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Ciara Jackson

Ciara Jackson

Round Lake Beach,IL

Summary

Passionate and enthusiastic recent college graduate with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Eager to leverage a strong foundation in child development and early learning principles to create engaging, fun and supportive learning environments. Proficient in developing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities, fostering a positive classroom atmosphere, and collaborating with colleagues and families to support children's growth. Ready to utilize teaching assistant experience, with a 5-year background working with students in special education. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions and individual and group instructional plans. Compassionate and responsible classroom support professional with creative and flexible approach to dealing with educational and behavioral challenges.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Raymond Ellis Elementary School, District 116
08.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Beach Elementary School, District 116
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior;
  • Assisted with crisis problems and behavior management;
  • Assisted with group educational activities that include students on IEPs;
  • Prepared and maintains materials and the classroom environment for learning activities;
  • Supervised children in the hallway, lunchroom, playground, and on field trips;
  • Supported instruction for individual students (one-on-one or small group), including those on an IEP under the direction of the supervising teacher
  • Worked with audio-visual equipment, computers and/or assistive technology
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.

Preschool Teacher

Growing Tree Preschool
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Taught an average of 24 children per school year consisting of two classes.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, colors, letters, days of the week and weather (circle time).
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.

Home Childcare Provider

Self Employed
08.2017 - 02.2019
  • Established and maintained a home daycare that offered a safe, clean, loving and developmentally appropriate environment for three children.
  • Engaged students in play based activities for fine/gross motor, cognitive and social/emotional development.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions and encouraged them to help with meal prep and table setup.
  • Assisted with toileting, dressing and hygiene to meet child's personal needs.
  • Monitored children's development and discussed observations with parents.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
  • Handled daily administrative tasks, collected payments, managed budget and cost

Learning Adventures Teacher

KinderCare Education
03.2014 - 08.2017
  • Planned and implemented activities that promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children through enrichment programs that include Phonics, Math, Cooking, Music, Arts & Crafts and Dance.
  • Met individual children's needs by catering to their learning styles and the rate at which they learn.
  • Monitored each student's individual progress with charts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
11-2024

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Classroom and behavior management
  • Individual and small group instruction
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student engagement
  • Creative and innovative
  • Effective communication
  • Organizational, multitasking and prioritizing skills
  • Team player and collaboration

Certification

  • Paraprofessional License - 8/2020 - 6/2026
  • Substitute Teacher License - 4/2025 - 6/2030
  • Professional Educator License - pending

Timeline

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Raymond Ellis Elementary School, District 116
08.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Beach Elementary School, District 116
08.2021 - 05.2022

Preschool Teacher

Growing Tree Preschool
08.2019 - 06.2020

Home Childcare Provider

Self Employed
08.2017 - 02.2019

Learning Adventures Teacher

KinderCare Education
03.2014 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

University of Phoenix

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