Jocelyn Jackson
Salem,OR
Summary
Energetic professional enthusiastic about promoting learning with hands-on activities, class lesson plans and individualized support. Polished in monitoring students while enforcing classroom and school rules. Respectful and friendly collaborator commended for encouraging understanding and acceptance of differences.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Salem Keizer School District
Salem, OR
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional support to students.
- Monitored classrooms, ensuring that all students were safe and adhering to school rules.
- Supervised lunchroom duties, and playground activities.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Jade Logistics, LLC
Salem, OR
08.2011 - Current
- Assist the CEO with administrative tasks such as scheduling and travel arrangements
- Maintain a calendar of appointments for the CEO, ensuring that all commitments are met on time.
- Mantain special projects as assigned by the CEO in a timely manner.
- Acts as an intermediary between the CEO and other departments or outside organizations when needed.
- Organize events hosted by the CEO, including planning logistics and coordinating catering services.
Co-Director and Head Preschool Teacher
Little Beavers Preschool
Corvallis, OR
06.1999 - 09.2008
- Oversaw the hiring process for new employees; conducted interviews, reviewed resumes, and recommended candidates for hire.
- Collaborated with another director on operational activities, including fundraising, staff management, and program development.
- Trained new hires on the company's policies, procedures, systems, and processes.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members in developing innovative solutions to organizational challenges.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Maintained records of attendance, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Assisted in organizing field trips so students could experience hands-on learning opportunities outside the classroom.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary, according to school policies.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-1999
Skills
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement
- Activity Planning
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Physical Education Instruction
- Classroom Organization
- Safety Awareness
Affiliations
- Love volunteering in my kids schools and helping with different activities such as cordinating Country Kids Relays, jog-a-thons, volunteering at Vacation Bible School, was a counselor at outdoor school, and helped with year book.
- Secretary Of Releve Booster Club-(Non-Profit Dance Organization)
- Secretary of Always in My Heart-(Non profit organization that provides support for miscarriage and pregnancy loss.)
- Love hanging out with family and friends and entertaining.
- Enjoy providing a home where kids can gather, feel safe, and have fun.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Salem Keizer School District
05.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Jade Logistics, LLC
08.2011 - Current
Co-Director and Head Preschool Teacher
Little Beavers Preschool
06.1999 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science
Oregon State University