Joel Jackson
Educator
Whitehall,PA
Summary
To obtain a position that will utilize my dedication to student's educational needs and development. To enable each child to reach their full potential by fostering self-esteem and a sense of achievement. Devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with growth mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Paraeducator
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
Allentown, PA
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Implemented lessons initiated by teacher or related services personnel.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
Allentown, PA
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
The Swain School
Allentown, PA
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Middle School ELA Teacher Assistant
Raub Middle School
Allentown, PA
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Provided learning support in small groups.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
Teacher's Assistant
Arts Academy Charter Middle School
Allentown, PA
02.2016 - 04.2016
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA 05.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA 08.2016 - 05.2019
Associate of Arts - Education
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA 08.2013 - 05.2016
Skills
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Behavior improvements
Teaching and instruction
Instructional support
Smartboard
Classroom management
Lesson plan implementation
Social development and integration
Additional Information
Experience:
- Heggerty
- Fundations
- Culturally Responsive classroom
- Social Emotional Learning
- Behavioral Management
- Time-Management
Timeline
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Cedar Crest College
05.2021 - 05.2023
Special Education Paraeducator
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
04.2021 - 01.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
08.2019 - 04.2021
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
The Swain School
08.2019 - 11.2019
Middle School ELA Teacher Assistant
Raub Middle School
01.2017 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English
Cedar Crest College
08.2016 - 05.2019
Teacher's Assistant
Arts Academy Charter Middle School
02.2016 - 04.2016
Associate of Arts - Education
Lehigh Carbon Community College
08.2013 - 05.2016