CECELIA JACKSON

2954 NE Glisan St.

Portland, OR 97232
503-231-6432
cecelia.jackson@pcc.edu

OBJECTIVE/PROFILE

Use mentor experience to support teachers working directly with students

EDUCATION

AAS, Para Educator, Portland Community College, (expected) 6/2016

GPA 3.37
Relevant Coursework:
Intro. Education, Intro. Childrens Literature, Foundations of education,
ESL and Bilingual Strategies, Overview of Exceptional Learners, and Behavior
Management.

Teaching Experience

Student Mentor, Cleveland High School, Portland, OR 2011-2013

Supported instructors and para educators with classroom and social

activities in small groups and one on one
Assessed and used various tutoring approaches to meet student
needs, brainstormed new approaches with staff
Assisted students with learning and mental health diagnoses i.e.,
ADD/ADHD, autism master IEP educational/psycho-social goals
Touched base with instructors for assignments, reported observations
Recognize signs of escalation, isolation, bullying, or harmful
interactions between students
Encourage students to self-advocate to create a comfortable learning
environment
Observed how to intervene and redirect negative conversations or
gossip
Respected confidentiality in all communications
Encouraged students to return and organize materials as part of
project cleanup
Ensured student safety on outings
Volunteer, Migrant Summer School, Woodland Elementary, Fairview
OR June 22- July 9 2015
Supported instructors with classroom and social activities in small
groups and one on one
Assessed and used various tutoring approaches to meet student
needs, brainstormed new approaches with staff
Encouraged students to stay on task
Touched base with instructors for assignments, reported observations
Touched based with fellow volunteers in the classroom
Reported to educators that organized the program
Recognized signs of escalation, isolation, bullying, or harmful
interactions between students
Encouraged students to return and organize materials as part of
project cleanup
Ensured student safety on outings
Encouraged students to follow classroom and school rules

Teacher, Owl and Dove Montessori School

August 2015-Feburary 2016
Supervised children ages 18 months to 4 years old
Supported other teachers in supervising and guiding students in
educational, artistic, and fun learning opportunities
Aided students in exploring their emotions and behaviors
Guided students in becoming self-advocates
Aided students in learning new skills such as reading, writing, and art
Guided students in treating each other and the environment
responsibly
Supported the formation of an inclusive environment and community
Worked with parents and other community members to create a safe
and fair learning environment

Special Skills
Has teaching experience
CPR and First Aid Training
Basic clerical skills
Food handlers card