YOLANDA JESTER
Miami,Fl
Summary
Career services professional with proven track record in facilitating career development programs and supporting job placement efforts. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving impactful results in diverse environments. Reliable and flexible, with expertise in career counseling and employer engagement. Over ten years as an educator, residential counselor, teacher assistant and tutor. Versed in classroom management, behavior strategies and individualized instruction.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Services Coordinator
Lakewood University
06.2020 - Current
- Keep track of all schedules for employees and the clients.
- Balanced monthly reports to accurately record cost and monthly expense
- Created daily and weekly cash reports for accounting management.
- Supervised and monitor all, purchase orders, expense reports, and payment transactions.
- Composed effective accounting reports summarizing accounts to effectively distribute pay.
- Successfully implemented schedules to appropriately place each employee.
- Implemented innovative outreach strategies to engage underrepresented student populations in career services programs, promoting inclusivity and equal access to resources.
Teacher Trainer
Walgreens Boots Alliance
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Evaluated the effectiveness of teacher training programs using data-driven assessments, leading to continuous improvements in instructional practices.
- Facilitated strong relationships between school administrators and teacher trainers through open communication channels and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Expanded access to high-quality teaching resources by creating an online repository of lesson plans, assessment tools, and classroom management strategies.
- Streamlined administrative tasks for teacher trainers, allowing more time to focus on instructional improvement initiatives.
Career Counselor
Eckerd Community Alternatives
03.2015 - 06.2018
- Assisted administration by analyzing job placement outcomes data contributing to accreditation reports.
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
- Provided one-on-one coaching sessions focused on interview preparation, boosting student confidence during employer interactions.
- Enhanced community outreach to bring in new candidates, highlight programs and meet targets.
- Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
- Created engaging presentations and workshops addressing relevant employment topics such as networking strategies or salary negotiation skills.
Teacher Educator
Villa Maria High School
04.2011 - 06.2013
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
- Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Developed differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in improved student outcomes.
Math/ Science Teacher
Dade County Public Schools
08.2003 - 08.2008
- Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Instruct individuals and groups at appropriate grade Levels
- Write required reports/ keep accurate and orderly records.
- Implement lesson plans.
- Implement Formal, and Informal Test.
- Record each student progress.
- Attend Team meetings to discuss students progress.
Reading Teacher
Good Shepherd Care Center School
06.2000 - 06.2003
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Boosted student fluency rates by utilizing effective instructional strategies during small group instruction.
- Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
- Contributed to school-wide literacy initiatives by participating in committees focused on curriculum development, assessment practices, and teacher training programs.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing guided reading groups and targeted literacy instruction.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
- Increased student motivation by incorporating diverse texts and engaging activities in lesson plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that reinforced reading skills across subject areas.
Residential Coordinator
Florida Baptist Childrens Home
06.1996 - 03.2000
- Maintain a therapeutic milieu by day to day supervision of students
- Manage a staff of 15 Residential Leaders or more.
- Schedule team meetings
- Record Case Manager progress notes.
- Review and record group therapy notes.
- Record all financial expense for each residential group
- Provide weekly allowance for each group.
- Maintain and record Monthly budget.
- Keep track of all receipts for the weekly shopping, grocery, clothing, and house supplies.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education, Certification requirements
University of Phoenix
Miami, Florida03.2004
Master of Science - Rehabilitation
Coppins State University
Baltimore, Maryland05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts/ Legal Studies
Barry University
Miami, Florida01.2000
Skills
- Advanced computer proficiency (both PC and Mac)
- Project planning
- Exceptional Student Education Certified
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Motivational techniques
- Career counseling
- Resume development
- Career assessment
- Job search strategies
- Workshop facilitation
- Interview coaching
Certification
Life Space Intervention
Education
Life Space Coach
Career Coordinator Training
Medicaid Provider
Medicaid provider is a certification that allows you to participate in the following services.
Home Health Aide Services: Assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility with individual ages 2years of age, and up
Personal Care Services (PCS): Help with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs),as well as to provide social skills for everyday living for children under 21
Timeline
Career Services Coordinator
Lakewood University
06.2020 - Current
Teacher Trainer
Walgreens Boots Alliance
06.2018 - 03.2022
Career Counselor
Eckerd Community Alternatives
03.2015 - 06.2018
Teacher Educator
Villa Maria High School
04.2011 - 06.2013
Math/ Science Teacher
Dade County Public Schools
08.2003 - 08.2008
Reading Teacher
Good Shepherd Care Center School
06.2000 - 06.2003
Residential Coordinator
Florida Baptist Childrens Home
06.1996 - 03.2000
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts/ Legal Studies
Barry University
Master of Science - Special Education, Certification requirements
University of Phoenix
Master of Science - Rehabilitation
Coppins State University
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