset as a therapist.

Parent Involvement Specialist /Educational Assistant Teacher

Lee County School District
08.2017 - 08.2021
  • ✓ Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the facilitator(s) and classroom teacher(s)
    Assist in the implementation of the Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for the students and monitor their progress
    Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
    Provide input in selecting activities appropriate to the abilities, needs, and interests of the students
    Work with other professionals, such as speech therapist, social worker, occupational and physical therapists
    Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records
    Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills
    Work with students individually or in small groups

Paraprofessional / Teachers Assistant

Lee County School District
08.2017 - 08.2021
  • Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the facilitator(s) and classroom teacher(s)
  • Assist in the implementation of the Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for the students and monitor their progress
  • Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
  • Provide input in selecting activities appropriate to the abilities, needs, and interests of the students
  • Work with other professionals, such as speech therapist, social worker, occupational and physical therapists
  • Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records
  • Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills
  • Work with students individually or in small groups
  • Lee Adolescent Mother’s Program (LAMP)

Parent Involvement Specialist

Lee County School District
09.2014 - 05.2017

Promoted ongoing Parent Involvement in all aspects of student academic achievement
Developed and maintained network of community resources for student needs
Completed referrals for student resources, such as food stamps, housing and childcare
Transported of students and their children to all needed Doctor appointments
Planned school-wide events and participated in all parent involvement activities
Requested donations from local community supporters to assist teen mothers
Developed and submitted school-wide Parent Involvement Plan
Maintained confidentiality and complied with laws and policies concerning confidentiality of student information
Performed related clerical and recordkeeping duties as directed
Coordinated all Student Advisory Council Meetings
Recruited and managed Volunteer Program

Parent Involvement Specialist

Lee County School District
09.2014 - 05.2017
  • Promoted ongoing Parent Involvement in all aspects of student academic achievement
  • Developed and maintained network of community resources for student needs
  • Completed referrals for student resources, such as food stamps, housing and childcare
  • Transported students and their children to all needed doctor appointments
  • Planned school-wide events and participated in all parent involvement activities
  • Requested donations from local community supporters to assist teen mothers
  • Developed and submitted school-wide Parent Involvement Plan
  • Maintained confidentiality and complied with laws and policies concerning confidentiality of student information
  • Performed related clerical and recordkeeping duties as directed
  • Coordinated all Student Advisory Council Meetings
  • Recruited and managed Volunteer Program

Family Support Specialist for Coronado and North Nicholas High Schools

Community Education Partners
10.2012 - 08.2014
  • Developed and maintained effective professional relationships with Community Resource Providers
  • Completed referrals for community resources to aid students in crisis
  • Documented all student interaction accurately
  • Planned and organized various classes for students such as HIV/Aids, Parenting, Life Skills, and Relationships Under Construction.
  • Provided specialized assistance and information concerning social, educational, financial and vocational service
  • Established Memoranda of Understanding (MOU’s) Contract with Community Providers meeting with students on campus on a regular basis
  • Organized and maintained High School Student Support Services
  • Collected and analyzed data
  • Counseled individual students and small groups of students using appropriate theories and techniques with respect to each diverse learner
  • Properly applied knowledge of adolescent and young adult learning theory, including styles, modalities and multiple intelligences
  • Supervised graduate level interns
  • Trained new employees on child abuse and suicide prevention reporting procedures

Direct Services Supervisor

The Source of Light and Hope Development Center, Chariot House II
05.2007 - 06.2012
  • Provided direct supervision to clients registered in the foster care program
  • Coordinated individual and group discussions / activities for clients
  • Assisted in the provision of social rehabilitation and referral services
  • Developed and implemented services and behavioral plans for each client
  • Provided consultation and education relative to child abuse, neglect and abandonment
  • Maintained all active client files and confidential documentation
  • Maintained responsibility for providing and maintaining a safe and stable environment for all clients
  • Provided supervision to all staff directly working with female residents at Chariot House II

Florida Certified Child Welfare Case Manager

Family Preservation Services of Fl., Inc.
02.2009 - 09.2009
  • Assisted and coordinated services for individuals and families needing support services
  • Conducted needs assessment with all family members following a reported incident of child neglect or abuse
  • Maintained and managed caseload of individuals and families located in Lee, Hendry and Glades County
  • Promoted healthy community functioning to achieve the primary goal of family reunification
  • Assessed individual client situations to determine appropriate services to facilitate rehabilitation
  • Reported to juvenile court of client’s progress
  • Arranged and/or provided transportation of clients when needed
  • Arranged for drug/alcohol screens as necessary
  • Arranged and ensured parent-child and sibling contact to maintain bond amongst family members

