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Sheila Jackson

Teacher
Miami Gardens,FL

Summary

Accomplished VPK Teacher with a proven track record enhancing student engagement and literacy rates through creative teaching strategies and phonics-based instruction. Skilled in classroom management and child development, successfully fostering academic growth and emotional well-being. Achieved significant improvements in student social skills and self-regulation. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification

Work History

VPK Teacher

Greater Love Full Gospel Primary Learning
10.2022 - Current
  • 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.

Lead VPK Teacher

Little Innovators Early Learning Academy650NW
02.2017 - 06.2018
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Improved literacy rates by implementing phonics-based instruction and interactive activities.
  • Enhanced student engagement with hands-on projects that fostered critical thinking skills.
  • Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing targeted feedback for improvement.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Certification

VPK Emergent Literacy 04/2023

Emergent Literacy for VPK instructors 05/2023

Language and Vocabulary VPK Classroom 04/2023

VPK FAST Assessment Star Literacy 09/2023

DCF Mandated 45hr in Early Childhood


Skills

  • Health and safety
  • Child Development
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Creative Teaching Strategies
  • Outdoor Play Supervision
  • Classroom Management
  • Classroom Organization
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom Organization
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Lesson Planning

Timeline

VPK Teacher

Greater Love Full Gospel Primary Learning
10.2022 - Current

Lead VPK Teacher

Little Innovators Early Learning Academy650NW
02.2017 - 06.2018

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Broward College

VPK Emergent Literacy 04/2023

Emergent Literacy for VPK instructors 05/2023

Language and Vocabulary VPK Classroom 04/2023

VPK FAST Assessment Star Literacy 09/2023

DCF Mandated 45hr in Early Childhood


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