Onica P. Jackson
Jamaica,USA
Summary
Dynamic educational leader committed to fostering a positive learning environment through collaborative efforts with stakeholders. Utilizes data-driven instructional practices to align school-wide goals with academic standards, enhancing teacher effectiveness and driving measurable improvements in student learning outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
National Heritage Academies (NHA) Riverton Street Charter School
Saint Albans, New York
09.2015 - Current
- Lead English Language Arts Teacher Grades 6-8
- Content Leader for NYC Schools
- New Teacher Trainer
- Member of Curriculum and Instruction Team
- Completed Dean’s Prep Academy (2021-2022)
- Serve as the lead English Language Arts Teacher (Grades 6-8)
- Facilitate professional development workshops to introduce school wide curriculums in English Language Arts and curricular resources
- Collaborate with colleagues within NHA New York schools and traveled nationally to collaborate with other educators
- Member of NHA curriculum and instruction team
- Knowledgeable of NHA morals and core virtues
- Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback to teachers
- Develop curriculums that embodies a plethora of data driven resources to promote growth and close learning gaps in reading comprehension
- New Teacher Trainer and Facilitator continuously supporting new teachers
- Highly proficient in effectively understanding and deconstructing the Common Core Learning Standards in English Language Arts (CCLS) (Skills and Content)
- Lead teacher for extracurricular activities that bridge classroom concepts with real world practices
- Clearly understand how differentiate instruction using a wide variety of curricular tools to teach all levels
- Proficient in data analysis of student’s performance on formative, summative and cumulative assessments
- Ability to infuse and utilize a wide variety of technological tools to engage and instruct students
- Highly effective in developing positive classroom culture where students feel welcome and free to express themselves and learn in a safe environment
- Highly effective in establishing a family orientated community where parents are partners in the development of their child’s academic success
Lead Special Education Teacher
Imagine Me Leadership Charter School
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Served as lead special education teacher
- Member of the school’s Intervention team
- Coordinator of RTI-Response to Intervention Team
- Observed, assessed, and developed researched based strategic approach to improve students learning in both Math and Language Arts
- Worked with teachers to modified curriculums, lessons plans and homework across all subject areas for students understanding
- Conducted small group instruction with students who are mandated for SETSS- Special Education Teacher Support Services
- Collaborated with parents create realistic academic goals for students during the IEP process
Special Education Teacher
School for Language and Communication Development
Woodside, New York
09.2007 - 08.2009
Afterschool Teacher Assistant
YMCA-Flatbush Brooklyn
Brooklyn, New York
01.2003 - 08.2007
Education
Master of Science - General and Special Education (grades 5-9)
Touro College -Graduate School for Education and Psychology
01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English
Brooklyn College -CUNY
01.2007
Skills
- Microsoft Office Programs
- Curriculum design
- Reading comprehension
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
Certification
- New York State Exams: LAST, ATS-W, CST (Multi-subject and Students with Disabilities)
- Child Abuse and School Violence Certificates
- Substance Abuse Prevention & Intervention
- Child Safety Education, Prevention of Child Abduction & Fire & Arson Protection
- Dignity for all Students Act Workshop
Additional Information
Microsoft Office Programs, Google Classroom/Meet, Zoom Meeting Platforms, Class-kick, Class-Dojo
Timeline
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
National Heritage Academies (NHA) Riverton Street Charter School
09.2015 - Current
Lead Special Education Teacher
Imagine Me Leadership Charter School
01.2009 - 01.2015
Special Education Teacher
School for Language and Communication Development
09.2007 - 08.2009
Afterschool Teacher Assistant
YMCA-Flatbush Brooklyn
01.2003 - 08.2007
Master of Science - General and Special Education (grades 5-9)
Touro College -Graduate School for Education and Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - English
Brooklyn College -CUNY