Justine Jacobs
New York,NY
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Bright Horizons/UPK Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons
08.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement the planning of developmentally appropriate lessons for preschool children (taking into account any cultural or special needs)
- Develop schedules and implement routines while maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for preschool children
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
- Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
- Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
- Track children’s progress and report to parents
- Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche.
Dispatcher
NYPD-Communications Division
10.2017 - 08.2022
- Differentiate emergency call from non-emergency calls and direct to appropriate parties.
- Maintained accurate records of all dispatched calls, ensuring proper documentation for future reference or legal proceedings.
- Increased situational awareness among responding units through timely updates on evolving incident conditions.
- Monitored and tracked dispatch communication systems.
- Provided on-the-job training and coaching to develop new dispatchers.
- Assisted callers in emergency situations with appropriate information and support.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
- Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
- Provided exceptional customer service to callers in crisis, displaying empathy while obtaining necessary information for emergency response teams.
Police Athletic League/Lead Teacher
Police Athletic League
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Child Care Provider
Self Employed Services
12.2007 - 08.2015
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Adapted lesson plans according to each child's learning style ensuring no one was left behind.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s attendance, medical information, and developmental milestones for parent review.
- Strengthened parent-child relationships by offering guidance on effective parenting strategies based on observations and experience.
Juvenile Counselor
Department of Juvenile Justice
10.2005 - 08.2011
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Supervised individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence, and structure.
- Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Promoted a safe and positive environment within the facility by enforcing rules, addressing conflicts, and de-escalating tense situations as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Judicial Studies
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY2003
High School Diploma -
Bronx Leadership Academy High School
Bronx, NY06.1997
Skills
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Inquiry-based learning
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Regulatory Compliance
- Positive Learning Environment
- Parent Communication
- Student needs assessment
Timeline
Bright Horizons/UPK Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons
08.2022 - Current
Dispatcher
NYPD-Communications Division
10.2017 - 08.2022
Police Athletic League/Lead Teacher
Police Athletic League
08.2015 - 10.2017
Child Care Provider
Self Employed Services
12.2007 - 08.2015
Juvenile Counselor
Department of Juvenile Justice
10.2005 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Judicial Studies
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
High School Diploma -
Bronx Leadership Academy High School
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