Jimeka Dancy
Boligee
Summary
Passionate teacher's assistant with 8+ years of experience in assisting elementary school teachers. Knowledgeable of child development psychology, managed classes of up to 30 children across all grades and supported implementation of 3 core teaching programs
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4044
4044
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Kemper County School District
De Kalb
10.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles in second grade.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student academic progress and behavior.
Financial Assistant
In Abundance Tabernacle of Deliverance Church
01.2017 - Current
- Documented fiscal budget and established procedures for tracking expenses in accounting software such as Quickbooks.
- Revamped organization processes by auditing client checks and cash receipts.
- Reconciled statements and accounts and resolved variances.
- Minimized financial discrepancies, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy in financial transactions.
- Produced end-of-year records such as 1099-Misc and W2 forms.
- Completed financial forms such as I9, W4 and W9, and maintained permanent records.
- Assisted in auditing projects by compiling information and discovering fraud, embezzlement, and liabilities.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Organized and reported on financial information to document payment histories and assist with sound financial accounting.
- Observed strict confidentiality rules to maintain data integrity and protect members.
- Entered financial data into company accounting system with stringent adherence to data security protocols.
- Processed daily financial transactions in support of finance team objectives.
Inclusion Teacher
Kemper County School District
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Accommodate special education students as indicated on their Individualized education plans (IEPs). Each student will need different accommodation according to his disability. Accommodation may include larger print for a visually impaired student, preferential seating, or adaptive equipment.
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crises and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
- Provide one-on-one and small group instruction in English, reading, mathematics, writing, social studies, and science.
- Participate in the development and annual review of IEPs.
- Assist children with specific speech and language impairments, emotional disturbances, developmental delays, and autism.
Long Term Assistant
Kemper County School District
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Serve as a "floater" within public elementary school for grades 1-6, aiding teachers and students within self-contained (resource) as well as inclusion classrooms. Support instructional activities, learner engagement, classroom management and behavior modification goals.
- Gained experience assisting students from pre k to 6th.
- Conducts lessons under the guidance of the primary teacher with checking all schoolwork and test papers.
- Developed trust and rapport with children, helping teachers and engaging students in learning activities and positive behaviors to optimize their understanding of lessons.
- Aided students in reaching cognitive and development milestones, ranging from language acquisition and social skills progress to standardized test score improvements of up to 35% annually per student.
- Commended by teachers and school principal for creative instructional activities and calm, nurturing approach that helped foster an environment conducive to student success.
Assistant
Greene County School District
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Provide operational and clerical support to lead teachers from Pre-K to 9th grade.
- Assist with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities and strategies which support the educational, social, and emotional development of the students.
- Schedule and work with students individually and in small groups to review and reinforce learning, complete assignments, and improve overall performance.
- Adapt learning activities and materials to meet individual needs.
- Organize lesson materials, equipment and the classroom environment for an optimal learning experience.
- Maintain detailed records of students' progress.
- Provide regular feedback on each student to teachers and parents.
- Supervise students between classes, during recess and lunch.
Teacher's Aid
University of West Alabama
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided assistance to head teacher during my work study program via my degree plan.
- Required to work under direct guidance of the Pre-K teacher.
- Assist individual pupils and small groups in developing academic skills.
- Assist the classroom teacher with planning for instruction.
- Perform such clerical duties as preparing instructional materials, making reports, and other duties as assigned (clerical duties are not, however, limited to this list).
- Maintain student records as directed by the classroom teacher.
- Required to attend district and state staff development including Child Abuse Awareness, CPR Certification and First Aid Certification.
- Administer all diagnostic tools as directed by the teacher.
- Assist in preparing the classroom and organizing all instructional materials and equipment as directed by the teacher.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of West Alabama
Skills
- Class management
- Record-keeping
- Computer skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Decision making
- Leadership
- Problem solving
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Kemper County School District
10.2024 - Current
Inclusion Teacher
Kemper County School District
08.2020 - 05.2024
Long Term Assistant
Kemper County School District
01.2019 - 01.2020
Financial Assistant
In Abundance Tabernacle of Deliverance Church
01.2017 - Current
Assistant
Greene County School District
01.2016 - 01.2018
Teacher's Aid
University of West Alabama
01.2010 - 01.2012
Master of Arts - Education
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of West Alabama