JASMINE PEARSON
EDDYVILLE,USA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with over 7 years of experience supporting diverse populations, including children and families, in educational and caregiving environments. Experienced in providing individualized support, fostering emotional development, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote well-being and growth. Skilled in crisis intervention, client advocacy, and resource referral, with a strong commitment to improving the lives of others. Adept at assessing needs, planning interventions, and building positive relationships with clients and community partners. Ready to leverage expertise in empathetic client care, problem-solving, and support services to transition into a Human Services Specialist role, where I can make a meaningful impact on individuals and families facing complex challenges.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant II
Community Service Consortium-Head Start
10.2017 - 02.2022
- Support lead Teacher and teach when needed
- Supported children’s development, socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally
- Planned, documented, and implemented daily lesson plans and special activities
- Perform tasks associated with the educational component and assured confidentiality
- Always maintained proper supervision of children indoors and outdoors
- Facilitated handwashing, toileting, toothbrushing, and health checkups
- Mandatory Reporting of any concerns
- Daily implementation of family-style meals
Classified Sub/School Secretary & Health Administer
Eddyville Charter School
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Provided customer service to all administration, teachers, support staff, parents, and students
- Handled all office duties including answering multi-line phones, filing, faxing, preparing materials, etc
- Organized, maintained, and updated student records, files, and attendance
- As health administrator, I had to discern the physical conditions of students and provide first aid accordingly
- Distributed prescription and non-prescription medication to students and maintained health records on students using Health Anywhere software
Classroom Aide-On Call
Community Service Consortium-Head Start
08.2014 - 02.2017
- My main job is to support the teacher in the classroom and to reinforce the classroom routines and instructions
- I prepare materials and equipment and maintain a clean, safe and orderly classroom environment
After School Program & Infant & Toddler Teacher
Central Coast Child Development Center
01.2015 - 09.2015
- One of my jobs was to look after the children, in addition to that responsibility, I improved upon the program by: working with the children in a wide range of recreational and educational activities, such as homework, tutoring, sports, table games, science projects, and arts and crafts
- As an infant and toddler teacher, I created a curriculum that included daily lesson plans that were developmentally appropriate
- I also took care of the individual needs of each child and documented it for their parents
Respite Staff
Olalla Center for Children & Families
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Supervised and participated in children’s recreation and therapy activities
- I was able to effectively interact with the children in a responsive, positive, and sensitive manner
- Oversaw meal preparation for the children
- Drove the Olalla van to pick-up and drop-off children to and from the program, as well as for outings & field trips in the community
- Updated relevant staff on children’s conditions and progress as necessary
- Attended ongoing training meetings
- Maintained effectiveness in stressful situations and provided support to facility staff as necessary
Caregiver/Elderly Companion
Home Care & Elder Services, Inc.
10.2009 - 02.2010
- I provided supportive in home services, including personal care assistance, performed routine housekeeping tasks to make the clients house a safe and comfortable environment
- Prepared simple meals/occasionally special diet plans, and purchased groceries
- Encouraged and promoted active exercise
- I monitored vital signs, and documented client care, and any changes in patient
- I drove clients to appointments, and activities outside of their homes when permissible
Front Desk Receptionist
ITT Technical Institute
08.2006 - 01.2007
- I was responsible for answering multi-line telephone, screening, and directing all incoming calls
- Taking and relaying messages
- I provided information to callers about the school
- Greeting and registering all visitors, and then advising the appropriate person of visitor’s arrival
- Collecting prospective student’s personal information and entering into the computer for recruitment, (while maintaining confidentiality and privacy)
- I operated standard office equipment such as: a computer, copying machine, fax machine, etc
- Sorted, and distributed mail, and signed, for deliveries of merchandise and supplies
- Reporting to security any unauthorized visitors on premises
Front Desk Receptionist
Paradise Valley Community College-Learning Support Center
05.2004 - 05.2005
- In charge of answering phones, greeting students, faculty, and staff answering queries about learning support services offered, checking in and out students and resources, setting appointments for the writing center, filing, typing, copying, and other general clerical duties
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - HDFS
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon12-2024
Associates Degree -
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, Arizona05-2009
High School Diploma -
Wimberley High School
Wimberley, Texas01-2000
Skills
- Oregon Registry Step 7
- Classroom Management
- Secretarial Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective communication
- Mentoring students
- Helping students with special needs
- Supervising student activities
- Small group and individual assistance
- Student engagement
- Material preparation
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Classroom support
- Relationship building
- Computer skills
- Positive attitude
- Lesson planning
- Adapting to classroom needs
- Supervising classroom activities
- Flexible work schedule
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Promoting social and emotional development
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Enthusiasm for students and teaching
- Adaptive learning
- Punctual and dependable
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Caring and empathetic demeanor
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Organizational and planning skills
- Attention to detail
- Classroom supply management
Timeline
Teaching Assistant II
Community Service Consortium-Head Start
10.2017 - 02.2022
Classified Sub/School Secretary & Health Administer
Eddyville Charter School
02.2017 - 06.2017
After School Program & Infant & Toddler Teacher
Central Coast Child Development Center
01.2015 - 09.2015
Classroom Aide-On Call
Community Service Consortium-Head Start
08.2014 - 02.2017
Respite Staff
Olalla Center for Children & Families
08.2014 - 03.2015
Caregiver/Elderly Companion
Home Care & Elder Services, Inc.
10.2009 - 02.2010
Front Desk Receptionist
ITT Technical Institute
08.2006 - 01.2007
Front Desk Receptionist
Paradise Valley Community College-Learning Support Center
05.2004 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science Degree - HDFS
Oregon State University
Associates Degree -
Paradise Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Wimberley High School
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