Akia M. Hall-Jackson
P.O. Box *** 601-***-****
Wiggins, MS 39577 ********@********.***.**.**
Accomplished teacher for ten years in special education, certified in elementary, middle, and high school.
Skilled in selecting and adapting best teaching materials for classroom use, with unique mix of experience & knowledge to help students be attentive & life-longing active learners.
Personable and empathetic, with a great sense of humor and the ability to bring out the best in others pursues collaboration with colleagues in teaching students.
In-depth experience in educational software, including Microsoft.
Developer of multisensory lesson plans that increase students’ performance and love of learning. Able to bridge students’ lessons to real-life situations.
Education & Certifications
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College- Associated Degree 1999-2001
William Carey University- Bachelor in General Studies 2007-2010
-Taught an inclusion classroom, students with disabilities.
-Taught comprehensive, vocabulary, phonics, and writing skills.
-Tutored students for the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT2).
William Carey University – Masters in Education (August) 2010-2011
William Carey University- Endorsement for Psychometry 2016
University of Mississippi- Leadership Program 2021-2023
State Certification
Special Education (K-12)
Social Studies (7-12)
Psychometric endorsement
Professional Experience
Stone Middle School, Wiggins, MS 2007-2009
Special Education Teacher (Inclusion Teacher)
-Design and implement curriculum & multisensory lesson plans for all subject areas, assess student development.
-Balance whole-group, small group & individual instruction accommodate different academic levels and learning styles; design and implement behavior modification system.
-Participate in all aspects of IEP; annual review process, conduct parent teacher conferences to provide parents with student’s development reports.
-Collaborate with fellow teachers to share ideas and solutions and help plan and supervise field trips.
Stone Elementary School, Wiggins, MS 2012-2014
Special Education Teacher (Self-contained Teacher)
-Work with student’s one-on-one and small group instruction.
-Collaborate with SLP to share ideas and solution for student’s needs.
-Prepare students Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)
Harrison County School, Gulfport, MS 2015-
Special Education Teacher (Inclusion Teacher)
-Work with students with interventions to improve their score.
-Collaborate with teachers.
-Prepare students IEP.
-Work as a Case Manager for the school.
Professional Development Workshops
Professional Development:
-Taught comprehensive, vocabulary, phonics and writing skills
-Tutored students for the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT2)
-Tutored students for the Subject Area Testing Program (SATP) test
Workshops:
-Special Education: ADHD
-Special Education: Working with students with Autism
-How to stop bullying in schools
-How to test children, with disabilities
- CPI training
- MAAP-A Training