Yvonne M. Jackson
Hummelstown,PA
Summary
Dedicated Classroom Specialist and Teacher with substantial experience in educational settings. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexible approach to changing needs. Skilled in instructional support, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environments. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective communication with students and staff.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
St Catherine Laboure School
Harrisburg, PA
08.2018 - Current
- Designed comprehensive lessons focused on fostering reading proficiency in students experiencing difficulties.
- Implemented engaging teaching strategies in math, religion, science, grammar, and spelling to foster student understanding and proficiency.
- Develop lessons that focus on problem areas to strengthen students’ understanding and proficiency.
- Facilitated collaborative learning experiences in both large and small group settings to enhance student capabilities.
Teacher
St Anne School
Lancaster, PA
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Teach general Math and Pre-Algebra concepts to Upper Elementary and Middle School students.
- Identify the areas’ where students needed additional support to improve their foundation in mathematics.
- Explain Religion concepts to students preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation.
Classroom assistant/Personal Care Assistant
Lower Dauphin School District
Hummelstown, PA
08.2010
- Assist Autistic students succeed in their transition through middle school and high school.
- Guide students with educational material as well as social skills.
- Work with students to recognize different problematic behaviors and to use self-regulation strategies.
Classroom assistant
IU13
Lebanon/Lancaster Counties, PA
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Assist adult learners with different GED concepts including math, English grammar or reading.
- Teach grammar, reading and pronunciation to adult ESL students at various education levels.
- Explain important and common English phrases and idioms to improve students’ speech and comprehension.
High School French Teacher - Internship
Palmyra High School
Palmyra, PA
08.2009 - 12.2009
- Instructed students, from first year to fourth year French, in grammar, conversation and writing.
Education
Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate -
The Pennsylvania State University
12-2014
French Certificate - Education
Lebanon Valley College
01-2009
Masters - Russian Language
University of Arizona
01-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities, Business Studies
Providence College
01-1990
Skills
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Positive role model and mentor
- Conflict resolution
- Group and individual instruction
- Technology integration
Accomplishments
- Achieved student success through effectively focusing on significant goals to their development
- Collaborated with team of educational professionals in the development and tracking of progress of student skills.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Provided expert advice and resolved technical issues related to school report card systems to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Certification
Teaching Certification for French, Language Arts, Math, and ESL, 2009-2024
BCBA, December 2014
Timeline
Teacher
St Catherine Laboure School
08.2018 - Current
Teacher
St Anne School
08.2016 - 06.2018
Classroom assistant/Personal Care Assistant
Lower Dauphin School District
08.2010
Classroom assistant
IU13
01.2010 - 06.2010
High School French Teacher - Internship
Palmyra High School
08.2009 - 12.2009
French Certificate - Education
Lebanon Valley College
Masters - Russian Language
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities, Business Studies
Providence College
Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate -
The Pennsylvania State University