Quira Jackson
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Dedicated Teacher with proven success at Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota, enhancing student engagement and safety. Excelled in creating visual displays and providing individualized support, significantly contributing to positive learning environments. Skilled in effective communication and behavior management, adept at fostering meaningful student and parent relations.
Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Respite Care Provider
Brohnx Howell
07.2023 - Current
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Preschool Teacher
Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota
01.2024 - 03.2026
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Assisted and supervised 10 children through entire school day.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Saint Paul City School
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
Education
Certificate - CDA
ProSolutions
Atlanta, GA07.2025
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ03.2014
Skills
- Student safety
- Classroom supply management
- Student assessments
- Student and parent relations
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Small group and individual assistance
- Creating visual displays
- Effective communication
- CPR and first aid
- Stress management
- One-on-one and small group instruction
- Student engagement
- Behavior redirection
- Helping students with special needs
- Behavior management
- Student supervision
- Supervising student activities
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota
01.2024 - 03.2026
Special Education Paraprofessional
Saint Paul City School
08.2023 - 01.2024
Respite Care Provider
Brohnx Howell
07.2023 - Current
Certificate - CDA
ProSolutions
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster College