Jenill Jackson
Youth Program Coordinator/Manager
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dedicated Program Coordinator skilled in managing administrative, operational, and outreach programmatic functions who wears many hats to accomplish dynamic goals and objectives. Ready to leverage over seven years of experience in a growth-oriented organization. Skilled at coordinating social service initiatives for at-risk youth/families and fostering academic success and progress. I am committed to addressing social issues to improve the quality of life for marginalized communities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Youth Program Coordinator
Raising Expectations Inc
Atlanta, GA
01.2017 - Current
- Develops and monitor middle and high school students learning plans to ensure program key performance indicators are being met.
- Prepared course objectives, schedules, and managed classroom staffing requirements for meeting student enrollment numbers for each program.
- Prepares monthly/bi-weekly program reports and snapshots outlining key program outcomes achieved.
- Builds recruitment and retention plans to maintain full roster of program participants.
- Organizes special events and activities to boost youth engagement and both individually and in partnership with community liaisons to improve the lives of at-risk children.
- Leverages academic, social, economic, and mental health education program offerings for at-risk youth/families.
- Advocated and conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate the public on available services.
- College & Career Coaching:
- Spearheaded job trainings and early employment programs for teenagers and parents.
- Provided pre-college coaching and mentorship to ensure successful matriculation through high school into college.
- Created post-secondary plans for high school seniors attending colleges, trade schools, military branches, and workforce that they could actualize.
- Educated individuals with special interests about unique grants and scholarships for higher education.
Special Education Teacher
Clayton County Public Schools
Rex, GA
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized educational lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Teacher
Teach For America - Non-Profit
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Selected from approximately 45,000 applicants to join national teacher corps of outstanding leaders
- Participated in intensive summer training program to develop knowledge, skills, and mindsets needed to achieve transformational gains in student achievement and student development
- Taught in Atlanta Public Schools summer school with veteran faculty supervision, feedback, and support
- Engaged in a full schedule of professional development activities including content and curriculum workshops, behavior management planning, diversity and inclusiveness trainings, and one on one teaching skill coaching and feedback cycles
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
Lincoln, PA 06.1996 - 05.2000
Skills
G-Suite
Written and verbal communication
Problem-Solving / Strategic Thinking
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Training and Development
Teamwork and Collaboration
Client needs assessments
Education program planning and performance
Proficient in Sales Force and KidTrax
Innovative program development
Program metrics and KPI's
Community outreach programs
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Clayton County Public Schools
08.2018 - 08.2021
Special Education Teacher
Teach For America - Non-Profit
08.2018 - 05.2021
Youth Program Coordinator
Raising Expectations Inc
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
06.1996 - 05.2000