Jasmyne Thomas
Lawrenceville
Summary
I am seeking to maintain a full-time position with GAE that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, and shows appreciation and respect for diversity and inclusion. I have learned to perform tasks well as an individual and as a team member. I am detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
I take pride in having a strong sense of responsibility with an outstanding work ethic and a desire to acquire new skills. For almost ten years, I have been able to work in a fast-paced environment, assigning priorities to tasks, and handling those of the most urgency and importance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Seasonal Office Manager
Marcus Jewish Community Center Of Atlanta
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Improved safety procedures to promote employee well-being and safety and protect company from potential liability.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
ESP-At-Large
Gwinnett County Association Of Educators
05.2023 - Current
- Represent individuals in the Nine Career Families (Clerical services, Custodial and maintenance services , Food services, Health and student services, Paraeducators, Security services, Skilled trades, Technical services, Transportation services)
- Provided individual mentoring
- Promoted high level of customer satisfaction using strong relationship-building skills, consistent follow-up and prompt issue resolution.
- Conducted group lectures and individualized instruction to teach and reinforce concepts
- Developed and maintained effective record keeping system for tracking membership attendance, participation and progress
- Reviewed training with other ESPs with a focus in promotions, career changes and career advancement
- Led team by answering complex customer questions and mentoring personnel one-on-one
- Attended industry events to represent organization and build professional network
- Performed cold-calling and follow-ups with leads to secure new members
- Boosted union awareness and implemented promotional campaigns
- Monitored competitor activities and innovations to stay ahead and proactively adjusted strategies
Paraprofessional
Gwinnett County Public School System
06.2022 - Current
- Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher (i.e. reinforcement of IEP goals and objectives, etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing IEP objectives as well as providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
- Implement and collect data under the supervision of assigned teacher and behavioral plans designed by IEP teams for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning.
- Monitor special education students (i.e. classroom, field trips, community skills, lunchroom, playground, during life enrichment activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Provide under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (i.e. math groups, science experiments, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implementing IEP plans.
- Confer with teachers (special education and/or regular education teacher) on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives
- Actively engage with students to support their academic, behavioral, social, and/or physical needs.
- Aid the general education/special education teacher to support the needs of students.
- Assist with monitoring duties which may include hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and/or bus duty as assigned.
- Adhere to processes, policies, and expectations outlined by the district and local school.
- Served as a resource person to the General Education Intervention Team and/or IEP Relayed messages to parents pertaining to the child’s school day through point sheets and daily note sheets
- Keep classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Deliver personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Outbound Sales Representative
Comcast Business
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Responsible for outbound telephone calls to residential or commercial customers for the purpose of prospecting leads/upgrading current customers, promoting products and services and closing all sales from new sales to existing customers
- Made outbound calls to existing customers to sell products such as High Speed Internet
- Conducted 120 outbound phone calls daily to reach potential clients and market Comcast products and services
- CDV, or Video service as well as displays a strong on focus on goal achievement and results
- Generated prospective customers through cold calling and closes sales generated by cold calling by displaying excellent verbal and written skills
- Qualified and followed up with sales leads
- Recorded customer feedback and sales data to improve sales and customer experience.
- Kept up-to-date with industry knowledge, as well as the competitive posture of the
- Company Maintained a thorough knowledge of Company products/services
- Informed customers of new services available
- Overcame objections using friendly, persuasive strategies.
- Educated customers on product and service benefits, explaining features and answering questions.
- Generated leads and established relationships with potential customers through outbound telephone calls.
- Asked relevant questions to assist customers with selecting needed or requested products and services.
- Followed up with customers to confirm satisfaction with purchases and resolve last-minute issues.
- Negotiated pricing and payment terms with customers when possible to close deals.
- Delivered scripted sales talks to customers reached via manual and automatic dialing systems.
- Contacted customers to check quality of services, to discuss past due bills, or to verify installation dates
- Demonstrated strong influencing skills with customers, influencing them to purchase products and services
- Managed customer interactions by resolving issues and managing communication
Lead One Year Old Teacher & KinderMusik Coordinator
Kiddie Academy of Suwanee
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences, and direct personal communication.