Child Protective Investigator

Florida Department of Children and Families
07.2006 - 06.2008
  • Interviewed clients on a daily basis
  • Documented evidence of abuse in accurate manner
  • Reported evidence to court officials in verbal and written fashion
  • Composed documents for court and confidential files
  • Analyzed reports of abuse and legal documents
  • Developed social service plans for caseload in child protective services
  • Photographed evidenced of child abuse for court cases
  • Assessed child abuse and neglect
  • Provided immediate crisis intervention
  • Assessed need and delivery of community services
  • Arranged appointments for clinical services
  • Prepared reports and child abuse assessments
  • Established and maintained contacts
  • Provided other professional duties, as needed

Program Coordinator / Child Development Specialist

Child Care of Southwest Florida
11.2005 - 07.2006
  • Advocated high quality childcare for children
  • Monitored all assigned childcare providers within Lee County
  • Provided technical assistance / training to childcare providers within Lee County
  • Submitted monthly reports of childcare providers
  • Created literacy activities for the Lee County Reading Festival
  • Recruited childcare providers to sign up for the School Readiness Program
  • Coordinated the Child Development Screening Program

ESE Middle School (Grades 6-8) Teacher

Ida S. Baker High School
08.2004 - 05.2005
  • Educated and guided High School students in the 9th grade in curriculum objectives in the subjects of Journalism, Creative Writing and FCAT Reading preparation.
  • Served as Freshman Cheerleading Coach

English Teacher

Cape Coral High School
11.2003 - 05.2004
  • Educated and guided High School students in the 9th and 10th grades in curriculum objectives in the subjects of English and Grammar

Elementary Teacher

Littleton Elementary
08.2003 - 11.2003
  • Educated and guided High School students in the 4th grade in curriculum objectives in all subjects

ESE Middle School (Grades 6-8) Teacher

GAI Consultants, Inc.
11.2000 - 04.2003
  • Developed and coordinated GAI monthly newsletter
  • Assisted in selling the division’s products and services by contracting lead
  • Researched and recommend purchase of new promotional items and oversees acquisition
  • Created advertising and promotion concepts for new product literature and specialty items
  • Established and maintained written and oral communication with outside vendors and clients

ESE Middle School (Grades 6-8) Teacher

Lee County Emergency Operations Center
06.1999 - 06.2000
  • Developed, implemented and administered policies, responsive to organizational objectives
  • Reviewed material intended for public release to ensure it represents the best interest of Lee County
  • Provided training, motivation and evaluation for all recruited and hired volunteers
  • Development and Composition of Emergency Management Newsletter

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations and Advertising

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05.1999

Associate of Arts - Communication

Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL
05.1999

Skills

  • Guiding academic development
  • Parental and Community Involvement
  • Student-Centered Instruction
  • Effective classroom management
  • Instructional Programming
  • School Technology
  • Case Management
  • Brainstorming
  • Child Development
  • Public Relations
  • Curriculum Development
  • Research and Analyzing Data
  • Event Planning

Timeline

Licensed Massage Therapist

Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa
02.2023 - Current

Parent Involvement Specialist /Educational Assistant Teacher

Lee County School District
08.2017 - 08.2021

Paraprofessional / Teachers Assistant

Lee County School District
08.2017 - 08.2021

Parent Involvement Specialist

Lee County School District
09.2014 - 05.2017

Parent Involvement Specialist

Lee County School District
09.2014 - 05.2017

Family Support Specialist for Coronado and North Nicholas High Schools

Community Education Partners
10.2012 - 08.2014

Florida Certified Child Welfare Case Manager

Family Preservation Services of Fl., Inc.
02.2009 - 09.2009

Direct Services Supervisor

The Source of Light and Hope Development Center, Chariot House II
05.2007 - 06.2012

Child Protective Investigator

Florida Department of Children and Families
07.2006 - 06.2008

Program Coordinator / Child Development Specialist

Child Care of Southwest Florida
11.2005 - 07.2006

ESE Middle School (Grades 6-8) Teacher

Lee County School District
08.2005

ESE Middle School (Grades 6-8) Teacher

Ida S. Baker High School
08.2004 - 05.2005

English Teacher

Cape Coral High School
11.2003 - 05.2004

Elementary Teacher

Littleton Elementary
08.2003 - 11.2003

ESE Middle School (Grades 6-8) Teacher

GAI Consultants, Inc.
11.2000 - 04.2003

ESE Middle School (Grades 6-8) Teacher

Lee County Emergency Operations Center
06.1999 - 06.2000

Associate of Arts - Communication

Florida SouthWestern State College

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations and Advertising

University of Central Florida