Tameesha Jackson
Wallington,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online, or blended instruction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Newark Public Schools
Newark, New Jersey
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to support student learning goals.
- Implemented behavior intervention strategies to promote positive classroom environments.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
Special Education Teacher
Northstar Academy High school
Newark, New Jersey
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Monitored student progress and adjusted teaching methods accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Special paraprofessional/ Consultant
Midland School
Branchburg, NJ
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Assist Teacher in reinforcement and encouragement to develop children communication skills, promote sharing foster children ability through assisting in daily development grades K-8th.
- Supervise and monitor elementary students to ensure safety during indoor and outdoor activities, bathroom, reflexing time and arrival/ departure from school.
- Provide safety and health maintenance by assisting special education students with washing hands, tying shoes, toileting and properly wearing jackets and backpack/ totes.
- Assist Teacher with monitoring elementary children during lunch consumption and documenting fluid/ food intake. Many showing an increase in independence towards the end of year by 12%.
- Assist Teacher with collecting and trucking information, including attendance. meals/snacks counts and students headcount before and after outdoor activities grades K-8th.
- Major Achievements:
- Amy Ross gained mobility by 40% ASL skills improved.
- Amy Ross showed remarkable improvement with leg functions while still having dependency on wheelchair by 15%.
- Amy Ross was able to communicate more effectively through the iphone/ipad showing vast improvement by 30%.
- Amy Ross gained more independence, established the ability to self feed.
Paraprofessional/ Consultant
Newark Public School
09.2016 - 01.2020
- Delivered support to students in one on one settings to achieve cognitive and development milestones including socialization, and behavior.
- Utilized a variety of behavioral management techniques and strategies to develop and promote desired behaviors.
- Giving individualized support to students on the Autism Spectrum to enhance their communications skills, improve social interactions and develop necessary skills to help have a successful school career.
- Major Achievements:
- Amir Hamm gained focus on academics by helping him find the right instructional tools.
- Amir Hamm was able to manage behavior by having a behavior plan created by a behavior specialist.
- Amir Hamm social learning improved due to conversation in unstructured settings such as lunchrooms, and extracurricular activities.
Direct Care Staff
Partnership for People
Linden, NJ
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Documented patient behaviors and assisted with treatment modalities.
- Trained patients on simple care activities such as housekeeping and grooming.
- Assisted patients in carrying out basic daily activities.
- Keep the patient's environment safe and hazard free.
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science - Liberal Arts, Sociology
Kean University
Union, NJ 09.2022 - 05.2024
Associate of Arts - Education
Essex County College
09.2020 - 05.2022
Skills
- Google Docs
Certification
- TSOD Certification
ESL Certification
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Newark Public Schools
09.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science - Liberal Arts, Sociology
Kean University
09.2022 - 05.2024
Special Education Teacher
Northstar Academy High school
08.2022 - 08.2023
Associate of Arts - Education
Essex County College
09.2020 - 05.2022
Special paraprofessional/ Consultant
Midland School
04.2020 - 01.2021
Direct Care Staff
Partnership for People
02.2017 - 06.2019
Paraprofessional/ Consultant
Newark Public School
09.2016 - 01.2020