Robert Jackson
Centerville,OH
Summary
“Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell 'em, 'Certainly I can!' Then get busy and find out how to do it.” ~Theodore Roosevelt
Dynamic educator and leader with a robust history of working with marginalized and at risk youth. Adept in leveraging advanced communication, data management, and collaborative leadership to enhance learning outcomes. Spearheaded initiatives that increased learner engagement in state testing by 10% . Managed systems and worked individually with learners and their networks to foster a culture of continuous improvement, reflection and engagement across the dimensions of academics, wellness, citizenship and employability.
Collaborated with multiple stakeholders to implement Community Based Learning Ecosystems at Norris School District.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Program & Data Analyst& Virtual School Coordinator
Norris School District
07.2023 - Current
- Built and maintained various spreadsheet documents utilizing advanced functions to streamline data entry and improve visibility and communication among all members of our learners network
- Managed LMS for Virtual Charter and regular diagnostic assessments
- Collaborated with team to improve test culture to improve learner participation (+10%) and reduced flagged assessments (-15%)
- Engaged in 1 to 1 and 1 to many online instructional settings
- Presided as president of Virtual Governance Board. Created visual presentations for quarterly meetings. Collaborated with board to determine and implement action steps to build program success.
Learning Specialist
Norris School District
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Collaborated to develop and institute personalized learner profile detailing their goals and preferences along the 4 dimensions of academics, wellness, citizenship, and employability.
- Delivered personalized academic, wellness, and citizenship support to individual learners based on their "Learner Profile" to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Engaged in Co-design sessions with learners to use their interests and goals to make personalized learning plans.
- Led curricular design sessions and standard unwrapping in the fields of science and math
Science Instructor
New Berlin School District
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Navigated multiple rooms in multiple schools to deliver content in Physics, Earth & Space Science, and Astronomy.
- Collaborated with Special Education teachers to develop individualized education plans for learners with special needs utilizing essential elements instruction.
Science Instructor
Milwaukee Academy of Science
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
Science Instructor (Dept. Chair)
Clark County School District, Sedway MS
09.2006 - 06.2015
- Gained significant classroom management and personal relationship skills
- Utilized data and growth models to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Member of Teacher Walkthrough group, to gain non-judgemental data about classroom practices. Presented data to staff to engage in collaborative process to identify and improve best practices
- Managed department budget and ordering
- Mentored new teachers to build effective lesson planning, stress management, and classroom management skills
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Teacher Leadership And Administration
Sierra Nevada College
Incline Village, CA07-2015
Bachelor of Science - Physics And Chemistry Education
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN05-2006
Skills
- Collaborative Leadership
- Advanced Google Suite
- Google Sheets and Excel
- Independent drive to learn new skills and new methods
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing situations and engage in solution oriented problem solving
- Coaching and mentoring
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Virtual classroom management
- Technology-based strategies
- Effective communication
- Escalation management
Timeline
Program & Data Analyst& Virtual School Coordinator
Norris School District
07.2023 - Current
Learning Specialist
Norris School District
07.2018 - 07.2022
Science Instructor
New Berlin School District
09.2017 - 06.2018
Science Instructor
Milwaukee Academy of Science
08.2015 - 06.2017
Science Instructor (Dept. Chair)
Clark County School District, Sedway MS
09.2006 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Advanced Teacher Leadership And Administration
Sierra Nevada College
Bachelor of Science - Physics And Chemistry Education
Minnesota State University Moorhead
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