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Jauna Blackstone

Ray City,GA

Summary

Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Berrien Elementary School
Nashville, GA
08.2022 - Current
  • Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
  • Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
  • Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.

Adaptive Education Paraprofessional

Berrien Elementary School
Nashville, GA
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
  • Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
  • Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
  • Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
  • Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.

Office Manager/ Advertisement Representative

The Berrien Press
Nashville, GA
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Managed and retained existing client accounts.
  • Created content for advertisements, including videos, images, and text, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines.
  • Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
  • Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
  • Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
  • Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.

Tier 1 IOS Advisor

Kelly Services Inc
01.2017 - 03.2019
  • Responsibilities consist of speaking with customers over the phone helping to guide them through technical support issues
  • Chosen on several occasions to help mentor new employees guiding them through their first interactions with customers on the phone
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems. I have also at one point held the spot of top ranking advisor in all of Tier 1 iOS for the company.

  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.

Cosmetologist

Smart-Style Salon by Regis Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • My responsibilities consisted of helping all clients as needed with product purchases and also completing their request upon styles colors of hair
  • I became the top sales cosmetologist for the company
  • I sold more product than anyone on a monthly basis
  • I opened, closed, and ran all business needs prior to closing shop without management assistance
  • I also helped run and maintain other locations at the company's request.
  • Stayed up-to-date on current and emerging trends to increase professional value and meet diverse client needs.
  • Customized styles, services and products to suit client needs and maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Updated and maintained customer information records and beauty services provided.
  • Operated cash registers to receive payments from patrons.

Team Leader

Winnipesaukee Flagship Company
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • My responsibilities consisted of helping clients and preparing food for banquets and parties for wealthy individuals
  • The parties consisted of up to 500 attendees
  • I prepared and overcame many situations that needed to be handled in a timely fashion.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing And Public Relations

Ashford University
01-2017

Bachelor Degree -

Empire Beauty School

High School Diploma -

Belmont High School

Master of Arts - Special Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Communications
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Motivating Students
  • Parent Communication
  • Customer service
  • Detail oriented
  • Dependable
  • Instructional Strategies

Certification

  • Successfully taken and passed the Special Education I & II GACE

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Berrien Elementary School
08.2022 - Current

Adaptive Education Paraprofessional

Berrien Elementary School
08.2021 - 08.2022

Office Manager/ Advertisement Representative

The Berrien Press
08.2020 - 08.2021

Tier 1 IOS Advisor

Kelly Services Inc
01.2017 - 03.2019

Cosmetologist

Smart-Style Salon by Regis Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2008

Team Leader

Winnipesaukee Flagship Company
01.2003 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing And Public Relations

Ashford University

Bachelor Degree -

Empire Beauty School

High School Diploma -

Belmont High School

Master of Arts - Special Education

Grand Canyon University

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