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Kalim Jackson

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Parent Coordinator

Ryder Elementary School
11.2021 - Current
  • Greeted parents upon entrance and handled inquiries and concerns
  • Responded to questions regarding Department of Education, Rules and Regulations
  • Scheduled and facilitated information sessions, meetings, and workshops
  • Planned and scheduled social outings and events
  • Increased attendance at parent meetings
  • Created parent events and workshops
  • Bolstered communication between school staff and parents
  • Worked with Community Based Organizations
  • Assisted the Principal with parents' questions and concerns
  • Conducted outreach to parents
  • Made connections with community-based organizations to increase community support
  • Assisted students and staff in building relationships with external partners
  • Assisted in coordinating, improving, and maintaining community services and relationships.

Full Time Paraprofessional

Ryder Elementary School
10.2011 - 11.2021
  • Autistic support
  • Worked one-on-one and taught autistic children
  • Maintained a positive image of the program through interaction with parents
  • Conducted small groups and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
  • Supervised field trips to local parks, fire stations, and zoos
  • Encouraged students to be understanding of others
  • Helped develop plans to meet academic, intellectual, and social needs of students.

Testing Proctor

TASC/ Proctor
12.2018 - 03.2020
  • Assisted Examiners with the TASC test administration
  • Supported the TASC check-in process
  • Ensured examinees adhere to all testing protocols
  • Assisted in monitoring examinees during a testing session
  • Responded to examinee inquiries for information.

Outreach Coordinator

Beacon After-School
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • Conducted outreach to engage parents in their children's education
  • Maintained ongoing contact with community organizations that are involved with providing services to the school's educational program
  • Increased parent involvement in the school by working closely with all school, parent, and community organizations
  • Served as facilitator for parent and school community concerns and issues including, for example, school policies or facilities issues.

Substitute Teacher

GO Project
01.2018 - 03.2020
  • Classroom management
  • Engaged students in hands-on learning
  • Planned lesson plans
  • Demonstrated time management skills and abilities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Canarsie High School
New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Touro College
New York, NY
01.2018

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Kingsborough College
New York, NY
01.2000

Skills

  • Team
  • Ability to interact with others
  • Prior work experience in school settings
  • Strong Communicator
  • Family Support
  • Negotiation
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Training

  • Child Abuse
  • School Violence
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention For Schools (TCIS)
  • Dignity for all Students Act (DASA)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders (NYSRCASD)

Timeline

Parent Coordinator

Ryder Elementary School
11.2021 - Current

Testing Proctor

TASC/ Proctor
12.2018 - 03.2020

Outreach Coordinator

Beacon After-School
11.2018 - 03.2020

Substitute Teacher

GO Project
01.2018 - 03.2020

Full Time Paraprofessional

Ryder Elementary School
10.2011 - 11.2021

High School Diploma -

Canarsie High School

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Touro College

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Kingsborough College
Kalim Jackson