Jessica Jackson
St George
Summary
Dedicated classroom assistant devoted to student growth and development. Improves academic performance, social integration, and personal skills with consistent help and encouragement. Works effectively with teachers and administrators to build positive support networks for students.
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Discovery Teacher
Colleton County School District
Walterboro, SC
08.2025 - 07.2026
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated collaborative learning environments to enhance student participation and engagement.
- Monitored and assessed student progress using various evaluation tools and methods.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management strategies and instructional techniques.
- Enhanced curriculum by integrating technology to improve student learning outcomes and accessibility.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Paraprofessional
Colleton County School District
Walterboro, South Carolina
08.2016 - 08.2025
- Assisted students struggling with class materials by mentoring individually and helping with specific problems.
- Instructed small groups in concepts and specific techniques outlined in lesson plans.
- Helped supervising teacher manage classroom and implement lesson plans.
- Helped supervising teacher implement behavior plans.
- Lead the class in Waterford instruction when the supervising teacher was unavailable.
- Lead the class in Open Court instruction when the supervising teacher was unavailable.
- Put all incoming monies to the classroom in the appropriate place.
- Attendance done on PowerSchool.
- Helped to administer PALS 4-k testing.
- Helped to administer ESGI testing in 4-K and 5-K.
- Kept DSS approved tracking sheets for 4-K classroom.
- Supervised off campus field trips.
- Attend SCECA conferences.
- Attend Palmetto Pre-K Jamboree conferences.
- Implemented individualized support strategies to enhance student learning outcomes and behavioral development.
- Supported classroom instruction by assisting teachers in lesson preparation and student engagement.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and productive classroom environment through proactive behavior management techniques.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators regarding academic performance and social interactions.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in special education support strategies.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
Substitute Teacher
Dorchester School District 4
St George, South Carolina
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Implemented prepared lesson plans to maintain classroom continuity.
- Upheld class discipline standards to keep students on-task.
- Used course materials to teach lessons planned by absent teacher.
Education
Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Arizona05-2027
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Columbia College
Columbia, SCHigh School Diploma - undefined
Woodland High School
Dorchester, SC06-2001
Skills
- Subject tutoring
- Behavior management
- Reading support
- Classroom management
- IEP compliance
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Classroom instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
Certification
- CERDEP certified each year with proper DSS hours
- 2016 - 19 hours
- 2017 - 39.50 hours
- 2018 - 42.50 hours
- 2019 - 26.50 hours
- 2020 - 16.00 hours
- 2021 - 34.50 hours
- 2022 - 25.00 hours
- 2023 - 15.00 hours
- 2024 - 15.00 hours
Timeline
Discovery Teacher
Colleton County School District
08.2025 - 07.2026
Paraprofessional
Colleton County School District
08.2016 - 08.2025
Substitute Teacher
Dorchester School District 4
08.2015 - 01.2016
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Columbia College
High School Diploma - undefined
Woodland High School
Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University