MARGARET MITCHELL JACKSON
Spring,Texas
Summary
Position utilizing my skill set. Educational Diagnostician, educator, and project planner/coordinator with strong organization, planning, and analytical abilities. Self-motivated, quick learner, and work cooperatively as a team member.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Klein ISD
Klein, TX
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individual Education Plans.
- Conducted ARD meetings for Klein Intermediate School.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies to increase academic achievement among students with disabilities.
- Attended case conferences and team meetings as necessary to discuss a student's current status or plan for future interventions.
- Facilitated meetings to ensure appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities, involving school personnel, parents and outside agencies.
- Conducted cognitive and achievement evaluations and analyzed results of student performance to determine eligibility for special education services.
- Conducted classroom observations to identify areas of improvement.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities.
Educational Diagnostician
Self Contractor - Tomball ISD
Tomball, TX
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individual Education Plans.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies to increase academic achievement among students with disabilities.
- Established positive relationships with families in order to support their child's success in school settings.
- Attended case conferences and team meetings as necessary to discuss a student's current status or plan for future interventions.
- Facilitated meetings to ensure appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities, involving school personnel, parents and outside agencies.
- Conducted cognitive and achievement evaluations and analyzed results of student performance to determine eligibility for special education services.
- Maintained records of student progress which included test scores, observations and recommendations.
- Coordinated transition planning for students transitioning from one level of schooling to another or exiting the school system entirely.
- Conducted classroom observations to identify areas of improvement.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities.
Health Education Coordinator-Neurobiology and Anatomy Department
The University of Texas Medical School
Houston, TX
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Coordinated Gross Anatomy, Developmental Anatomy, and Neuroscience Courses.
- Managed exam question bank and administered exams for three first-year medical school courses.
- Facilitated post-exam protest sessions on a weekly basis.
- Scheduled meetings with faculty and staff to discuss each exam prior to exam day.
- Reviewed and corrected the grammar of four chapters from a copyrighted online Neuroscience textbook.
- Worked on and provided statistical analysis regarding student performance for four exam versions per block.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff, and UT employees across multiple departments to coordinate schedules, assignments, and meetings.
Hospice Volunteer Coordinator
Methodist VNA Hospice
Houston, Texas
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Created and conducted ongoing in-services, which included a comprehensive 30-hour training program and regular support meetings.
- Managed and coordinated 21 volunteers' assignments with patients/families.
- Developed Recruiting Program utilizing multimedia and networking resulting in a ten-volunteer increase within six months.
- Planned and coordinated yearly Volunteer luncheon to celebrate Volunteers’ achievements.
- Reviewed, recorded, and reported all Volunteer Services coordination data.
- Edited and published fliers and newsletters for enhanced communication purposes within the organization.
Teacher
Hildebrandt Intermediate School
Spring, Texas
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Taught Eighth grade Language Arts classes.
- Taught seventh and eighth grade Exploratory Language classes, introducing Latin, Spanish, French, and German.
- Created and implemented lesson plans for 125 students, effectively managing daily activities and ensuring optimal learning outcomes.
- Facilitated positive communication between teaching staff, principals, and parents to enhance the overall learning environment.
Teacher
Sam Rayburn High School
Pasadena, Texas
01.1996
- Taught Ninth and Tenth grade English classes.
- Created and implemented lesson plans, optimizing student learning outcomes through effective management of daily activities.
- Facilitated positive communication between teaching staff, principals, and parents to enhance the overall learning environment.
Education
M.Ed. in Special Education - Educational Diagnostician
Sam Houston State University
B.S. in Sociology -
University of Houston
Texas Teacher Certificate-Secondary Education in English and Sociology -
Sam Houston State University
Skills
- Google Certified Educator Level 1
- Proficient in ESPED
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Windows OS, Mac OS
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Good Communicator
- IEP planning and compliance
- Team Collaboration
- Strong organizational Skills
- Data collection and analytical Skills
- Professional Demeanor
- Self Motivation
- Experience in WISC-V, KTEA-3, WJ-IV, CTOPP-2, KABC-II, DAS-II
- Proficient using Q-Interactive
Accomplishments
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- Chosen to join Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
Klein ISD
07.2022 - 10.2022
Educational Diagnostician
Self Contractor - Tomball ISD
01.2022 - 05.2022
Health Education Coordinator-Neurobiology and Anatomy Department
The University of Texas Medical School
01.2002 - 01.2004
Hospice Volunteer Coordinator
Methodist VNA Hospice
01.1999 - 01.2000
Teacher
Hildebrandt Intermediate School
01.1996 - 01.1998
Teacher
Sam Rayburn High School
01.1996
M.Ed. in Special Education - Educational Diagnostician
Sam Houston State University
B.S. in Sociology -
University of Houston
Texas Teacher Certificate-Secondary Education in English and Sociology -
Sam Houston State University