Karian Jackson
DeLand,Florida
Summary
Dedicated educational professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Enthusiastic educator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of systems and data and training in curriculum. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in instructional design and management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Volusia County Schools Woodward Elementary School
2023.08 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
ESE EBD Paraprofessional
Volusia County Schools, Woodward Elementary School
2018.08 - 2023.05
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, using data-driven decision-making to inform instructional planning.
- Assisted in the monitoring of classroom routines and transitions, ensuring a smooth flow of activities and minimizing disruptions to learning.
- Promoted inclusivity within the classroom by fostering a supportive environment for students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Intensive Reading Teacher
Volusia County Schools, University High School
2016.08 - 2018.08
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Tracked student performance data to inform future lesson planning decisions and target areas needing additional focus or reinforcement.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
Education
Bachelors Of Science - Business Administration
Bethune - Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL07.1988
Skills
- Decision Making
- Problem-solving abilities
- Data Collection
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Student records management
- Behavior Modification
- Instructional Strategies
- Analytical Thinking
Certification
Temporary 5year Certification FDOE
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Volusia County Schools Woodward Elementary School
2023.08 - Current
ESE EBD Paraprofessional
Volusia County Schools, Woodward Elementary School
2018.08 - 2023.05
Intensive Reading Teacher
Volusia County Schools, University High School
2016.08 - 2018.08
Bachelors Of Science - Business Administration
Bethune - Cookman University
Temporary 5year Certification FDOE
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