Sakora Jackson
Prospect Park,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a master's in theoretical psychology and diverse experience, spanning mental health services, educational programming, and administrative operations. Track record in documentation, compliance, employee training, and fostering positive relationships across stakeholder groups. Combines clinical knowledge with strong organizational abilities, including records management, policy adherence, and cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about leveraging clinical expertise and collaborative abilities to roles in employee well-being, talent development, or mental health services.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Sara’s Preschool
Ridgewood, NJ
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
Mental Health Associate
High Focus Centers
Paramus, NJ
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services as well as co-facilitated didactic groups.
- Conducted UDS "Urine Drug Screens".
- Patient Transport (Drove Patients to and from facility).
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Interacted with families and therapists to inform each party of client's progress within treatment program.
- Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
- Observed and reported changes in client appearance, behavior or aptitude to work toward treatment plan goals.
- Developed educational and therapeutic groups to foster participants' independence and social skills.
- Employee of the month/ Core Value award recipient for “Dedication” for the month of March 2023.
Cafeteria Manager
Luckie's Cafe, Tri-County Orthopedics
Morris Plains, NJ
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Ordered food and supplies after planning month's upcoming menu, stocking needed items ahead of time.
- Trained and oriented food service employees to perform with excellence, managed day-to-day activities of subordinates and assigned responsibility for ongoing specialization areas.
- Maintained presentation and cleanliness of prepared foods display cases and delivered spotlessly clean work environment by following company safety and sanitation procedures. Due to working in a medical building, cleaning procedures and protocol held to a much higher standard which were upheld.
Student Assistant
Student Loan Repayment Center, Fairleigh Dickinson
Teaneck, NJ
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Followed instructions from management to complete tasks according to exact specifications.
- Supported efficient student loan repayment office operations by handling common administrative tasks such as maintaining files and routing mail.
- Created and updated confidential student and employee files. Maintained accurate records and files pertaining to departmental areas of responsibility.
- Maintained functioning office equipment by troubleshooting issues and completing basic repairs. (Printer, typewriter, computers etc.)
- Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
Education
Master of Arts - Theoretical Psychology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ09-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05.2022
High School Diploma -
Passaic County Technical Institute
Wayne, NJ06.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJSome College (No Degree) -
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NYSkills
- CPR/First Aid certified, American Red Cross
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Patient Health Education
- Planning & Organizing
- Workplace Efficiency
- Company standards
- Relationship building
- Employee training
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Office
- File coordination
- Data gathering
- Early childhood education
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Sara’s Preschool
06.2023 - Current
Mental Health Associate
High Focus Centers
01.2023 - 05.2023
Cafeteria Manager
Luckie's Cafe, Tri-County Orthopedics
06.2022 - 11.2022
Student Assistant
Student Loan Repayment Center, Fairleigh Dickinson
03.2022 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Theoretical Psychology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
High School Diploma -
Passaic County Technical Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Passaic County Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Syracuse University