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Jay Lowery

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

I have over 1000 hours of experience working in the classroom and over 5 years of experience serving children and adults with special needs. I have primarily worked with students K-5th and have extensive experience with early childhood literacy and socioemotional development. I also have experience in management, costumer service, conflict resolution, front desk reception, research, data organization and graphic design. My strengths include organization, collaboration and working on a team, communication, people skills and event planning and graphic design.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Assistant

Loyola Marymount University School of Education
10.2024 - Current

As a Graduate Assistant for the Office of Undergraduate Teacher Preperation, I have organized and sorted office data, created flyers for events, collaborated with co-workers to create infographics and events, and provided front desk reception.

Residential Advisor

Student Housing, Loyola Marymount University
08.2022 - Current

As a Resident Advisor, I organize community events, moderate conflict and conversation between residents, create flyers and graphics, and work on a team to create a comfortable and safe community space in my assigned building.

Front Desk Receptionist/Cave Manager

Campus Ministry, Loyola Marymount University
10.2023 - 05.2024

As a student employee with Campus Ministry at Loyola Marymount University, I was stationed at the front desk to answer questions and provide help to people who came into the Campus Ministry office. I also worked as a "Cave Manager" in the chapel on campus and provided set up and take down help before and after Sunday Mass.

Paraprofessional

Maxim Healthcare
06.2023 - 07.2023

I was a paraprofessional at Boones Ferry Primary School during their summer school program. I was a para for one student and provided support with behavioral and academic needs. I also assisted the lead teacher with various classroom needs and provided support during instruction.

Educational Aid

Kentwood Elementary
10.2022 - 03.2023

During my time at Kentwood, I assisted the two first grade teachers by leading small groups, working with students one-on-one, providing academic support and assisting teachers with administrative tasks. I also supervised the lunch and yard, where I interacted with all grades K-5th.

Counselor Supervisor

Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp
06.2020 - 07.2022

I was a counselor supervisor for Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp, a summer camp for adults and children with disabilities. I oversaw the activities of an assigned group of counselors and campers, lead counselors throughout the day, monitored their activities, and reviewed their performance throughout the week. I also provided personal care for campers and instructed counselors on how to give personal care.

Student Employee

Office of Black Student Services, Loyola Marymount
08.2020 - 05.2022

As a student employee at the Office of Black Student Services at Loyola Marymount University, I created flyers and other graphic desings for events, created and managed social media posts and accounts, organized data and documents for the office, and collaborated with other employees to plan events.

Tech Support

Hillsboro Locksmith LLC
05.2021 - 08.2021

I provided tech help for this lockout company, the bulk of which included sorting and organizing company data utilizing the program Excel.

Childcare Provider/Camp Counselor

Northeast Communty Center
10.2019 - 08.2021

I was a camp counselor and childcare provider for summer camp and childcare programs at the Northeast Community Center in Portland, Oregon. I provided care for and led children 6-12 in a number of activities around the city and at the community center and facilitated socialization with their peers. I also provided childcare in the evenings during the school year at the community center.

Education

No Degree - Dual Teaching Credential (Gen&Special Education)

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
05.2024

Skills

  • Educational Leadership
  • Lesson planning, teaching, classroom management
  • Working with children and adults with special needs
  • Event planning and graphic design
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • Drivers license
  • [EXPECTED MAY 2025] Multiple Subjects Dual General and Special Education K-12 preliminary teaching credential

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Graduate Assistant

Loyola Marymount University School of Education
10.2024 - Current

Front Desk Receptionist/Cave Manager

Campus Ministry, Loyola Marymount University
10.2023 - 05.2024

Paraprofessional

Maxim Healthcare
06.2023 - 07.2023

Educational Aid

Kentwood Elementary
10.2022 - 03.2023

Residential Advisor

Student Housing, Loyola Marymount University
08.2022 - Current

Tech Support

Hillsboro Locksmith LLC
05.2021 - 08.2021

Student Employee

Office of Black Student Services, Loyola Marymount
08.2020 - 05.2022

Counselor Supervisor

Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp
06.2020 - 07.2022

Childcare Provider/Camp Counselor

Northeast Communty Center
10.2019 - 08.2021

No Degree - Dual Teaching Credential (Gen&Special Education)

Loyola Marymount University

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies

Loyola Marymount University
Jay Lowery