FELISHA JACKSON

- 2305 Eliza Court #303 Jessup, MD 20794 440.258.9166 8 felishamjackson@gmail.com

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Highly organized, performance-focused, and proactive educator, offering progressive experience and outstanding
academic foundation in early childhood education and instructional technology. Equipped with expertise in
providing informative guidance and assistance to students to achieve their educational goals. Expert at innovating
ideas; complemented with superior organizational and communication skills in developing strong and lasting
relationships. Areas of expertise include:

Educational Leadership and Team Building ~ Strategic and Tactical Planning ~ Classroom Management
Innovative Course Materials Development ~ Rapid Conflict Resolution ~ Growth and Development Impacts

EDUCATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY: 2015

University of Akron | Akron, OH

MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION: 2013

University of Akron | Akron, OH

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION, MINOR IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT: 2010

University of Akron | Akron, OH

CREDENTIALS

Maryland Teacher Certification

Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-3rd grade)
Elementary Education (1st-6th grade)
Technology Education (7th-12th grade)
Kentucky Teacher Certification (K-5th grade)
Instructional Computer Technology (K-12th grade)
Ohio Teacher Certification (Pre-K-3rd grade)
4th and 5th Grade Generalist Endorsement

WORK CHRONOLOGY

BLAKE ELEMENTARY- JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LOUISVILLE, KY

2ND-5TH GRADE TECHNOLOGY TEACHER/INTERVENTIONIST/DATA SPECIALIST 20162017
Plans a technology education program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student research;
organizes activities for optimal learning that aligns with Common Core standards, and ISTE standards.
Facilitates and coordinates the implementation of an intervention program for grades 3-5, and provides special
instruction to individuals and small groups of students with identified needs.
Organizes and analyzes student progress through formative and summative assessments: daily assessments,
unit tests, MAP, and 5th grade 21st Century Skills test.
Oversees school and classroom level data collection and progress monitoring for tier II and III level students.

BLAKE ELEMENTARY- JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LOUISVILLE, KY

2ND AND 3RD GRADE TEACHER 20122016
Ingeniously created engaging lessons in accordance to the mastery of standards to prepare students for the
Kentucky Performance Rating for Educational Progress (KPREP).
Exemplified superior teaching capabilities in employing data and item analysis to drive Common Core
standards based on instruction and assessments.
Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing technology as a vital learning resource in the classroom.
Assumed full responsibility in facilitating training sessions to the professional learning community (PLC).
Maintained frequent interaction with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.

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IMAGINE ROMIG ROAD COMMUNITY SCHOOL | AKRON, OH

3RD GRADE TEACHER 20112012
Applied a visual literacy and bridging method toward the fulfillment of learning objectives of each student.
Provided expert oversight to purposeful small group instruction both for the Ohio Achievement
Assessments (OAA) and for mastery of indicators to ensure significant academic progress.
Closely monitored student progress and set individual student goals through scoreboard postings.

RYANS CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER | AKRON, OH

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 20102012
Rendered key support in leading exercises to promote students self-esteem.
Monitored students academic development by tracking bi-weekly progress reports.
Held accountability in selecting and recruiting quality tutors; observing strict adherence to company and state
standards; managing schedules and work locations.
Maintained a rapport with parents.
Trained and mentored tutors.

LOUIS STOKES HEAD START | CLEVELAND, OH

PRE-K TEACHER 2011
Conceptualized and implemented curriculum utilizing HighScope standards.
Oversaw the completion of home visits while establishing long-term quality relationships with parents.
Initiated the creation and development of new classroom management strategies to actively address students
issues within the classroom setting.
Observed and recorded children's growth, behavior and development, and discussed with parents.
Executed various administrative duties: maintained health and attendance records, attended faculty meetings,
and recorded all other types of documentation for each child.

MCKINLEY EARLY CHILD CARE CENTER | AKRON, OH

PRE-K TEACHER 2010
Developed creative lesson plans and routines, while emphasizing the language growth of each student.
Maintained accurate and comprehensive student records containing attendance and academic performance,
while participating with the Early Childhood Team meeting.

AFFILIATIONS

Creator, Coding Club; Blake Elementary-2016-2017

Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) Coordinator, Blake Elementary-2016-2017
Professional Representative (PR), Jefferson County Teachers Association (JCTA)-2015-2017
Co-Sponsor, Engineering Club; Blake Elementary-2015-2017
Member, Budget Committee; Blake Elementary-2015-2017
Member, Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports Team (PBIS); Blake Elementary-2015-2017
Member, Universal Design for Learning (UDL)-2013-2017
Member, Hiring Committee; Blake Elementary-2012-2013
Student Teaching Course Interviewer, Kentucky State University-2012
Developer and Presenter, Professional Development on Technology-2012
Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.-2008-present

TECHNICAL ACUMEN

PC and Mac Operating Systems ~ Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) ~ TK20
PeopleSoft ~ DARS ~ Google Classroom~ SmartBoard ~ Springboard ~ Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) ~ WebEx ~ Blackboard Collaborate ~ Blackboard CourseSites ~ Infinite
Campus ~ TextWrangler ~ Audacity ~ Adobe Photoshop