JAZMEN HARDY-YOUNG
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Effective Mathematics Teacher skilled in implementing variety of instructional strategies to motivate students and encourage active participation. Instructs students directly to achieve curriculum goals. Dependable mentor offers collaborative skills to build solid relationships with students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Teacher
Willow Middle School
New Orleans , LA
08.2023 - Current
- Integrated technology into the classroom environment for interactive math lessons.
- Participated in professional development programs focusing on mathematics education techniques.
- Encouraged students to apply mathematical concepts in real-world situations.
- Utilized a variety of instructional methods including lectures, demonstrations and hands-on activities.
- Monitored student progress regularly and provided feedback on assignments and test results.
Volunteer Manager
SBP
New Orleans , LA
07.2022 - Current
- Oversaw fundraising activities and preparation of public relations materials. Increased donations by 30%.
- Wrote, implemented and enforced volunteer program policies, procedures and standards.
- Secured and filed signed volunteer liability waivers and contracts.
- Developed benchmarks for measuring and monitoring strategic changes and organizational goals.
- Implemented and evaluated staff, volunteer or training programs.
- Conducted new volunteer orientation and training sessions to discuss requirements and expectations.
- Provided hands-on and proactive leadership to community services staff.
- Spoke to community groups to explain and interpret purposes, programs and policies.
- Managed and directed outreach programs to promote relationship development and community engagement.
- Led strategic planning of partner engagement programs after analysis and research of company programs and functions.
Algebra I Teacher + Advisor
New Harmony High Institute
New Orleans, LA
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
Algebra Teaching Fellow
Saga Education
New York City, NY
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Tutored students requiring additional assistance in mastering concepts.
- Improved classroom teaching methods by observing fellow educators and learning new techniques.
- Collaborated with professor to manage education projects from start to finish.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
Enrollment Consultant
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Sought out new clients and developed clientele by networking to find new customers.
- Improved data collection accuracy by structuring systems for desktop spreadsheets.
- Strengthened traceability by developing organization systems for keeping records, reports and agendas.
- Counseled prospects and policyholders on coverage, limits and regulations.
- Listened to and understood customers' needs, explained and discussed options and outlined best-fit services.
Legislative Fellow
Garret Graves
Washington DC
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Analyzed and interpreted policies, legislation and public issues on behalf of Louisiana constituents.
- Disseminated research results through academic publications, written reports or public presentations.
- Developed and tested theories using information from interviews, newspapers and historical papers.
- Recommended institutional and organizational changes to existing programs and policies based on political implications.
- Forecasted trends in politics and economies to wild life and fisheries organizations make strategic decisions.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA01-2026
B.A. -
Louisiana State University
05-2017
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Training & Development
- Active Listening
- Grant Writing
- Department Management
- Community Outreach
- Personal Development Sessions
- Lectures Planning and Implementation
- Digital Learning Platforms
- Student Engagement
- Cognitive and behavioral development
Affiliations
2+ years of curriculum design Americorps Member 2019-2020 200+ Service Hours Co-Chair of Clubs @ NHH Instructional Observational Rounds Team 2021-present YouthForce NOLA SoftSkills Co-Op
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Math Teacher
Willow Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Volunteer Manager
SBP
07.2022 - Current
Algebra I Teacher + Advisor
New Harmony High Institute
06.2020 - 05.2022
Algebra Teaching Fellow
Saga Education
07.2019 - 09.2020
Enrollment Consultant
Louisiana State University
03.2018 - 05.2019
Legislative Fellow
Garret Graves
08.2017 - 03.2018
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Tulane University
B.A. -
Louisiana State University
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