Kanesha Jackson
Marlin,Tx
Summary
Highly-motivated professional who has the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Ready to join a team or company that I can help, learn and grow with.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sped Inclusion Paraprofessional
Marlin ISD
Marlin, TX
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure the best educational experience for each student.
- Developed and implemented instructional strategies to meet the learning needs of special education students.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special education needs.
- Assisted students with disabilities in completing daily activities and assignments.
Paraprofessional
Marlin ISD
Tx
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
Direct Support Professional
Mexia State Supported Living Center
Tx
07.2008 - 12.2017
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
Education
Paraprofessional
Region 12
Waco, TXCertified Nursing Assistant
Bah Career Institute
Garland, TXHigh School Diploma -
Marlin High School
Marlin, TXCertified Medical Administration Assistant
McLennan Community College
Skills
- Leadership & Supervision
- Relationship Building
- Administration Duties
- Extensive Medical Knowledge
- Extensive Medical Assistant Experience
- Direct Care Support
- Customer Service Expert
- Inbound & Outbound Calling
- Medical Office Management
- Billing, Cash & Card Processing
- One-to-One Instruction
- Teacher Support
- Classroom Organization
- Activity Assistance
- Special Needs Support
- Behavior Modeling
- Small Group Instruction
- Maintaining Safe Environments
- Tutoring Students
- Special Needs Education
- Early Childhood Education
Certification
- Certified Medical Administration Assistant
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Sped Inclusion Paraprofessional
Marlin ISD
09.2022 - 11.2024
Paraprofessional
Marlin ISD
01.2018 - 05.2022
Direct Support Professional
Mexia State Supported Living Center
07.2008 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Marlin High School
Paraprofessional
Region 12
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bah Career Institute
Certified Medical Administration Assistant
McLennan Community College