JESSICA GAINES
Miami Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic educator and small business owner with extensive experience in admissions, individualized teaching, essay writing, classroom instruction, and mentoring. Proven success in recruiting, connecting with, and guiding students and families through the educational journey. Eager to leverage expertise in an admissions role within a forward-thinking educational institution or company.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education With Reading Specialty
12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
05.1995
Studied Elementary Education with a focus on Special Education. Thesis on ADD & ADHD.
Head of NYU President's Children's Charity Program, National Organization of Women's Sororities
- Vice-President & Secretary, Zeta Sigma Phi Organization. Intensive Hebrew and Judaic Studies program, Spring Semester
Intensive Hebrew language and Judaic studies - Spring Semester Abroad
05.1994
Skills
- Management consulting
- Precision-focused
- Team-based decision-making
- Effective team collaboration
- Experienced in guiding teams
- Effective goal development
- Efficient records organization
- Completed four marathons for fundraising
Work Availability
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Timeline
Owner - JDG College Consulting
01.2021 - 07.2025
Owner - JGK Consulting & Tutoring
08.2014 - 12.2020
Kindergarten Teacher - The Cushman School
08.2013 - 06.2014
Assistant Director of Admissions - Temple Israel ECLC
09.2002 - 06.2009
Bank Street College of Education - Master of Science, Early Childhood Education With Reading Specialty
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Tel Aviv University - Intensive Hebrew language and Judaic studies, Spring Semester Abroad
Work History
Owner
JDG College Consulting
01.2021 - 07.2025
- Designed department with college consulting for high school students in 2021.
- Developed creative strategies to enhance essay writing skills, implementing novel techniques that significantly boost student engagement and application quality.
- Advised clients on academic planning and course selection to enhance college readiness.
- Efficiently organized tasks, meeting deadlines to improve client experiences. Implemented strategies to boost morale, supporting families through applications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Championed educational equity through pro bono consulting, expanding college access for underserved students.
- Developed personalized college admission strategies for diverse student populations.
Owner
JGK Consulting & Tutoring
08.2014 - 12.2020
- Established successful consulting & tutoring company in 2014 geared towards elementary students with an emphasis on children with learning challenges.
- Tutored reading, writing and overall academic development.
- Specialized in reading; experience working with dyslexia, dysgraphia and processing disorders.
- Identified learning challenges and organized psychological, educational evaluations in timely fashion to obtain necessary support.
- Spearheaded each student's services and pivoted when necessary.
- Intricate parent meetings, discussing student progress, and developing individualized solutions to areas of concern and long term and short term plans.
- Acted as liaison between specialist and teachers to provide progress and information to parents.
- Consistent success with students. All achieved their personal academic goals.
Kindergarten Teacher
The Cushman School
08.2013 - 06.2014
- One year teaching position while creating tutoring & consulting business.
- Created child based kindergarten curriculum in progressive, private school setting. Managed a classroom of 20 with an assistant.
- Worked with early intervention cases; identifying learning challenges and accessing proper resources per each student.
- Built positive and successful relationships with parents, children and their respective specialists.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and developmental needs.
Assistant Director of Admissions
Temple Israel ECLC
09.2002 - 06.2009
- Developed and implemented strategic enrollment plans to enhance student recruitment efforts.
- Implemented specific recruitment projects that proved successful; school fairs, marketing, communication with other schools.
- Coordinated admissions events, fostering community engagement and interest in educational programs.
- Handled 300 to 350 interviews per admissions season.
- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with private schools across city and Brooklyn to create relationships for ongoing admissions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience