Multifaceted Educator and Operations Leader
Resume:
SHANIKA JACKSON-TEACHER
Faunsdale, AL 36738
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated and versatile professional with experience in education, production management, mental health services, and food service operations. Proven ability to lead teams, manage compliance-driven environments, deliver effective instruction, and ensure quality and safety standards. Strong communicator with a background in both people-centered and process-driven roles. Education & Instruction
● Classroom instruction (Pre-K through 9th Grade)
● Classroom management and student engagement
● Lesson planning and curriculum development
● Individualized instruction and assessment
● Early childhood education
Leadership & Management
● Team leadership and supervision
● Shift and workflow management
● Continuous improvement
● Workplace optimization
● Training and mentoring staff
Quality, Safety & Compliance
● Quality assurance and inspection
● Safety compliance and monitoring
● FDA and USDA food safety standards
● ServeSafe-certified food safety practices
● Documentation and reporting
Human Services & Counseling
● Substance abuse intervention
● Intake assessments and treatment planning
● Individual and group counseling
● Case management
● Collaboration with mental health and parole authorities PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
7th–9th Grade ELA Teacher
Perry County Board of Education — Uniontown, AL
January 2023 – Present
● Provide English Language Arts instruction to middle school students in grades 7–9
● Manage classroom behavior and promote a structured learning environment
● Develop, implement, and post weekly lesson plans Teacher
Berean Baptist Head Start — Marion, AL
May 2020 – July 2021
● Provided classroom instruction to children ages 3–5
● Supported early childhood development through structured learning activities Food Service & Nutrition Management
Assistant Child Nutrition Manager
Marengo County Board of Education — Linden, AL
August 2021 – December 2022
● Managed meal preparation and service for grades K–12
● Ensured compliance with FDA and USDA guidelines
● Maintained food safety, sanitation, and quality standards Production & Quality Management
Area Manager / Quality Technician
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Plant — Gadsden, AL
August 2017 – April 2020
● Managed teams of 6–8 process technicians and 2 truck drivers during 12-hour shifts
● Ensured accurate tracking and reduction of milling and friction waste
● Verified tire-building machines met customer specifications
● Analyzed real-time production data and inspected finished products for defects Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
Substance Abuse Lead Therapist
West Alabama Mental Health Center – Life Tech Transitional Center — Thomasville, AL October 2015 – June 2017
● Conducted intake assessments and developed individualized treatment plans
● Provided group and individual counseling to parolees
● Supervised therapist team to ensure timely intakes, treatment updates, and medication monitoring
● Ensured compliance with mental health program and parole guidelines EDUCATION
Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration Columbia Southern University — Orange Beach, AL
July 2011 – September 2014
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration Columbia Southern University — Orange Beach, AL
August 2008 – June 2011
High School Diploma
Amelia Love Johnson High School — Thomaston, AL
1997
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
● Driver’s License (Class D) — Valid July 2023 to July 2027
● ServeSafe Certification — February 2022 to February 2027
● Certified Food Safety Assistant Manager
National Restaurant Association — February 2022 to February 2027
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