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JESSICA SCALF

Cary,NC

Summary

With a strong foundation in diversity and inclusion principles and practices, eager to learn and develop in this environment. Understanding of creating inclusive environments and strong interpersonal skills allow for effectively supporting a diverse workforce. Ready to utilize and further enhance communication and collaboration skills in the desired position, contributing to the success of the team.

Work History

ECS Teacher

Wake County Schools
  • Company Overview: Extensive knowledge of general content curriculum standards and age-appropriate developmental expectations
  • Considerable knowledge of state and federal policies and procedures overseeing the services of students with disabilities
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment and effectively collaborate with others
  • Ability to motivate students
  • Ability to constantly monitor and supervise the safety and well-being of students
  • Ability to recognize and support students with a variety of backgrounds, abilities, exceptionalities, physical needs, and learning styles
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the public
  • Extensive knowledge of general content curriculum standards and age-appropriate developmental expectations
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for the development of comprehensive support systems for students.

EC Teacher

Rowan-Salisbury Schools
  • Company Overview: Remote-Online Virtual Educator
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals
  • Provided emotional support to students and families
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies
  • Exhibited flexibility in scheduling, worked with different levels of staff and handled variety of early childhood situations
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs
  • Developed, supervised, planned and taught developmentally appropriate curriculum
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies
  • Remote-Online Virtual Educator

EC Teacher

Catawba County Schools
  • Company Overview: Newton, NC
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems
  • Provided emotional support to students and families
  • Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options
  • Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies
  • Exhibited flexibility in scheduling, worked with different levels of staff and handled variety of early childhood situations
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance
  • Demonstrated skills to develop, supervise, plan and teach curriculum best suited to young children
  • Developed, supervised, planned and taught developmentally appropriate curriculum
  • Newton, NC

Director of Sales and Marketing

ICP Teams
  • Company Overview: Nationwide
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues
  • Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance
  • Facilitated business by implementing practical networking techniques
  • Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue
  • Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies
  • Spearheaded trade show participation to showcase products and services, generating valuable leads and networking opportunities.

Regional Outside Sales Representative

DC Publishing
  • Managed projects through effective budgeting, scheduling and complex problem-solving
  • Enhanced success of advertising strategies by boosting engagement through social media and other digital marketing approaches
  • Set up appointments with potential and current customers to promote new products and services
  • Visited clients on-site to give benefit-oriented sales presentations
  • Led educational training seminars and product demonstrations
  • Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase revenue
  • Attended trade shows, conferences and seminars to promote and develop new business opportunities

HRIS Data Coordinator

HSM Solutions
  • Company Overview: Hickory, NC
  • Monitored data entry processes and worked to improve efficiency and performance
  • Coordinated troubleshooting support for warehouse personnel
  • Identified data errors and discrepancies and implemented swift corrections
  • Collaborated with other departments to enforce data accuracy and enhance productivity
  • Entered payroll data including raises, changes, hires and terminations for the entire company
  • Applied data validation procedures to support and enforce data integrity
  • Collaborated with multi-functional roles to communicate and align development efforts
  • Utilized established methods for data processing and analysis for consistency and accuracy
  • Optimized database performance, enhancing responsiveness and reliability.

Activity Director

Genesis Health Care
  • Company Overview: Teays Valley Center – Hurricane, WV
  • Developed, implemented and supervised center activities
  • Maintaining a calendar of activities and effectively communicating it to participants
  • Coordinating and communicating with staff members
  • Overseeing group activities
  • Posting a monthly calendar of events
  • Ensuring that staff and participants follow all safety protocols
  • Submitting budgetary recommendations for equipment and supplies
  • Monitoring patient health and providing reports to caregivers
  • Teays Valley Center – Hurricane, WV

Special Education & Business Teacher

Braxton County Schools
  • Company Overview: Sutton, WV
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior
  • Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks
  • Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals
  • Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems
  • Sutton, WV

Education

Master of Arts - Education with Certification in Online Learning

Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV
12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Gerontology

Towson University
Towson, MD
05.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Gerontology

West Virginia State College, Institute
12.2003

Skills

  • Management Techniques
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Progress Tracking and Reporting
  • Early intervention techniques
  • Individualized planning
  • Team leadership
  • Staff training and development
  • Project planning and development

Timeline

ECS Teacher

Wake County Schools

EC Teacher

Rowan-Salisbury Schools

EC Teacher

Catawba County Schools

Director of Sales and Marketing

ICP Teams

Regional Outside Sales Representative

DC Publishing

HRIS Data Coordinator

HSM Solutions

Activity Director

Genesis Health Care

Special Education & Business Teacher

Braxton County Schools

Master of Arts - Education with Certification in Online Learning

Fairmont State University

Bachelor of Science - Gerontology

Towson University

Associate of Applied Science - Gerontology

West Virginia State College, Institute

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