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Tamekia Jackson

Summary

Talented professional with several years of experience and success in planning, developing, and executing programs and initiatives to achieve maximum potential. Tamekia is recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. She excels at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration and project success. Tamekia is an expert at helping people explore difficult topics and building relationships within a group.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder

TeachShop
Remote
09.2023 - Current
  • Created and managed the start-up and administration of TeachShop.
  • Developed and facilitated workshops for educators to increase student engagement and agency through Maker-Centered Learning and arts-integrated strategies.
  • Increased business awareness and contracts.

Facilitator

StoryCorps
Remote
04.2023 - Current
  • Conducted impactful recording experiences and archived conversations.
  • Built and executed several recording partnerships and listening events.
  • Assisted with facilitator training and helped lead union efforts.

Lead Teaching Artist

Theatres and Schools
Various Locations
08.2010 - Current
  • Devised collaborative and engaging shows with students and adults.
  • Created positive, vibrant, and interactive creative spaces.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with constituents and successfully negotiated school dynamics.
  • Explored writing and history through arts-integrated techniques.

Interim Education Director

Arcata Playhouse
Arcata, CA
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Coordinated the Artists in Schools program, including scheduling, logistics, and hiring and evaluating teaching artists.
  • Improved teaching artist instructional strategies and classroom management skills through hands-on professional development.
  • Maintained clear and effective communication with all stakeholders.
  • Piloted a professional development program to use hip-hop techniques to support classroom education.

Learning Communities Manager

Maker Ed
Berkley, CA
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Developed and implemented professional development workshops and resources for educators.
  • Assessed the impact of learning communities through surveys and feedback sessions.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to implement and enhance program offerings.

Arts Education Coordinator

Ford's Theatre
Washington, D.C.
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Led outreach and organized logistics for the student matinee performances.
  • Transformed theatrical and oratorical professional development offerings for teachers to virtual programs during COVID.
  • Created and managed the production of educational materials to support teachers and continue engagement.

Program Coordinator

National Medical Fellowships
New York, NY
08.2014 - 10.2016
  • Identified and awarded over 250 medical scholarships.
  • Overhauled the application process and migrated to a new customer management system.
  • Coordinated 5 project-based scholarship programs including outreach, selection, and celebratory event planning
  • Shared detailed outcomes of the programs with other departments and outside partners.

Scholarship Manager

Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Houston, TX
03.2011 - 03.2012
  • Disbursed over $100,000 of scholarships and provided student data to our internal and external constituents.
  • Executed the Teacher Quality and Retention Program, which provided hands-on training to 150 pre-service fellows.
  • Planned opening and closing ceremonies, primarily handling programming, booking, and logistics.

Theatre Teacher

KIPP Sharpstown College Prep
Houston, TX
08.2010 - 03.2011
  • Planned lessons and facilitated engaging theatre lessons that also reinforced academic and social-emotional skills for middle school students.
  • Built relationships with students and communicated with parents.
  • Directed and produced three shows throughout the year
  • Managed theatrical space.

Education

MA - Interdisciplinary Studies

New York University (Gallatin)
New York, NY
05.2018

BA - Theatre & Psychology

St. Edward's University
Austin, TX
05.2008

Skills

  • Program Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Communication
  • Curriculum Development
  • Coaching
  • Program Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Relationship Building

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefits

Timeline

Co-Founder

TeachShop
09.2023 - Current

Facilitator

StoryCorps
04.2023 - Current

Interim Education Director

Arcata Playhouse
11.2022 - 07.2023

Learning Communities Manager

Maker Ed
01.2022 - 08.2022

Arts Education Coordinator

Ford's Theatre
01.2020 - 01.2022

Program Coordinator

National Medical Fellowships
08.2014 - 10.2016

Scholarship Manager

Thurgood Marshall College Fund
03.2011 - 03.2012

Lead Teaching Artist

Theatres and Schools
08.2010 - Current

Theatre Teacher

KIPP Sharpstown College Prep
08.2010 - 03.2011

MA - Interdisciplinary Studies

New York University (Gallatin)

BA - Theatre & Psychology

St. Edward's University

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