JINA LEAVITT
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Versatile Special Education Para with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering eventual independence in the workplace.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Lincoln Public Schools, Independence Academy
09.2021 - Current
- Maintain quality control, safety, and organization of students and materials needed for job success
- Supervise up to 6 students at a time with a variety of needs and balance workload along with responding to needs that come from variety of behaviors
- Remain calm in any and all situations, which may include high stress aggressive behavior moments, while continuing to keep other students calm and motivated to do their job
- Keep track of work time and break time for students
- Assist students with resumes and other paperwork that is needed for obtaining a job after independence academy
Math and Reading Intervention Para
Lincoln Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Guided learning process towards achievement of curriculum goals and objectives
- Maintained high expectations of student behavior and expectations
- Collaboratively planned with staff to effectively input and analyze data to ensure students goals were being met
- Continuously monitored student progress to ensure intervention programs were in line with grade level goals
- Established and enforced rules for classroom behavior among students in the intervention classroom
- Encouraged positive behavior and deter negative behavior.
Job Coach
Waverly Public Schools
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Assist in partnership between student, Waverly Public Schools, and business to ensure student is prepared for workforce
- Evaluate expectations of student in work place and determine steps to ensure success of student in work place
- Prepare student to be independent after 18-21 program is complete
- Problem solve with student, business, and school to ensure all tools are provided for eventual long term employment for student
International Graduate Admissions Specialist
University of Nebraska Lincoln
09.2000 - 03.2002
- Inputted all necessary application and Visa information into computer database
- Assisted applicants with admissions packet and served as point of contact throughout admissions process.
- Handled inquiries from prospective students to provide detailed information regarding admissions process.
Policy Change Specialist
Lincoln Benefit Life
05.1998 - 06.2000
- Perform life insurance term conversions and policy changes
- Communicate directly with agents and policy holders regarding specific life insurance policy
- Review and input all new applications into computer system
- Required strong attention to detail
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Communication Studies
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Skills
- Able to maintain positive and helpful presence in stressful situations
- Proficient in data entry Can prepare documents as requested in confidential manner
- Utilize strong interpersonal skills to provide high-quality responsive customer service which includes greeting and directing customers
- Maintain student files and resumes to make sure they they are up to date with new information
- Copy, assist with, and distribute materials students need for lessons for the day
Accomplishments
- In charge of multiple special needs students to ensure they complete daily job duties
Additional Information
- Awards , April 2016, selected to speak in local version of nationally known “Listen to Your Mother” event at Rococo Theater in Lincoln, NE
Timeline
Lincoln Public Schools, Independence Academy
09.2021 - Current
Math and Reading Intervention Para
Lincoln Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2021
Job Coach
Waverly Public Schools
09.2019 - 12.2019
International Graduate Admissions Specialist
University of Nebraska Lincoln
09.2000 - 03.2002
Policy Change Specialist
Lincoln Benefit Life
05.1998 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Communication Studies
Nebraska Wesleyan University