Jelani Boyd
Beaufort,SC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Charleston County School District
Hollywood, SC
02.2024 - Current
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Mail Clerk/Office Assistant Intern
Morgan and Morgan
North Charleston, SC
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Applied appropriate postage to outgoing mail using postage machine or mailing labels.
- Received, sorted and organized incoming letters and packages.
- Responded to inquiries from internal staff regarding mailroom services and procedures.
- Maintained a clean work environment by disposing of waste material properly.
- Organized and monitored mail supplies and general office supplies for mailroom.
Instructor/Case Manager
AMI Kids
Seabrook, SC
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Assessed student progress on a regular basis and provided feedback for improvement.
- Helped prepare students for the official GED exam by providing practice tests and test-taking tips.
Substitute Teacher
Rockdale County Public Schools
Conyers, GA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Life Skills Mentor
Coastal Carolina University Housing
Conway, SC
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration
- Helped clients to identify challenges and set goals
- Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals
- Provided insight and ideas to promote client growth.
Student Orientation Leader
Coastal Carolina
Conway, SC
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Facilitated group activities among assigned students and promoted community bonds through engaging events
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences
- Assisted with transition to college life by providing one-on-one support
- Addressed variety of visitor questions and concerns, offering additional resources and references for more detailed information.
Education
Paralegal Certificate - Legal Studies
University of Georgia
09-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Coastal Carolina University
12.2022
Skills
- Blackboard Software
- Technology Integration
- Student-Centered Learning
- Middle School Education
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Public Speaking
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Audio-Visual Aids
- Analytical Decision-Making
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Essay Writing Technique Development
- Community Involvement
- Document Scanning
- Office Administration
- Mail Distribution
Internships
- Whitemore Park Middle (Mental Health Capstone and Teaching Practium)
- Morgan and Morgan (Mail Clerk & Office Assistant)
Affiliations
- Phi Beta Sigma
- Jackson Scholars
- Student Government Association
- AAIM
- Dalton-Linda Floyd Mentor
- Orientation Leader
- Youth Football Coach
- Life Mentor
- Youtuber
Accomplishments
- Jackson Scholar
- Deans List
Certification
- CPR
- Substitute Teacher
- Paralegal
Timeline
Teacher
Charleston County School District
02.2024 - Current
Mail Clerk/Office Assistant Intern
Morgan and Morgan
01.2024 - 02.2024
Instructor/Case Manager
AMI Kids
08.2023 - 12.2023
Substitute Teacher
Rockdale County Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
Life Skills Mentor
Coastal Carolina University Housing
01.2021 - 05.2021
Student Orientation Leader
Coastal Carolina
01.2020 - 08.2020
Paralegal Certificate - Legal Studies
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Coastal Carolina University