Kimberly D. Jackson
Jacksonville, Florida 32210
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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