- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
- Team Sports: Girls Basketball Coach at Desert Shadows Middle School and Horizon High School
Jaymes Dickinson
Scottsdale,ARIZONA
Summary
Experienced with youth mentorship, classroom management and student support, ensuring conducive learning atmosphere. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to assist in educational activities. Track record of fostering positive relationships with students and staff to support educational objectives. Helping develop leadership skills, and personal growth through engaging and impactful activities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Desert Shadows Middle School
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2024 - Current
- Monitor and increase over 10 students progress, providing feedback to teachers and contributing to academic assessments.
- Adapt learning activities to meet diverse student needs, enhancing engagement and comprehension.
- Supported individualized education plans by implementing tailored instructional strategies for diverse learners.
Paraprofessional
Cocopah Middle School (Delta-T Group)
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2023 - Current
- Helped students access the curriculum, providing support tailored to their individual needs.
- Managed behaviors within the classroom.
- Assisted 9 in students becoming more independent.
General Counselor
Camp Pontiac
Copake, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Provided guidance and support for over 300 campers.
- Motivated and encouraged campers for a positive experience.
- Planned daily events and activities with camp staff members.
Teaching Fellow
Basis Charter Schools
Phoenix, AZ
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitored the classroom to enforce established rules.
- Encouraged struggling students to build confidence.
- Engaged 28 students in discussions of lesson topics.
To Go Specialist
Chili’s Restaurant
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Executed all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
- Provided customers with gracious, quick, and efficient service.
- Utilized point-of-sale system to complete 10+ daily transactions.
Senior Student Manager
NAU Enrollment Management, EMSA
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Improved call center team by recruiting and hiring over 100 candidates.
- Oversaw employee training and onboarding processes with close mentoring.
- Performed over 1,000 outgoing and incoming calls.
- Enabled employees to resolve problems and disputes on their own.
Student Manager
NAU Enrollment Management, EMSA
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Trained over 50 new call center agents on inbound and outbound calls.
- Participated in departmental and campus events such as orientation and job fairs.
- Managed daily workloads by organizing schedules and delegating tasks.
- Presented a positive, professional, and empathetic tone to deliver excellent service.
Student Services Agent
NAU Enrollment Management, EMSA
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Achieved and exceeded assigned goals established by management.
- Created rapport with over 400 callers through actively listening.
- Researched multiple computer applications while conversing with customers.
Education
Master of Organizational Leadership - Organizational Leadership
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Criminal Justice and Health & Wellness
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff05-2020
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Collaborative teamwork
- Empathy development
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Exceptional leadership qualities
Certification
- Certified Substitute Teacher, Arizona Department of Education - 2024
Interests
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Desert Shadows Middle School
01.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Cocopah Middle School (Delta-T Group)
01.2023 - Current
Teaching Fellow
Basis Charter Schools
01.2022 - 01.2023
To Go Specialist
Chili’s Restaurant
01.2022 - 01.2022
General Counselor
Camp Pontiac
01.2021 - Current
Senior Student Manager
NAU Enrollment Management, EMSA
01.2019 - 01.2020
Student Manager
NAU Enrollment Management, EMSA
01.2018 - 01.2019
Student Services Agent
NAU Enrollment Management, EMSA
01.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Organizational Leadership - Organizational Leadership
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Criminal Justice and Health & Wellness
Northern Arizona University