Kimberly D. Jackson

**** ****** ****. #****

Jacksonville, Florida 32210

904-***-****

acwccw@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

BA Degree in Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten through Third Grade from Florida State College of Jacksonville and Teacher Certification received by Duval County Public Schools

Currently Working on Master’s Degree (Curriculum and Instruction)

Skills:

Over 10 years experience as a Title I Paraprofessional for the Duval County School Board

Outstanding interpersonal, multi-tasking, organizational and analytical skills as well as strong ability to communicate well with children, both verbally and through writing

Proven analytical skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment at high level of flexibility to adapt to the needs of the organization

Meet and exceed individual professional expectations

Overall performance accountability (attendance, flexibility, teamwork and excellent observations)

Excellent Computer Skills including Microsoft Office products( Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, etc.MS Word) and web based tools, Smart Board, IPAD.

Duval County School Board-Rufus E. Payne Elementary 2013-Present

VPK Pre-Kindergarten Teacher:

Instruct children under the age of four

Use creative methods of learning and hands on training

Educate students and prepare them for Kindergarten

Use an approved curriculum (Little Treasures) to develop both academic and social skills

One-on-one and group instruction Use activities like games and songs to help children develop skills in areas such as language and math

Use Differential groups and center based on data drive Bright Start Assessment Data

Administer the VPK State Assessment and Teaching Strategies Gold

Duval County School Board-Spring Park Elementary 2010-2013

Paraprofessional: Title 1 Blended Pre-K:

Responsible for general classroom supervision and management

Assist primary teacher with daily activities and lesson plans

Plan activities that stimulate growth in language, social and emotional developmental skills

Guide and supervise individual and small group direct instruction including learning centers and special strategies for reinforcing learning skills based upon student data

Provide open two way communication and serve as the chief source of information and help to any guest teacher assigned in the absence the lead teacher

Alerts the certified staff to any problem or special information about an individual student and perform clerical duties as assigned by the lead teacher

Supervise students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips

Performed non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, and clothing routines

Currently serve in the Extended Day Program as a Director’s Assistant (10 years)

Tutored with A Wise Choice through DCPS (2 years)

Participate with field trips, Open House, parent involvement events which include literacy and family service nights

Duval County School Board-Biscayne Elementary 2003-2006

Paraprofessional:

Create, assist and support with primary teacher learning activities and lesson plans

Help organize the classroom and plan intellectual activities for children, per the lead teacher's requests

Provide individual small group instruction with students

Prepare and organize teacher and learning materials which would include supplies, copies, and lamination outlined the lead teacher

Develop social-emotional activities to support and manage students behavior

Serve in the Extended Day Program as a Director’s Assistant

References:

Available Upon Request

Contact this candidate