Eric L. Jackson, Sr.
Middletown, PA 17057
Career Objective: To become a gainfully employed in educational training, management and consulting in curriculum development
Professional Education
July, 2015 American College of Education,ME. d., Curriculum & Instruction/ESL
May, 1974 Guilford College, B.A. Drama & Speech
Additional Master’s level courses: University of Delaware, 1979-1980, Reading Education,
Widener University, 1980-81, Curriculum Education
Military
1992-Present, PA Air National Guard, Middletown, PA, Chaplain Assistant, Superintendent
Manage Wing Chaplain Office, coordinate scheduling and training for two other enlisted personnel, one weekend per month
Facilitate weekend schedules and responsibilities with Wing Chaplain
*Served four tours to Southwest & Central Asia as Chaplain Assistant, post 9-11
2002, 2007, 2009-2010, 2013-2014
Spiritual Care, Teaching & Training
2008-Present, Kingdom Embassy Church, Harrisburg, PA, Pastor of Outreach
Facilitate church/community relations and outreach with multiple community agencies
Serve as associate pastor/mentor for spiritual care and leadership training for Evangelism, Missions, and Prison Ministries
Harrisburg, PA 17012
Employment History
2014-Summer Enrichment Program
City of Harrisburg, Parks & Rec Department
Teacher/Artist
Taught drama, poetry, and African American History to 3rd -8th graders
With the theme, “Voices of the Children”, Civil Rights in America
Substitute Teaching Service (2012-Present)
Teach grades K-12 on a per diem or long-term basis
Lancaster, PA
PA Air National Guard, 193rd SOW, Superintendent (1992-Present)
Supervised two other Chaplain Assistants; supported 4 Chaplains
during weekend unit training assemblies (UTA)/once per month
Middletown, PA 17057
1986-2011 Harrisburg School District, Harrisburg, PA, Secondary English & Drama Teacher
Retired
Harrisburg High School
2451 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA17103
Taught 5-6 sections of various English subjects and electives annually for over 125 students annually
Taught and directed Drama productions for school and public events
Served as faculty advisor for student council, gospel choir, and prayer club
Advisor
1994-2009, After School Club, Co-advisor, Voices of Joy Gospel Choir, HHS
2007-2009, After School Club, Co-advisor, Models of Harrisburg, HHS
Special Professional Training
Received extensive in-service training in curriculum development, e.g. Learning Focused Systems training (LFS Center, Atlanta, GA); Brain-based Learning, Collins Writing Strategies, Holistic Scoring in Composition/Essay Writing, HBGSD.
January 29-30, 2015, S.T.E.A.M. (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics), Atlanta, GA
1983-1984, Chester-Upland School District, Chester, PA, Long-term Substitute Teacher
Taught 5-6 courses of Secondary English
Maintained records for student attendance, grading, behavior
1981-1982, Educational Teaching Service, Springfield, PA
Taught various subjects throughout Delaware County, as well as, Philadelphia, PA
Other Employment Experience
1982-1984, Baptist Children’s Services, Philadelphia, PA
Served as surrogate houseparent (weekends) at three locations (Lansdowne, PA, Thornbury, PA, and Avondale, PA)
1980-1981, Sleighton School, (1980-1981), Residential Counselor
Facilitated youth behavioral rehabilitation through one-to-one and group counseling; prepared breakfast meals for 20-25 counselees
Coaching Experience
1982-1983, Intramural Soccer, Showalter Middle School, Chester, PA
2005, Head Varsity Soccer, Chester High School, Chester, PA
1986-1996, Head Varsity Soccer, Harrisburg High School, Harrisburg, PA
National/Civic Affiliations and Memberships
ASALH, Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Wash., DC
Center for Exceptional Children (CEC)
ASCD (Association for School and Curriculum Development), Alexandria, VA
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Atlanta, GA
Dauphin County Faith-based Systems of Care, Harrisburg, PA
Interdenominational Minister’s Conference, Harrisburg, PA
References
Harvard University, Office of Diversity Operations
Reference: Dr. Norm Jones, Assistant, Chief Diversity Office
Email:
Community Liaison, Dauphin County Faith-based Committee
Reference: Mrs. Helen Spence, Director
*******@********.***
Sr. Pastor, Kingdom Embassy, Harrisburg, PA
Reference: Jeffrey Snead, Sr.
717-***-**** (Mobile)
717-***-**** (Office)
******@**************.***
Principal, Harrisburg High School, Harrisburg, PA
Reference: Mr. Eugene Spells
*******@*****.***.**.**
Director, of Student Support Services, Penn State- Harrisburg
Reference: Dr. Felicia Brown-Haywood,
Email: ****@***.***
Executive Director, Jump Street
Reference: Robert Welsh
Email: ******@**********.***