Jayla E. Parks
Detroit,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Carman Ainsworth Schools
Flint, MI
08.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to enhance classroom engagement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student development and learning outcomes.
- Monitored student progress, adjusting instructional methods to ensure continuous improvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
EDU Staffing
Flint, MI
08.2021 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Assisted over 20 students with physical disabilities with transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting or positioning.
Education
Bachelors of Social work -
University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI05.2026
Bachelors of Social work -
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC05.2021
Skills
- Able to sign in ASL
- Individual education plans IEPs
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Parent communications
- Data entry and analysis
- Disability support
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Documentation and reporting
- Intervention plans
- Case management
- Social work
Creative problem solving
Adaptable
Secondary education
Group and individual instruction
Test preparation
Elementary education
IEP documentation
Group Instruction
Student records management
Customer assistance
Trend understanding
Product knowledge
Online ordering familiarity
Customer Relations
Accomplishments
- Completed extra training to further help students under care.
- Earned "Teacher of the month" for being a all around great sub for my school building.
- Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
- Earned "MDE Assessment Security Certificate " for completing a four step module for testing with children wo has disabilities.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
Certified Substitute Teacher, EDU Staff- August 2021-Now
MDE Assessment Security Training - April 2022-23
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Carman Ainsworth Schools
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
EDU Staffing
08.2021 - 06.2024
Bachelors of Social work -
Gallaudet University
Bachelors of Social work -
University of Michigan - Flint
Languages
American Sign Language
English