Jywanza Jackson
Fayette,MS
Summary
Special Education Teacher with proven success in developing and executing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Expertise in behavioral intervention strategies and small group instruction. Strong ability to foster partnerships with parents and maintain open communication. Committed to creating inclusive learning environments tailored to diverse student needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Jefferson County School District
Fayette, MS
08.2018 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with students and guardians through proactive communication and feedback.
- Advocated for special education students to ensure equitable resource access.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promoted positive student behaviors.
- Facilitated tailored small group instruction to meet individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with speech therapists and service providers to enhance educational outcomes.
- Conducted classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral challenges.
- Developed Individual Education Plans, aligning support services for students with disabilities.
- Assisted in data-driven development of IEP goals for students with special needs.
Parent Liaison
Jefferson County School District
Fayette, MS
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Contact parents for teachers
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Maintained open, positive and proactive communication between educators and families.
- Organized required paperwork between parents and school staff.
- Facilitated meetings between parents and administrators to discuss student issues or concerns.
- Prepared reports, documentation and written materials to communicate information to parents and staff.
- Maintained effective communication with parents regarding their children's academic progress.
Teacher
AJFC Community Action Agency
Natchez, MS
09.2008 - 08.2015
- Prepared Lesson Plans
- Time Sheets
- Teach Activities
Graduate Assistant
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS
06.2006 - 08.2008
- Company Overview: Department of Human Sciences
- Clerical
- Assisting Instructors with class preparation and teaching classes during instructor absence.
- Department of Human Sciences
Supervisor
TLC Child Care Center
Natchez, MS
01.2003 - 06.2006
- Assist children with home work
- Prepare food
- Answering the telephone
Child Care Lab Assistant
Copiah- Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS
08.1997 - 05.1999
- Company Overview: Early Childhood Education Center
- Cleaning the center
- Teach activities
- Time sheets
- Making lesson plan
- Early Childhood Education Center
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS05-2021
M.S. Degree - Workforce Education and Leadership
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS05.2012
M.S. Degree - Guidance Education
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS05.2008
B.S. Degree - Child Development
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS05.2004
A.A. Degree - Child Development
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS05.1999
High School Diploma -
Jefferson County High
Fayette, MS06.1996
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavioral intervention
- Lesson planning
- Parent communication
- Special education advocacy
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Progress monitoring
- Behavior modifications
Certification
- MS Educators License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Jefferson County School District
08.2018 - Current
Parent Liaison
Jefferson County School District
08.2015 - 07.2018
Teacher
AJFC Community Action Agency
09.2008 - 08.2015
Graduate Assistant
Alcorn State University
06.2006 - 08.2008
Supervisor
TLC Child Care Center
01.2003 - 06.2006
Child Care Lab Assistant
Copiah- Lincoln Community College
08.1997 - 05.1999
Master of Science - Special Education
Alcorn State University
M.S. Degree - Workforce Education and Leadership
Alcorn State University
M.S. Degree - Guidance Education
Alcorn State University
B.S. Degree - Child Development
Alcorn State University
A.A. Degree - Child Development
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
High School Diploma -
Jefferson County High
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