Al-Wayne Jackson
Black River
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
School Guidance Counselor
Fullerswood Primary And Infant School (MOE)
Black River, St. Elizabeth
01.2014 - Current
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for students on how to overcome personal, social and behavioral issues
- Decreased Student conflict
- Increase graduation rate
- Introduced an annual career day and invite firefighters, Police Officers and other Workers.
- Assisted in developing school-wide policies and procedures related to academic integrity, behavioral expectations, and attendance requirements.
- Improved parent engagement in school activities by organizing informative meetings, workshops, and conferences addressing various topics of interest.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Effectively managed crisis situations involving students experiencing behavioral or emotional distress, coordinating appropriate resources for immediate support.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Class Teacher
Black River Primary And Infant School (MOE)
Black River, St. Elizabeth
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
- Develop work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, promoting respect and fostering a climate conducive to learning.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting instruction to meet individual needs and ensuring mastery of concepts.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world problem-solving exercises.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Trained Teacher
Retirement Primary School (MOE)
Black River, St. Elizabeth
09.1999 - 08.2014
- Teach students base on national curriculum guidelines within my specialty.
- Planning, preparing and delivering lessons.
- Encourage student participation in lessons and in other school related activities.
- Ensure that the school have what it needs and teachers are adhering to the rules.
- Build a trusting relationship with parents and guardians.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
School Guidance Counselor
Black River High School (MOE)
Black River, St. Elizabeth
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for students on how to overcome personal, social and behavioral issues.
- Advice and assist students about academic and personal decisions.
- Provide one on one counseling to students.
- Assess the ability and potential in students and coordinate with fellow professionals on student matter.
- Improved parent engagement in school activities by organizing informative meetings, workshops, and conferences addressing various topics of interest.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Education
Masters -
Mount St. Vincent University
Canada12.2007
Bachelors of Art -
Institute for Technology and Leadership development (ITLP)
12.2003
Diploma -
Church Teachers College (CTC)
06.1999
School Leaving Certificate -
Munro College
06.1995
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking and planning
- Team leadership
- Organization and Prioritization
- Student Counseling
- Student Advocacy
- Group Counseling
- Behavioral Intervention
- Youth and adolescent development
- Relationship Building
- Goal Setting
- Peer Counseling
- Effective Communication
- Conflict Management
Current Positions
- Public Relation Officer (PRO), St. Elizabeth 2017
- Regional Public Relation Officer Region 5 2018
- President Elect 2020, St. Elizabeth
- Parish President 2021, St. Elizabeth
References
Reference upon request
Timeline
Class Teacher
Black River Primary And Infant School (MOE)
09.2014 - 08.2015
School Guidance Counselor
Fullerswood Primary And Infant School (MOE)
01.2014 - Current
School Guidance Counselor
Black River High School (MOE)
09.2013 - 12.2013
Trained Teacher
Retirement Primary School (MOE)
09.1999 - 08.2014
Masters -
Mount St. Vincent University
Bachelors of Art -
Institute for Technology and Leadership development (ITLP)
Diploma -
Church Teachers College (CTC)
School Leaving Certificate -
Munro College