Jessica McDonald
Panama City
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/RBT
Gulf Coast School for Autism
11.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented individualized education plans tailored to students' unique learning needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance instructional strategies and student engagement.
- Developed and delivered lesson plans utilizing evidence-based practices for students with autism.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, adjusting teaching methods to ensure effective learning outcomes.
IT Technical Group Lead
Hexagon
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted clients with resetting passwords, unlocking accounts, and creating accounts
- Troubleshoots hardware technology including computers, printers, and other devices
- Trained incoming new hires for their day-to-day responsibilities and tasks
- Created and maintained the schedule for my team of analysts
- Overlooked the recorded calls and group chats to ensure all analysts were keeping a professional work environment
- Attended meetings with the main clients to go over reoccurring issues and staying on the same page for all other issues
- Held monthly one on one meetings with each individual to evaluate their performance and any issues they may be having
Assistant Teacher
Little Learners Discovery Center
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained a clean workspace to keep children from injury or illness
- Cared for and managed classes of 5-15 children ranging from the ages of 6 weeks to 13 years old
- Created lesson plans based on the age group and theme of the week
- Worked closely with children to grow and learn how to behave in an appropriate manner
IT HelpDesk Analyst
Hexagon
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Assisted clients with resetting passwords, unlocking accounts, and creating accounts
- Troubleshoots hardware technology including computers, printers, and other devices
- Trained incoming new hires for their day-to-day responsibilities and tasks
Professional Ballroom Instructor
Toledo Ballroom
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Executed professional customer skills to make sales
- Communicated with inactive students to sign them up for more classes
- Collaborated with other instructors for scheduling purposes
- Demonstrated leadership skills by leading classes of 5-20 students
Intern
Interrupt
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Analyzed excel spread sheets to ensure client information was up to date
- Examined power points before presented to client
- Assisted in filing company bills
Sales Associate
Charlotte Russe
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Implemented and improved interpersonal skills when helping customers
- Remained diligent at all times to help prevent theft
- Trusted in handling financial responsibilities
- Maintained cleanliness of the store
- Unpacked deliveries and organized in store
Assistant Dance Teacher
Stars Unlimited Dance and Baton Studio
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted in children’s dance class including; jazz, tap, and ballet
- Maintained and recorded notes on placement of students during dance routines to help them progress
Education
High School Diploma -
Sylvania Southview High School
Sylvania, Ohio01.2018
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Data collection
- Social skills development
- Reinforcement strategies
- Behavior reduction strategies
- Individualized education plans
- Functional communication training
- Natural environment training
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
Teacher/RBT
Gulf Coast School for Autism
11.2023 - Current
IT Technical Group Lead
Hexagon
06.2022 - 09.2023
Assistant Teacher
Little Learners Discovery Center
12.2021 - 06.2022
IT HelpDesk Analyst
Hexagon
11.2020 - 12.2021
Professional Ballroom Instructor
Toledo Ballroom
07.2019 - 03.2021
Sales Associate
Charlotte Russe
09.2018 - 02.2019
Assistant Dance Teacher
Stars Unlimited Dance and Baton Studio
08.2017 - 05.2018
Intern
Interrupt
01.2017 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Sylvania Southview High School