Shawna Jackson
5010 Legacy Drive, Wichita Falls,Texas
Summary
Comprehensive skill set includes proficiency in education, training, staffing recruitment, administrative tasks, sales, and customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Start Teacher
WFISD, Haynes Head Start
Wichita Falls, Texas
11.2022 - Current
- Conducted interactive activities to foster children's cognitive and social development.
- Evaluated student progress and tailored teaching methods to support individual learning needs.
- Crafted lesson plans to meet early childhood education standards, enhancing curriculum effectiveness.
Elementary Teacher
Florence Hill Elementary
Grand Prairie, TX
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with TEKS, integrating technology and traditional methods to enhance student learning.
- Provided targeted small group and individualized instruction sessions, fostering student growth and achievement of academic goals.
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to enhance student behavior.
Student Teacher
Pearcy S.T.E.M. Academy
Arlington, Texas
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with cooperating teacher to effectively teach first grade class of virtual and in-person students.
- Planned and implemented lessons using appropriate TEKS in English-Language Arts and Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
- Created and utilized SeeSaw activities as teaching and formative assessment tools to enhance student learning.
Stay-at-Home Mother
Jackson Household
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Oversaw children's virtual learning during the pandemic, ensuring educational continuity and providing support for their academic success.
- Managed household while raising two children and volunteering for church and schools, fostering community engagement and support.
- Facilitated weekly Ladies' Bible class discussion group, guiding participants through intensive study of biblical texts and fostering spiritual growth.
Human Resources Specialist
Manpower
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Worked at various staffing agencies as a military spouse, including over five years at Manpower of Dayton as a staffing specialist, facilitating recruitment for diverse client needs.
- Screened resumes and conducted initial interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications.
- Reviewed resumes and applications to ensure candidate qualifications aligned with job criteria, improving candidate selection process.
- Analyzed job candidates' skill sets and placed in appropriate positions based on customer requirements.
- Developed job postings and utilized online platforms for candidate sourcing.
- Coordinated onboarding processes, including orientation and training for new hires.
- Maintained accurate records in the applicant tracking system.
- Assisted management with client relations and conducted sales calls to enhance service delivery.
WIA Program Specialist
Texas Workforce Center
Lubbock, TX
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Conducted eligibility interviews for WIA training program, providing tailored counseling to clients on career and training options.
- Collaborated with team to assess enrollments and expenditures, ensuring alignment with program goals.
- Developed programs to enhance workforce skills and employment opportunities.
- Coordinated training sessions for job seekers and employers in the community.
- Assisted clients in navigating job placement resources and services.
Education
B.S. - Communication Disorders
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TXSkills
- Front desk operations
- Multi-line phone system operation
- Scheduling appointments
- Document and record management
- Vendor management
- Applicant tracking systems
- Internet proficiency
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Data entry
- Conducting skills assessments
- Conducting Interviews for job applicants and training candidates
Certification
- Standard Teaching Certificate EC-6, STR, ESL
- Speech Language Pathology Assistant, 42680, Texas
Technology Tools
- Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
- Canva for slide presentations, flyers, photo editing, etc.
- Zoom & Google Meet
- Education platforms including Google Classroom, Skyward, Canvas, ChildPlus
- Internet
Timeline
Head Start Teacher
WFISD, Haynes Head Start
11.2022 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Florence Hill Elementary
01.2021 - 01.2022
Student Teacher
Pearcy S.T.E.M. Academy
01.2021 - 05.2021
Stay-at-Home Mother
Jackson Household
01.2008 - 01.2020
Human Resources Specialist
Manpower
01.2001 - 01.2008
WIA Program Specialist
Texas Workforce Center
01.1999 - 01.2001
B.S. - Communication Disorders
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center