Ruby Jackson
City Of Saint Charles,MO
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Normandy Schools Collaborative and St. Louis Public School District, excelling in classroom management and differentiated instruction. Fostered a supportive learning environment, enhancing student engagement and academic growth. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and a positive mentor, significantly improving classroom participation and student self-regulation.
Overview
52
52
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Normandy Schools Collaborative
08.2015 - 05.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Computer Science Educator 7th Grade
St. Louis Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2015
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
7th Grade ELA Teacher
St. Louis Public School District
08.1972 - 05.2015
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Communicated regularly with parents through conferences, newsletters, and progress reports to discuss student progress and address any concerns or challenges.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to ensure accessibility for all learners while maintaining rigor and high expectations for achievement.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student assessment results, effectively addressing individual learning needs and improving overall performance.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as group projects, debates, presentations, and multimedia resources to accommodate diverse learning styles.
Gifted Specialist
St. Louis Public Schools
08.1988 - 06.1995
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered creativity, collaboration, and intellectual curiosity.
- Improved critical thinking skills among students by introducing problem-solving activities and challenges in lessons.
- Regularly reviewed and updated curriculum materials to reflect the latest research and best practices in gifted education.
- Facilitated connections between gifted students and external enrichment opportunities, such as summer camps or internships related to their areas of interest.
Education
Education Administration
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO12.2016
Masters Counseling
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO06.2012
Masters Computer Science
Fontbonne University
St Louis, MO06.1987
Masters Education
Webster University
St Louis, MO06.1976
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Fontbonne University
St Louis, MO06.1971
High School Diploma -
University City Sr. High School
University City, MO1967
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
- Classroom Instruction
- Public Speaking
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative learning
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
- Won “Apple for the Teacher Award” award November18, 2017 by Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc Alpha Zeta Chapter .Received
Additional Information
ReadWriteLearn for Success, was started in July of 2020. This program was designed to help children of color enhance reading and writing. This very successful program was designed to help children with their literacy concepts. This is a free program open for children grades kindergarten to 8th grade. Children who have completed this program have shown remarkable growth.
Timeline
Teacher
Normandy Schools Collaborative
08.2015 - 05.2024
Computer Science Educator 7th Grade
St. Louis Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2015
Gifted Specialist
St. Louis Public Schools
08.1988 - 06.1995
7th Grade ELA Teacher
St. Louis Public School District
08.1972 - 05.2015
Education Administration
Lindenwood University
Masters Counseling
Lindenwood University
Masters Computer Science
Fontbonne University
Masters Education
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Fontbonne University
High School Diploma -
University City Sr. High School
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