Jessica Jackson
Certified Behavioral Technician (Special Education)
Norwalk,CT
Summary
Multi-talented Behavioral Technician with 5 years of experience directing students and assisting lead teachers. Expert at restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules and working with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with teacher and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities. Experience implementing behavioral plans and designated interventions for students suffering from various behavioral conditions. Working knowledge of treatment plans and modification strategies. Skilled relationship-builder with communication and time management abilities. Committed to promoting development of functional skills and independence. Accomplished in creating nurturing environment when implementing educational programs. Enthusiastic about pursuing new avenues of learning, growing professionally and building upon acquired skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technician, Registered Behavior Technician
Norwalk Public Schools
Norwalk , CT
2017.07 - Current
- Assist in implementing individual lesson plans based on assessments of student's needs
- Work collaboratively with OT, PT and Speech services to integrate key training into lesson plans
- Collaborate with parents to work on specific child needs and goals
- Monitor, supervise and care for students to ensure safety during play by organizing various indoor/ outdoor activities, bathrooms, field trips, meals, arrival & departure
- Provide health and safety maintenance by assisting students with daily life skills; toileting, washing hands, brushing teeth, tying shoes, and dressing
- Assist teacher in reinforcement to develop children's communication skills while promote sharing & self-esteem building
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
Visual Merchandiser
Roz & Ali
Norwalk , CT
2012.03 - 2016.06
- Partner with store manager to define and implement a creative visual merchandising strategy
- Manage & maintain roll out of product placement & store fixture layout
- Create and implement a standardize visual presentation throughout the store
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Supervised team of up to 5 merchandising employees and monitored adherence to company standards.
General Manager
OOHHS & AHHS SOUL FOOD
, Washington
2010.06 - 2012.09
- Review monthly & quarterly expenses, manage budgets and submit profitability reports
- Build staff schedules
- Designated visual displays in dinning areas
- Monitored and updated inventory checklists for supplies
- Implemented marketing strategies including leading the development of social media sites, assisting with TV marketing strategies
- Ensure outstanding customer service and commercial awareness
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices and company procedures.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
Personal Assistant
DISABLED VETERANS OF FT. JACKSON
Columbia , SC
2006.09 - 2010.05
- Organizing events and conferences
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Collecting and filling expenses
- Miscellaneous tasks to support Board of Trustee Member
- Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
- Organized and attended meetings and compiled related documents and reports.
Education
Bachelor's - Business Administration
Allen University
2005.09 - 2010.05
Skills
CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification
undefinedCertification
RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
Technician, Registered Behavior Technician
Norwalk Public Schools
2017.07 - Current
Visual Merchandiser
Roz & Ali
2012.03 - 2016.06
General Manager
OOHHS & AHHS SOUL FOOD
2010.06 - 2012.09
Personal Assistant
DISABLED VETERANS OF FT. JACKSON
2006.09 - 2010.05
Bachelor's - Business Administration
Allen University
2005.09 - 2010.05
RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
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