Jennica Jackson
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Experienced Lead Teacher with a 7-year track record in child-focused education. Proficient in classroom management, leadership, and behavioral therapy. Successfully guides and supports students in their educational journey. Skilled in collaboration, organizational management, and ABA therapy techniques. Dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. Seeking an opportunity to utilize expertise in education and leadership to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Lead Teacher - Art K-8
GEORGE GERVIN ACADEMY
06.2023 - Current
- Instructed students in grades K through 8th in a wide range of art techniques including drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media
- Collaborated with the Dean of Students and Principal to develop effective strategies for student management programs and plan precise schedules to meet state requirements for instructional time
- Helped develop and pilot school-wide leadership programs for students in grades 3 through 5th
- Mentored new teachers by guiding instructional practices, classroom management strategies, and professional development opportunities
- Collaborated with school administrative staff to plan, develop, and execute school events
- Supervised and managed lunch duty and after-school programming
Camp Manager
Sun Devil Kids, Arizona State University
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules, and monitored performance
- Earned First Aid, CPR, and BLS certifications with emphasis on children's treatment protocols
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
- Trained 70 incoming personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills
- Maintained positive client relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
- Opened and closed locations and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant
Arizona State University
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Assist in the collection of research materials related to Art Education and Multiculturalism
- Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records
- Worked with teachers to evaluate student progress, needs, and gains
- Assessed student learning to evaluate teaching method success and make necessary adjustments
- Advised and mentored students on navigating academic and professional goals with support and guidance
Behavioral Therapist
Trumpet Behavioral Health
12.2019 - 10.2021
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes, and test results, and identified the nature of the clients' behaviors
- Supervised therapists-in-training, such as interns and new counselors
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors
- Responded effectively to crises and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies
Photography & Graphic Design Resident Teacher
Corona Del Sol High School
10.2017 - 05.2020
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Policy
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Arizona State University
05-2020
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" 23/24 at George Gervin Prep Academy.
- Soul Shoppe’s National Student PeaceMaker Team of the Year 23/24
- Named "Team Lead of the Year" at Trumpet Behavioral Health in 2021.
- Mary Lou Fulton's "Outstanding Resident Teacher Achievement Award" 2020
Timeline
Area Lead Teacher - Art K-8
GEORGE GERVIN ACADEMY
06.2023 - Current
Camp Manager
Sun Devil Kids, Arizona State University
03.2022 - 08.2023
Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant
Arizona State University
08.2020 - 05.2023
Behavioral Therapist
Trumpet Behavioral Health
12.2019 - 10.2021
Photography & Graphic Design Resident Teacher
Corona Del Sol High School
10.2017 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Educational Policy
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Arizona State University
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