Arika N.

Jackson
5100 Dana Park Lane #101
Louisville, Kentucky 40219
(256) 348-2077
arika.jackson85@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE To obtain a teaching position at the elementary level

EDUCATION Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, IN

Master of Science, Expected May 2017
Major: Elementary Education with a concentration in Reading

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Bachelor of Science, May 2009
Major: Early Childhood and Elementary Education,

FIELD EXPERIENCE Teacher, H.B. Slaughter Elementary School, Louisville, KY, 6/10-
Present
Instruct 20 students in a general education 3rd grade classroom
Prepared and presented daily lesson plans in reading, language arts,
mathematics, science and social studies
Motivated students by creating an active and engaging learning
environment
Attended and participated in faculty meetings, embedded
professional development, and district in-service programs
Communicated with parents through a weekly newsletter and daily
agenda
Created learning centers to reinforce concepts
Planned and implemented the readers workshop model, Math
Investigations II Program, and FOSS Science Kits

Teacher, Fairdale Elementary School, Louisville, KY, 7/09-6/10

Instructed 24 students in a general education 2nd grade classroom
Prepared and presented daily lesson plans in reading, language arts,
mathematics, science and social studies
Motivated students by creating an active and engaging learning
environment
Attended and participated in faculty meetings, IEP meetings, and
district in-service programs
Communicated with parents through a weekly newsletter and daily
agenda
Created learning centers to reinforce concepts
Implemented Rigby Literacy Reading Program, Math Investigations
II Program, and FOSS Science Kits

Student Teacher, Robinson Elementary School, Birmingham, AL,

1/09- 5/09
Instructed 20 students in a general education 2nd grade classroom
Prepared and presented daily lesson plans in reading, language arts,
mathematics, science and social studies
 Motivated students by creating an active and engaging learning
environment
Attended and participated in faculty meetings and professional
development opportunities
Communicated with parents through a weekly newsletter and
behavior chart
Implemented Scott Foresmans Reading Street Program

Practicum, Robinson Elementary School, Birmingham, AL, 9/08-12/08

Instructed 22 students in a general education 3rd grade classroom
Prepared and presented lesson in science, social studies, and math
Had the opportunity to complete my practicum and student teaching
at the same school

RELATED EXPERIENCE Reading Tutor, Better Basics, Birmingham, AL, 2008

Provided one to one reading tutorial services for elementary age
students

Homework Tutor, YWCA, Birmingham, AL, 2008

Provided one to one tutorial services for elementary age students

Customer Service Associate, JC Penney, Hoover, AL, 8/06- 7/09

Maintain customer satisfaction by providing solutions to meet
individual needs. Manage multiple tasks effectively in a timely
manner.

CERTIFICATIONS Kentucky State certification in Elementary Education (K-5), June 2009

Alabama State certification in Elementary Education (P-6), June 2009

AWARDS Hillard Lyons Elementary Teacher of the Year, March 2014

JCPS Excel Award Nominations, March 2014 and March 2017

SKILLS AND INTERESTS First Aid Training

Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) Training
Urban Teacher Enhancement Program Scholar
Proficient in using computer technology
Instrumental Music (Clarinet)

REFERENCES Shayla Branch

Co-Worker Slaughter Elementary
shayla.branch@jefferson.kyschools.us

Catherine Pendleton
Principal at Slaughter Elementary
cathy.pendleton@jefferson.kyschools.us

Dr. Susan Ridout

Literacy Professor at IUS
sridout@ius.edu