Jessica Baluka
Eureka,CA
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background in instructional support and relationship building. Proficient in implementing effective classroom strategies and providing individualized tutoring to enhance student comprehension and success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Aide
Northern Humboldt Union High School District
Arcata, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and instructional support, enhancing student engagement.
- Coordinated resource allocation for educational materials, ensuring timely availability for classroom activities.
- Implemented organizational systems for student records, improving accessibility and accuracy of information.
- Supported individual students with diverse learning needs, fostering inclusive educational environments.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices in resource management within the school district.
- Helped teachers with monitoring, behavioral control and activities.
- Enhanced student comprehension by providing individualized support and tailored learning strategies.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to improved understanding and test scores.
Graphic Designer
Salty Panda Design
Eureka, CA
08.2016 - Current
- Designed innovative branding materials, enhancing client visibility and engagement.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to produce high-quality graphics across various platforms.
- Conducted client consultations to understand design needs and refine project goals.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
Typist Clerk
Arcata High School
Arcata, CA
11.2022 - 08.2025
- Typed and formatted documents, ensuring clarity and adherence to school standards.
- Maintained accurate student records using database management systems.
- Supported administrative staff by preparing correspondence and reports efficiently.
- Collaborated with faculty to streamline communication processes within the school.
- Assisted in scheduling meetings and managing calendars for school administration team.
- Increased office efficiency by promptly typing correspondence, reports, and other documents as required.
- Designed documents, brochures and contract bids in Adobe InDesign.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Studio
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA05-2016
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Safety standards
- Tutoring skills
- Clerical skills
- Teaching and instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Special needs
- Classroom organization
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Reading instruction
- Relationship building skills
- Classroom management strategies
- Student supervision
- Teacher assistance
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis intervention
- IEP compliance
Timeline
Typist Clerk
Arcata High School
11.2022 - 08.2025
Resource Aide
Northern Humboldt Union High School District
08.2022 - Current
Graphic Designer
Salty Panda Design
08.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Art Studio
Humboldt State University