- Dressed and changed infant and toddler diapers to maintain hygiene.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Privately Contracted Personal Care Attendant
GHI Life Sharing, LLC
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Consultation with a client's parents to address their concerns regarding the client's health, nutrition, and overall well-being
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assists client with grooming and other personal hygiene tasks
- Reminds the client to take self-administered medications
- Assists in promoting mental alertness of the client through conversation and other activities
- Provide light laundry service to include carrying and gathering, separating, folding and storage
- Assists client with their virtual learning due to Covid-19
- Accompany client on visits to physicians or other appointments
- Encourage desired behavior through PBIS strategies while on Community outings
- Accompany the client on walks outside of the home eight to ten times a week
- Reinforces academics throughout the day with resources such as sight words, phonetic tools, Typing Club, Reading Eggs, Alpha blocks
One on One Instructional Paraprofessional
GA Network For Educational & Therapeutic Support
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Assisted the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on an understanding of individual student’s needs, interests, and abilities
- Served as the source of information and help to any guest teacher assigned in the absence of the regular certified staff
- Remotely taught children during Covid-19 Pandemic
- Relayed messages to parents pertaining to the child’s school day through point sheets and daily note sheets
- Participated in semiannual trainings in de-escalation tactics such as Mindset Training
- Performed clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties
- Monitored work, corrects papers, and supervises curriculum-based testing
- Worked with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by lead teacher
- Alerted the certified staff to any problem or special information about an individual student
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Lead After-School Teacher 1
1st Creative Learning Academy
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Worked with students with special needs (Autism, Emotional Behavior Disorders, Vision
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Impaired and Other Health Impairments) Performed clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties during the summer sessions
- Alerted parents to any problem or special information about their child
- Performed assigned supervision of students during play periods both inside and outside
- Complete required paperwork regarding student interactions, behaviors and/or incidents
- Food Program specialist (provide snack, maintain food and beverage inventory, sign off on paperwork regarding food intake and output)
- Assisted with homework assignments and projects
- Maintained cleanliness of the facility
- Coordinated, supervised, transported and recorded during summer camp trips
- Received and kept records of payments from parents
- Maintained records of each child in the designated facility
Moderate AU Level II/III Paraprofessional
Gwinnett County Public School System
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Arrived on time to assigned locations/classrooms and remained for the assigned duration of time with required materials to support assigned students
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Thoroughly and accurately recorded each student's progress; behavioral, social, academic, teacher concerns, level of para support/ assistance; and any critical info throughout anecdotal data sheets
- Ensured safety of all students of all times through proximity to the students and proactive techniques
- When assigned to lead an instructional activity (calendar, etc.), demonstrated preparedness and enthusiasm and followed through with activity for the duration of the allotted time
- Conferred weekly with teachers about goals, plans and activities for students
- Communicated effectively with students, parents or guardians, district and school personnel and other stakeholders in ways to enhance student learning
- Consistently exhibited a commitment to professional ethics and the school's mission, participated in professional growth opportunities to support student learning and contributes to the profession
- Other duties as assigned by administration
AU Level I Paraprofessional
Fulton County Public Schools
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Worked with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by lead teacher
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Participated in semiannual trainings in de-escalation tactics such as Mindset Trainings
- Assisted the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on an understanding of individual student’s needs, interests, and abilities
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
Substitute Teacher
The Goddard School of Atlanta
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- 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.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
After School Instructor
Bellbrook Child Development Center
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Created and reviewed written correspondence for staff and parents to provide updates on student performance
- Daily interaction with parents to address needs and concerns
- Kept records of every child when going outside, coming back in and toileting
- Greeted children and parents during arrival and departure
- Sterilized toys and seating area for children before and after meals
- Collaborated with staff and colleagues to prepare and implement daily after school social skill activities
- Managed classroom environment conducive for learning to meet maturity level and interest of students.
Student Teacher
Maxwell Preschool And Maxwell Pre-K
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Provided direct instruction and developmentally appropriate activities for children
- Collaborated with peers and staff to plan and prepare meals
- Student Teacher for 3-5 year olds
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, Arizona04.2025
High School Diploma -
Maxwell High School of Technology
Gwinnett County, GA05.2014
High School Diploma -
Dacula High School
Gwinnett County, GA05.2014
Skills
- Active Listening
- Instructional Techniques
- Newsletter Creation
- Constructive Feedback
- Reading Comprehension
- Daily Reporting
- Safety Procedures
- Content Review
- Behavior Modification
- Team Collaboration
- Correspondence
- Instructional Strategies
- Daily Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Visual Element Development
- Information Services
- Activity Organization
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Story Presentation
- Safety Protocols
- Staff Collaboration
- Information Organization
- Web Applications
- Technical Presentations
- Team Leadership
- Clerical Support
- Data Integrity
- Planning Meetings
- Data Analysis
- Documentation
- Administrative Support
- Reward Systems
- Records Management
- Punctual and Dependable
Accomplishments
- GCAE Board of Director's Paraprofessional Representative
- Georgia Paraprofessional GACE
- Child Development Associate
- Mindset De-Escalation Training
- American Red Cross Pediatric & Adult CPR/First Aid/AED/Fire Safety
Timeline
Seasonal Office Manager
Marcus Jewish Community Center Of Atlanta
05.2023 - 07.2023
ESP-At-Large
Gwinnett County Association Of Educators
05.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Gwinnett County Public School System
06.2022 - Current
Outbound Sales Representative
Comcast Business
03.2022 - 07.2022
Lead One Year Old Teacher & KinderMusik Coordinator
Kiddie Academy of Suwanee
06.2021 - 12.2022
Privately Contracted Personal Care Attendant
GHI Life Sharing, LLC
06.2020 - 07.2021
One on One Instructional Paraprofessional
GA Network For Educational & Therapeutic Support
07.2018 - 07.2020
Moderate AU Level II/III Paraprofessional
Gwinnett County Public School System
07.2017 - 07.2018
Lead After-School Teacher 1
1st Creative Learning Academy
10.2016 - 10.2019
AU Level I Paraprofessional
Fulton County Public Schools
08.2016 - 07.2017
Substitute Teacher
The Goddard School of Atlanta
05.2016 - 07.2016
After School Instructor
Bellbrook Child Development Center
08.2014 - 07.2015
Student Teacher
Maxwell Preschool And Maxwell Pre-K
01.2011 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
The University of Arizona Global Campus
High School Diploma -
Maxwell High School of Technology
High School Diploma -
Dacula High School
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