Development Staff
Resume:
Tamika L. Jacobs
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OBJECTIVE
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I have worked with the developing child for over 15 years. I have assisted the
progress of young individuals' with mental and physical disabilities as well as
those challenging social-emotional skills. I am looking to enhance my studies
enabling me to facilitate youth as well as adults' cognitive, social and
physiological psyche in an educational or mental health arena.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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MI Measurement, Greensboro, NC
06/2010 - Present Reader
Evaluate and score standardized state test and exams
Children's Aid Society, Detroit, MI
09/2009 - 12/2009 Teacher
Supervised classrooms on a daily basis, facilitated children through learn and
play on all levels of mental and physical disabilities Arranged weekly lesson
plans, specifically designed to promote healthy growth for individuals
challenging, ADHD, Autism, Special/needs and mental Retardation Provided weekly
newsletters and included programs and trainings for individuals with disabilities
Organized and evaluated children development skills through social and emotional
health screenings Served IEP (Individual Educational Programs) for individuals
with mental and learning and disabilities Provided referrals for children with
speech and language impairment Designed and prepared children portfolios Utilized
the Child Observation Record (COR) system, documenting the child's' progress
Maintained a safe, clean and enjoyable working environment Developed excellent and
professional rapport with families and staff
Sister2Sister Connection, LLC, Detroit, MI
09/2007 - 12/2009 Youth Coach/Counselor
Counseled and worked directly with emotionally disturbed youth adhering to
establish behavior modification techniques and other treatment plans on person to
person/in group sessions Presented educational programs on responsibility,
decision-making, goal-setting, sexuality and childhood depression Provided
programs for parent/guardians on effective communication with teen youth regarding
all aspects of youth development and training for professionals on program
replication
Wayne Metropolitan Agency/ Head Start, Highland Park, MI
2/2005 - 10/2007 Assistant Teacher
Assisted with supervision in a classroom setting with a population of mentally,
physically and social emotionally challenged young developing children Interacted
with children on a developmentally age-appropriate level through learn and play
Arranged weekly lesson plans to effectively promote successful communication,
language and interaction Prepared weekly newsletters to provide parent/guardians
with tools and at-home activities to increase healthy development Evaluated
children development stages by use of the Child Observation Record (COR) system
documenting the child's' progress Administered social-emotional screenings, and
assisted in the referral process for children with speech/language delays and/or
impairments Served Individual Learning Programs (IEP) for individuals with mental
and learning disabilities Attended numerous trainings and seminars on all aspects
of the development of the young child Maintained a safe, clean and enjoyable
working environment Developed excellent and professional rapport with families and
staff
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Detroit, MI
10/1999 - 1/2004 Lead Teacher
Facilitated young individuals on all levels of development, mentally, physically
and social-emotional challenged in a classroom setting. Interacting with children
through learn and play Arranged weekly lesson plans and weekly newsletters
Conducted staff meetings with teaching staff Organized and evaluated children
development skills by the use of WORLD Curriculum Attended several teacher
trainings in and out of the state, on children with mental, physical, and
social-emotional disabilities Responsible for ordering supplies and inventory for
classrooms Maintained a safe, clean and enjoyable working environment Developed
excellent and professional rapport with families and staff
United States Postal Service, Detroit, MI
6/2000 - 11/2000 Mail Clerk
Operated ISS Machines Sorted and dumped mail by code Maintained a safe working
environment
WSU Early Childhood Development, Detroit, MI
9/1998 - 10/1999 Childcare Coordinator
Maintained and supervised a staff of 8 Facilitated children on all levels of
development including the five diagnostic categories associated with the term
disability attributing to Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Autism,
and Neurological Impairments, ADHD, Downs Syndrome, and Special education Prepared
daily log sheets and presented helpful resources and programs for
parents/guardians for the children with disabilities Responsible for order forms
and supply list for the program Maintained a safe, clean and enjoyable working
environment Developed excellent and professional rapport with families and staff
EDUCATION
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Bachelors of Arts
Major: Psychology
Wayne State University, MI
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
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4C's Certification, 4C's, MI
CPR trained, Licensed Trainer, MI
Foundations for Success, NAEYC, MI
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Working knowledge of Micro Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
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Participated in many studies including The Homelessness and Poverty in the
US-Wayne State Member of the University Alumni Association- Women of Wayne
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