Jessica Fujimoto
Eugene,OR
Summary
After working with children with significant behavioral challenges due to ADHD, Autism, and childhood trauma I have realized that I need to dedicate my life mental health counseling. As a person who identifies as Queer here in Eugene, I believe I have a unique opportunity to serve my community. My hope is to support adults and children as they process their traumas, develop coping mechanisms that will allow them to feel more in-tune with society and themselves, and heal relationships with themselves and their loved ones.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Eugene School District 4J
09.2022 - Current
- Organized and supervised games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Interacted, observed and responded to children's needs, emergencies and conflicts while supervising classroom activities.
- Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Developed and ran Affinity Group for children who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Developed and ran Affinity Group for children who identify as part of the Asian and Pacific Islander community.
Co-President & Site Coordinator (Volunteer)
Pride Day Equality Project
01.2022 - Current
- Familiarize myself with legal and safety requirements for specific situations
- Work closely with 3rd party contractors and vendors to fulfill event needs
- Responsible for coordinating set up and take down of event
- Maintain professional working relationships with City and County offices as well as private businesses
- Source technical and structural items for event site
- Communicate with other team members (ie marketing, sponsors, budget etc) to make sure everyone is on the same page and has what they need to be successful.
Doula and Lamaze Instructor
Birth, Reclaiming Motherhood
01.2011 - 01.2014
- During this time I obtained my certification as a Lamaze Instructor and Birth Doula through DONA
- My general practice was to make 5-6 home visits to my clients prior to birth in order to build relationships as well as provide private birthing class
- I would be present for each birth and remain with my clients at least 2 hours after birth to ensure breastfeeding has begun
- This was the case regardless of whether the client birthed at home, in hospital, or had a cesarean birth
- I would also make at least two postpartum visits, one in recovery the next day and one once the clients were more settled at home (maybe 5 days out), with the option of adding more visits
- These postpartum visits were just as much to answer questions the new parents may have as it was to assess how everyone was coping emotionally and physically so that I could make referrals as needed.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Hawaii at Manoa
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Ran lab sessions for undergraduates in Public Speaking and Introduction to Women's Studies
- Faciliated group discussions
- Administered tests
- Held office hours to assist students one on one.
Education
Double BA - Speech & Women's Studies, centering multiple perspectives
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, HI2009
Skills
- Activities Oversight
- Progress Monitoring
- Special Needs
- Emotional Regulation
- Instructional Support
- Vendor Sourcing
- Project Tracking
- Events Logistics Management
References
Katie Gates, Special Education Teacher
gates_k@4j.lane.edu
541-554-6669
Kenny Long, Special Education Teacher
long_ke@4j.lane.edu
503-516-3873
Katie Kraft, Special Education Teacher
katelynjoy16@gmail.com
408-250-9840
Timeline
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Eugene School District 4J
09.2022 - Current
Co-President & Site Coordinator (Volunteer)
Pride Day Equality Project
01.2022 - Current
Doula and Lamaze Instructor
Birth, Reclaiming Motherhood
01.2011 - 01.2014
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Hawaii at Manoa
09.2009 - 06.2010
Double BA - Speech & Women's Studies, centering multiple perspectives
University of Hawaii
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