Jessica McGaskey
Houston,TX
Summary
Collaborative leader with a proven track record of building solid relationships at all levels, and guiding teams effectively through various training and scientific educational pursuits as well as public health initiatives in epidemiology and literature and statistical analysis. Innovative and results-driven public health professional with years of experience executing epidemiological approaches to preventing infectious disease throughout various healthcare systems. Skilled in evidence-based research practices to support control strategies.
Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/Corporate Trainer
Cyclone Anaya's Restaurant
03.2023 - Current
Assisted in managing daily corporate operations to enhance efficiency and support organizational objectives. Contributed to the design and implementation of strategic initiatives that foster company growth. Provided excellent customer service by greeting clients, addressing inquiries quickly, and facilitating a seamless experience. Evaluated employee performance to identify areas for improvement. Maintained confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information.
High School Science Teacher (Grades: 9th–12th)
Aldine ISD
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Led 23 Science team Professional Development trainings.
- Facilitated student success and academic growth through implementation of SMART and STEM curriculums.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels by using differentiated instructional techniques.
- Organized demonstrations, while assisting and supervising 20 students during each class experiments.
- Assessed over 150 student progress of developed course material through routine quizzes, final examinations, research projects and standardized assessments.
- Created study guides and supporting materials to reiterate lecture details and prepare students for tests.
- Collaborated with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess science-based curriculum for the department.
- Accomplishments:
- In 2021, 100% of the student re testers passed the STARR exam and 100% of first time testers passed with the STARR exam with 2 mastery scores.
Sign Language Interpreter
Silverlake Church
05.2013 - 05.2021
- Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for 3 clients.
- Identified and resolved conflicts in translation or interpretation of words or concepts.
- Translated spoken words simultaneously orally or using hand signs, maintaining message content and style.
- Trained 5 congregational staff translators and interpreters in specialized field terminologies.
- Led approximately 100 beginners of various ages through 4 sign language workshops.
Education
Master of Curriculum and Instruction in Science -
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-2015
Associate of Science - Biology
Lonestar College
Cypress, TX05-2012
Skills
- Science Education
- Health Promotion Education
- Quantitative & Qualitative Research
- Data Collection
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Team Leadership
- Interpersonal Communication
- American Sign Language
- Technology: MS Office Suite, R Software, Zoom, Social Media Management
- Decision-making
Affiliations
Member | Texas Public Health Association
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Master of Public Health (MEd), January 2020–January 2021
- University of Texas @ Arlington, Arlington, TX
- Capstone: Exploring impact and effects of incorporating laptops into high school science instruction and how it can improve student’s knowledge, comprehension, and grades with students enrolled in a Harris County High School.
- Designed and conducted formative research study utilizing a pretest-posttest single group design. Facilitated groups with 38 students, 25 females and 13 male students.
- Created all quizzes, tests, and cumulative exams for the formative research study using varies of software and books also making sure the assignment follow the AISD teaching guidelines.
- Collected the data through Microsoft Excel with a specialized formula and using a pretest and post.
- The study results and information with over 20 references into a 27-page paper.
Timeline
Manager/Corporate Trainer
Cyclone Anaya's Restaurant
03.2023 - Current
High School Science Teacher (Grades: 9th–12th)
Aldine ISD
07.2019 - 05.2022
Sign Language Interpreter
Silverlake Church
05.2013 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion
University of Houston
Associate of Science - Biology
Lonestar College
Master of Curriculum and Instruction in Science -
University of Texas at Arlington