TAELIA JACKSON
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Compassionate educator experienced with assisting secondary education students. I am committed to building community as evidenced by my background. Fostering community relationships enables more effective learning in the classroom, and I am eager to bring this core value to Chicago Public Schools.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant School Scheduler
Gage Park High School
08.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted building principal with administrative taskings, processed mail, greeted clients and entered appointments into office schedule
- Created user guides, templates, timelines, and other resources to assist stakeholders in meeting scheduling expectations
Special Education Classroom Assistant (SECA)
Gage Park High School
10.2015 - 06.2023
- Assisted teachers in class management, reinforcing efforts with students with various disabilities; including physical and learning disabilities, behavior disorders, emotional impairments and mental impairments in accordance with each students' Individual Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plans
- Provided one-on-one services for students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and economic self-sufficiency
- Maintained written records of students' behavior, accompanied students and teachers on class field trips, attended and participated in workshops and in-service trainings to improve job related skills
Summer Transition Coordinator Assistant
Gage Park High School
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted College and Career Coach during summer months with student enrollment, contacting and following up with recent and past graduates, supporting and updating post secondary plan selections
- Served as a liaison between students and faculty, effectively resolving 90% of conflicts
- Facilitated online learning tools and resources for students, improving resource accessibility
Events Coordinator
John Marshall High School
09.2014 - 06.2014
- Planned and implemented social, cultural, educational and recreational events and assemblies for the students, faculty, staff; served as community liaison for parents and outside community groups
- Performed clerical/quasi- secretarial duties, maintained student discipline files, typed general correspondences, suspension and discipline-related letters, memos, forms and reports
- Established efficient communication channels with parents, increasing participation in parent-teacher conferences by 20%
Education
Education
Concordia University
Chicago, IllinoisVocal Performance
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IllinoisSkills
- Adaptability
- Student Feedback
- Online Classroom Management
- Standardized Test Proctoring
- Interpersonal Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Effective multitasking
Accomplishments
- Improved Test Score Achievement - Facilitated the academic improvement of students leading to an increase in average test scores at Gage Park H.S.
- Streamlined Proctoring Processes - Optimized standardized test proctoring, reducing setup and takedown times and ensuring accurate result reporting
- Enhanced Student-Faculty Relations - Successfully managed conflict resolution, contributing to a peaceful and productive learning environment with a 90% issue resolution rate
- Increased Parent Engagement - Improved communication strategies leading to a 20% rise in parent participation at Gage Park H.S
LANGUAGES
English - Native
Spanish - Intermediate
STRENGTHS
- Effective Communicator - successfully managed communication between teachers and parents in previous roles, ensuring a cohesive learning environment.
- Adaptable - adjusted to various pedagogical approaches to support individual student needs, resulting in improved student engagement.
- Team Player - collaborated with a team of 5-7 teachers to develop curriculum and strategies for students.
COURSES
- Paraprofessional Certificate
- Chicago Public Schools
Hobbies and Interests
Student Advocacy, Committed to empowering students by improving accessibility to quality education and providing academic support
Timeline
Assistant School Scheduler
Gage Park High School
08.2023 - 06.2023
Summer Transition Coordinator Assistant
Gage Park High School
01.2021 - 01.2023
Special Education Classroom Assistant (SECA)
Gage Park High School
10.2015 - 06.2023
Events Coordinator
John Marshall High School
09.2014 - 06.2014
Vocal Performance
Columbia College Chicago
Education
Concordia University
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