Experienced Educator with Background in Customer Service

Tiffany A. Jacobs

***** ******* *** *********, ** 20853

301-***-**** (Cell)

acvbiq@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced Educator seeking a transitional change outside of an educational setting. Desired positions are either an educational based company or a work related industry in social services.

Educational and Work Related Skills include

*Special Needs/IEP’s/504 Plans *Testing/Evaluating Student Data *Excellent Verbal and Communication Skills

*Lesson Planning *Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint *Interpersonal and teamwork qualities

*Small/Whole Group Instruction *Multi-Tasker * Organizing and Planning Projects or Special Work Related Events

* Problem solving and Analytical Abilities * Self Motivated and Goal Oriented

Teaching Experience

08/08 to 06/09 Petworth Campus/Center City Public Charter School Washington, D.C.

Grade Five Teacher

Promoted the CCPCS philosophy which empowers students for lifelong success through academic excellence, strong character, and public service.

Developed an 8-week instructional plan in preparation for the DC-CAS (consisted of

reteach activity which concentrated in reading texts, math related problem and writing constructive responses). As a result, the reteach activity increased student testing scores by 35%

Developed an IPT (instructional planning tool) in relation to science lab or reading comprehension activity)

attended SIOP workshops on latest developments in delivering and planning lessons for English Language Learners (and the develop English language

11/01 to 08/07 Highland Park Christian Academy Landover, MD

Teacher/Co-Teacher

Promoted the school mission, which was to create “Ambassadors for Christ who are READY, RESPECTFUL, and RESPONSIBLE”

Former Lead Teacher for grades one, four and five and Former Co-Teacher for grades two/three combination class

constructed weekly lesson plans/newsletters using the RenWeb school management system. (a tool that enable teachers to organize academic subjects, breakdown within the subjects like classwork, projects and testing, giving the parents opportunity to visibly see their child’s progress in real time)

Implemented the ABEKA curriculum, which emphasized Reading, Phonics and Writing and Math (resulting in students testing either above or at grade level in many areas such as fluency, comprehension and problem solving)

Related Education Experience

08/09 to Current Powell Elementary School Washington, D.C.

SPED Instructional Aide/Preschool Instructional Aide

Collaborating with the Preschool Teacher in classroom activities (duties also included providing data documentation in student in areas of literacy, language, social economical, math and cognitive skills, setting and assisting in both group/small group and play planning activities)

Collaborated with both the Special Education Coordinator and Special Education Teacher on student IEP's (evaluating goals in student academia and behavioral goals)

Administered State PARCC & DC CAS tests the lower/upper grades (which included provided the necessary accommodations for students with IEP's or 504 plans which included read aloud, scribe and headphones)

Administered Access testing for English Language Learners (additional duties included completing the necessary trainings in WPT Speaking, Kindergarten and Alternative Access for ELL’s, to provide testing to students from preschool, kindergarten and school age to determine their speaking, writing and listening abilities)

Collaborating with an Instructional Coach (which included having conferences and collaborating in terms of implementing the Fundations curriculum to improve student performance and teaching instruction)

07/01/14 to 07/31/14 Brookland Educational Campus Washington D.C.

SPED Instructional Aide

Collaborated with Special Education Teacher on academic skills on each student in an eight to ten student ratio classroom

Assisted with students’ ages seven to twelve years’ old who were diagnosed with ADHD, Multiple Disabilities (for example speech delayment, fine/gross motor skills and social skills).

Brainstormed and strategized comprehensive behavioral management plan with teacher and other aides in classroom.

maintaining a set classroom schedule and a set of routines for those students to follow.

06/12 to 08/12 Greenridge Child Development Learning Center Boyds, Maryland

Before/After Care & -Summer Camp Teacher

Worked with students from grades kindergarten to sixth grade.

Implemented both a morning schedule and evening schedule (which included activities such as arts and crafts, bible study, lunch and field trips and daily wrap-up).

Created weekly newsletter to parents for upcoming school trips, activities and any other school related events (that could be accessed both online and in-person).

Substituted as driver for a 15-seat passenger bus (for student field trips) and additional duties included monitoring driving mileage and tracking bus usage.

Other Work Related Employment

Macy’s, Wheaton, MD August 2007– July 2008

Lancôme Counter Manager

Maintained both monthly and yearly records of each beauty consultant related to Lancôme sales.

Worked together with Regional Area Managers and other Lancôme representatives to ensure total customer fulfillment.

Maintained sales team statistics and work schedules for 3 employees, while training and coaching new and existing sales associates in sales techniques, dealing with difficult customers, and troubleshooting various problems.

Analyzing and Evaluating data sheets of Lacôme products sold both at the counter and determining the sales goals for the day.

Professional Organizations

Administration of Medication 2014

Safety First 2015

Member-ACSD 2009-2012

Member-Phi Beta Kappa 2013-2014

Community Service

Volunteer- Saturday Academy-Powell Elementary School student prep course for the DC-CAS and PARCC Spring 2013 and Spring 2014

Volunteer- DCPS Beautification Day, Fall 2014

enhance/remodeling current school for school year (including painting, cleaning and organize classrooms for teachers

Volunteer, "Comcast Cares" 2014-2015

rearranging/ sorting donated garments in the Interfaith Community Center

Education

1998 Coppin State University Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Science: Social Science

Emphasis on coursework in Elementary Education

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