Jasmine Stokes
Sharon Hill,PA
Summary
Seasoned administrative professional, adept in Microsoft and special education. Excelled in developing family engagement programs, enhancing student achievement, and supporting special education needs with over a decade of expertise in early childhood education and mental health. Proven track record in curriculum development and effective communication, significantly improving community participation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Great Valley School District
Malvern, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Supported individualized education plans by assisting students in daily tasks and classroom activities.
- Collaborated with educators to implement teaching strategies tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to teachers for adjustments in instructional settings.
- Assisted with behavioral management strategies, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Led small group instruction sessions to reinforce key concepts and skills among students in need of additional support.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
Administrative Assistant
Universal Daroff Charter School
Philadelphia
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Responded to concerns raised by parents/guardians with empathy & effectiveness; helped the school community develop a family friendly school climate amongst staff, students & families
- Developed programs and activities designed to engage families in improving student achievement
- Prepared monthly family engagement action plans to reach and engage all families in the school community and maintain records on program activities; organize family engagement events and parent information nights/workshops
- Developed and implemented effective family involvement strategies to empower families as key decision makers in schools and how to be advocates for their children
- Developed volunteer activities at school site and improves recruitment, training, work, and schedules to involve families as volunteers to support internal and external District initiatives by increasing parent attendance and participation
- Served as a school-based intermediary contact and liaison between administrators and families for concerns with a goal of finding a resolution
- Conducted home visits to provide access to needed resources when necessary.
Special Education Teacher's Assistant
Universal Daroff Charter School
Philadelphia
09.2015 - 12.2021
- Assisted special education teacher in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP) which may include behavior support plans for students enrolled in emotional support classrooms
- Assisted the special education teacher in teaching alternative skills, and creating a supportive environment that encourages learning and appropriate behavior and builds a supportive environment for students with emotional problems
- Provided supervision of individual students when they are placed in 'time-out' from large group activities
- Provided students with immediate feedback on their behavior and reinforcement when appropriate.
Group Assistant Supervisor
KIDS CONNECTION LEARNING CENTER
Sharon Hill
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Assisted in Preschool & Pre-K classrooms
- Assisted in the implementation of daily activities & creating lesson plans under the guidance of the Lead Teacher
- Responsible for the care, education & fun of a group of children as part of a teaching team and functions as a team leader or co-leader
- Supervised aids in the absence of the Lead Teacher
- Worked with parents and assists in the assessment of the needs of individual children.
Life Skills Instructor
Barber National Institute
Philadelphia
10.2008 - 06.2015
- Assisted residents that have mental & developmental disabilities & behavioral issues with Activities of Daily Living & Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
- Administered & documented medication intake
- Documented changes in health & behaviors
- Defused any combative situations using PIT
- Addressed individuals' goal implementations, treatment plans & service plan objectives
- Listened to residents' concerns & report them to the Nurse & Program Specialist
- Taught communication, hygiene, social, leisure & proper behavior skills
- Accompanied residents on errands, shopping, and hair salon, to & from appointments
- Banking & Budgeting
- Document & submit progress notes & monthly paperwork pertaining to each individual.
Intake Coordinator
Northwestern Human Services
Sharon Hill
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Conducted initial assessments of mental health & drug & alcohol patients in an outpatient facility, for a preliminary determination of the appropriate level of mental health care needed
- Collected required clinical and demographic information from patients and other sources
- Maintained contact with referral sources, potential patients, and other health care providers
- Collected co-pays & validated insurance coverage over the phone or in person
- Ran eligibility reports on clients
- Collected documentation of assessment information
- Assisted, gathered information & monitored patients in assessment room, afterwards giving the assessor information on clients' behavior if needed
- Also maintained medical records.
Skills
Microsoft (10 years)
Administrative (10 years)
Word
Special Education
Curriculum Development
Early Childhood Education
Social Work
Case Management
Childhood development
Administrative Duties
Business Office Technology
Budgeting
Mental & Behavioral Health (10 years)
Child, Adult & Disability Care
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Great Valley School District
08.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Universal Daroff Charter School
12.2021 - 08.2023
Group Assistant Supervisor
KIDS CONNECTION LEARNING CENTER
02.2017 - 08.2019
Special Education Teacher's Assistant
Universal Daroff Charter School
09.2015 - 12.2021
Intake Coordinator
Northwestern Human Services
01.2011 - 01.2013
Life Skills Instructor
Barber National Institute
10.2008 - 06.2015