Jordann Ellison
Racine,WI
Summary
Dynamic leader and communicator with a proven track record at Racine Unified School District, enhancing student success and academic goals through innovative collaboration and problem-solving. Excelled in roles requiring compassion and flexibility, significantly boosting student engagement and performance. Expertise in organizing impactful activities and mentoring, demonstrating exceptional leadership and communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Freshmen Advocate
Racine Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
- Provide resources to support students in achieving academic goals.
- Collaborate with parents, school faculty, administration, and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Collaborate with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Monitor student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Help students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Supported and mentored students in developing skills to become successful in community.
Recreation Specialist
City Of Racine
06.2022 - Current
- Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
- Visited playground sites to check on program status and address any concerns.
- Planned and scheduled playground site field trips and special activities.
Assistant Basketball Coach
Racine Unified School District
11.2020 - Current
- Led practice sessions with players practicing drills, honing techniques and scrimmaging to put practiced skills into play.
- Coordinated with head coach and experienced players to develop curriculum and play book.
- Counseled athletes on conflict resolution techniques and anger management to improve on-court and off-court behaviors.
- Developed in-depth and functional knowledge of basketball and rules and regulations associated.
- Represented school and athletic program in positive light locally and in media.
- Obtained and presented tapes of competing teams and professional teams to build strategy and demonstrate technique.
- Assisted in developing student-athletes to fullest potential and performing under pressure.
- Assisted and advised students on academic issues and goals.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Participated in fundraising events.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
Youth Advocate
Racine Unified School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in emotional, and educational areas
- Supported and mentored students in developing skills to become successful in community.
- Provide resources to support students in achieving academic goals.
- Collaborate with parents, school faculty, administration, and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Collaborate with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
Playground Leader
City Of Racine
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Prepared comprehensive schedules of activities and maintained daily records of number of participants, incidents and activities.
- Oversaw children on playground to monitor safety and suitability of activities.
- Inspected equipment on playground to report any safety concerns.
- Developed positive and productive relationships with kids, parents and staff.
- Supervised groups of up to 40 children under age 14 from arrival through departure at end of day.
- Transitioned participants between activities, rest periods and field trips.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2025
High School Diploma -
Horlick High School
Racine, WI06.2019
Skills
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Compassionate
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Flexibility
Timeline
Freshmen Advocate
Racine Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Recreation Specialist
City Of Racine
06.2022 - Current
Youth Advocate
Racine Unified School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Basketball Coach
Racine Unified School District
11.2020 - Current
Playground Leader
City Of Racine
06.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Horlick High School
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