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Sirley Jackson

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience in Early Education, specializing in engaging curricula and positive behavior reinforcement. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through innovative teaching strategies and effective psycho-social assessments. Strong collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to address children's emotional and developmental needs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher Substitute

NISD
San Antonio, TX
07.2024 - Current
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Managed student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.

Teacher's Assistant

NISD BMC
San Antonio, TX
07.2022 - 07.2024
  • Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
  • Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
  • Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.
  • Assisted in developing appropriate interventions for identified problem behaviors.
  • Provided crisis intervention services as needed in emergencies involving students' behaviors.
  • Observed classrooms regularly to identify areas of improvement regarding behavior management needs.

Preschool Lead Teacher

Top Learning Center Culebra
San Antonio, TX
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles. Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Recognized early signs of emotional or developmental problems in children, behavior problems and Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters, Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning. Increased student academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques. Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Worked closely with site director, family care workers, classroom teaching team and other specialists.

Youth Worker

Human Services Department
San Antonio, TX
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Use calm, positive and encouraging approach with youth.
  • Directed activities to promote growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
  • Completed progress notes for each child and noted pertinent information in client file.
  • Modeled positive behavior for children by providing leadership and positive interactions.
  • Provided comprehensive assistance in multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Observed safety protocols to minimize accidents and spread of disease.
  • Collaborated with social workers to support our children in condition as a refugees.
  • Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans.
  • Scheduled and facilitated appropriate professional intervention and treatment.
  • Help assisting with food and clothes taking care of every need during the permanency in the shelter.
  • Completed progress notes for each child and noted pertinent information in their file.

Bible School Teacher

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BUEN PASTOR
Houston TX, TEXAS
01.2015 - 07.2017
  • Developed lesson plans according to Church's curriculum and general bible study.
  • Provided childcare services during large-scale church events or trips.
  • Planned games, songs and dances as part of religious curriculum.
  • Met with pastor and church staff regularly to plan appropriate lessons based on weekly topics and sermons.
  • Advocated for children and children's programs to parents and church staff.
  • Planned and led children in activities and structured game times, prayer, storytelling and creative Bible teaching.
  • Assisted with daily classroom functions, including learning centers, crafts, snacks, memory verse work, student manual completion, passing out stickers and reading Bible.
  • Cultivated young minds, including students with special needs, and facilitated closer relationships with God through teaching, crafts, physical activities and music.
  • Identified each student's talents, skills and interests and affirmed students and offered ideas on how to continue developing strengths.
  • Encouraged children's parents to promote Christian learning environment at home and offered ideas on how to accomplish.

Administrative Assistant

Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social
San Jose Costa Rica
11.2009 - 11.2014

I performed different administrative and financial functions of the hospital in different departments such as the financial administration of the hospitals, as well as the accounting and budget departments. Perform payment transactions for providers, patients, or processes for the purchase of supplies, as well as manage the budget of hospitals to perform annual functions, accounts payable, invoice payroll, accounting and budgetary functions in different areas of hospitals. the "Caja de Seguro Social", which is the largest government institution providing health services for all Costa Ricans and is responsible for providing emergencies services, hospitals, clinics, specialized hospitals for different types of users and needs of the country whole.

SOCIAL FACILITATOR

APROMUJER
Heredia, Costa Rica
01.2008 - 12.2009
  • Facilitated group trainings sessions for woman afflicted with poverty and lack of work so they can improve their skills as micro entrepreneurs.
  • Implemented activities, events and programs that encouraged woman to embrace healthier attitudes towards improve your skills to start your own businesses
  • Cultivated pleasant and safe atmosphere by using communication, personal orientation, planning and organization, which was widely embraced by participating women of the program and the leaders of groups in the area.
  • Encouraged woman participants of the program to express feelings and discuss what was happening at home and helped each person develop insight into personal lives and relationships
  • Offered guidance in group settings to address self-esteem and anger management issues.
  • Trained to properly and compassionately interact with clients coming from all walks of life and all life situations.

Internship Bachelor Psychology

PSIQUIATRIC SCHOOL MORAVIA COSTA RICA
San Jose, COSTA RICA
01.2007 - 12.2008
  • Collected information necessary for psychological diagnosis by interviewing, observing and surveying patients.
  • Developed specific plan of treatment for each patient by evaluating goals, mental health and practical conditions.
  • Collaborated with Special Need teacher to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Conducted special need plan assessments of intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensorimotor function, language, learning and memory.
  • Designed and implemented rehabilitation plans based on art and music therapy based on gestalt therapy for patients with cognitive dysfunctions.
  • Talked with family members during period when patients could not self-advocate.

Research Analyst

National University of Costa Rica
San Jose , Costa Rica
02.2002 - 11.2008
  • Compiled and organized research data to produce reports and graphs.
  • Used findings from research and data to make recommendations for social studies and social investigations in the university.
  • Most of the investigations were conducted by telephone, such as surveys, or field studies, group analysis, or various techniques appropriate to the type of investigation required.
  • Handled surveys on the phone effectively by identifying needs, quickly gaining trust, approaching complex situations and resolving problems to maximize efficiency.
  • Reviewed files, records and other obtained documents to respond to customer requests. In field investigations, read the design maps of groups of people for analysis, survey localities, and follow the demographics of the investigations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - PSICOLOGY

UCACIS
COSTA RICA
07.2008

Skills

  • Creative and enthusiastic about education
  • Working collaboratively, a team player
  • Multidisciplinary approach
  • Community outreach expert
  • Crisis prevention
  • Emergency response training
  • Psycho-social assessments
  • Infant CPR training
  • First Aid & CPR

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Teacher Substitute

NISD
07.2024 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

NISD BMC
07.2022 - 07.2024

Preschool Lead Teacher

Top Learning Center Culebra
10.2021 - 07.2022

Youth Worker

Human Services Department
01.2021 - 04.2021

Bible School Teacher

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BUEN PASTOR
01.2015 - 07.2017

Administrative Assistant

Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social
11.2009 - 11.2014

SOCIAL FACILITATOR

APROMUJER
01.2008 - 12.2009

Internship Bachelor Psychology

PSIQUIATRIC SCHOOL MORAVIA COSTA RICA
01.2007 - 12.2008

Research Analyst

National University of Costa Rica
02.2002 - 11.2008

Bachelor of Arts - PSICOLOGY

UCACIS