Valerie Jackson
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA professional focused on enhancing patient care excellence through collaborative support with medical staff in fast-paced environments. Trained to deliver empathetic care while adeptly adapting to the evolving needs of patients, ensuring quality outcomes in every interaction. Recognized for reliability and commitment to fostering a positive and efficient healthcare experience, contributing to a cohesive team dynamic. Passionate about making a meaningful impact on patient well-being and satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cypress Village
Jacksonville, FL
02.2026 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Conducted regular assessments of residents' physical and emotional well-being, facilitating timely interventions.
- Assisted with personal hygiene and mobility, ensuring client comfort and dignity at all times.
- Monitored health conditions by tracking vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Advocated for clients' needs, effectively communicating with family members and healthcare providers to address concerns.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
CYP Assistant
Department of Navy
Jacksonville, FL
04.2025 - 02.2026
- Implemented age-appropriate schedules, activity plans, and special events to meet physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children and youth.
- Reviewed and provided input on activity plans created by staff to ensure alignment with individual needs and developmental appropriateness.
- Led, instructed, and facilitated planned and spontaneous activities, modeling best practices in classroom and behavior management.
- Promoted and modeled healthy habits including safety, physical activity, nutrition, and hygiene practices.
- Monitored children’s well-being and responded to signs of illness, abuse, or neglect; served as a mandatory reporter per DoD policy.
- Set up, arranged, and maintained indoor/outdoor environments and activity materials in line with daily schedules and program goals.
- Created engaging learning environments through displays and bulletin boards.
- Provided care, supervision, and accountability for children and youth in accordance with DoD and local regulations.
- Maintained awareness of children’s whereabouts and ensured safe departure with authorized individuals per parental instructions.
- Maintained professional communication with parents, staff, and command personnel.
- Delivered daily feedback to parents regarding their child’s behavior and participation.
- Observed and documented children’s developmental progress to inform individualized planning.
- Collected and reported program participation data as required.
- Series: 1702
- Hours per week: 40
Reading Interventionist/ Coach- Full-Time
Duval County Public Schools
Jacksonville, FL
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Developed and executed ongoing professional development sessions for educators aligned with school-wide goals and compliance standards.
- Oriented new staff to curriculum systems, instructional expectations, and safety protocols to ensure smooth onboarding.
- Maintained records of staff training, professional development hours, and progress toward certification goals.
- Provide instructional support through classroom observations, feedback sessions, and modeling of effective teaching techniques.
- Design and facilitate professional development workshops on evidence-based literacy practices and instructional strategies.
- Reviewed and guided lesson plans to ensure alignment with literacy standards and curriculum objectives.
- Observed classroom instruction and provided targeted feedback to improve instructional practices and student engagement.
- Curated and maintained a professional resource library to assist educators in planning effective, standards-based lessons.
- Served as lead for a team of 11 reading teachers, providing ongoing guidance, coaching, and instructional leadership.
- Collaborated with school leadership and external stakeholders to align curriculum initiatives with broader district goals.
- Filled in for administrators as needed, ensuring program continuity and adherence to operational protocols.
- Analyze school and district-level literacy data to identify trends and implement strategic interventions to improve student achievement.
- Professional Development Facilitator: Designed and led ongoing training series for educators and instructional teams.
- Title I Compliance Facilitator: Ensured adherence to federal guidelines, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
- Hours per week: 37
Elementary School Teacher- Full Time
Duval County Public Schools
Jacksonville, FL
01.2017 - 08.2023
- Foster an engaging and inclusive learning environment that supports student achievement through targeted instructional strategies.
- Eight years experience working with children
- Monitor student performance metrics using district-regulated examinations and standardized tests, adapting lesson plans to meet evolving needs.
- Implement differentiated instruction techniques to address diverse learning styles, resulting in sustained improvement on grade-level assessments.
- Collaborate with parents and guardians to provide updates on student progress, ensuring transparency and shared accountability.
- Incorporate educational technology tools to modernize lesson delivery and engage students in interactive learning experiences.
- Provides orientation and training to all new teachers
- Mentor and coach new teachers, sharing best practices and classroom management techniques to support professional growth.
- Design real-world problem-solving exercises to develop critical thinking skills, promoting student confidence and independence.
- Regularly assess and document progress toward individual learning goals, identifying actionable steps to close achievement gaps.
- Experience working with children with learning disabilities and emotional disorders
- Hours per week: 37
Human Resource Specialist/ Full-Time
Florida Army National Guard
Pinellas Park, FL
01.2007 - 09.2011
- Oversaw personnel actions, promotions, reassignments, and discharges, ensuring accuracy and adherence to military regulations.
- Conducted data reviews to identify personnel needs and streamline HR processes across divisions.
- Organized and facilitated training sessions for new recruits and junior HR personnel, improving operational efficiency.
- Maintained and secured sensitive documentation, including ID cards, security clearances, and other critical records.
- Processed recommendations for awards and recognition, coordinating ceremonies to celebrate personnel achievements.
- Managed logistical support for unit postal operations, ensuring timely and efficient service delivery.
- Evaluated and improved existing HR workflows to align with organizational objectives, enhancing overall productivity.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing within the HR department.
- Hours per week: 40
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Certified Nursing Aid
Prometric
Jacksonville, FL01-2026
No Degree - Adult And Pediatric First Aid/ CPR/AED
American Red Cross
Navy CYP Mayport05-2025
Master's degree - Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ11-2021
Technical or occupational certificate - Human Resource Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12-2015
Bachelor's degree - Public Administration
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2014
Skills
- Patience and tolerance
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Goal setting and monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Observation and assessment
- Documentation and record keeping
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cypress Village
02.2026 - Current
CYP Assistant
Department of Navy
04.2025 - 02.2026
Reading Interventionist/ Coach- Full-Time
Duval County Public Schools
08.2023 - 02.2025
Elementary School Teacher- Full Time
Duval County Public Schools
01.2017 - 08.2023
Human Resource Specialist/ Full-Time
Florida Army National Guard
01.2007 - 09.2011
Bachelor's degree - Public Administration
Northern Arizona University
Certificate of Technical Studies - Certified Nursing Aid
Prometric
No Degree - Adult And Pediatric First Aid/ CPR/AED
American Red Cross
Master's degree - Education
University of Phoenix
Technical or occupational certificate - Human Resource Management
University of Phoenix