Leah Brunae Jackson
(XXX) XXX-XXXX • XXXXXXXXX@ualr.edu
Education
Doctorate of Education
University of Arkansas- Little Rock. Major: Higher Education; Concentration- Administration (Expected: May 2017)
Master of Science
Iowa State University. Major: Agricultural Education (May 2013)
Bachelor of Science
University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Major: Agricultural Business (December 2011)
Work Experience
Academic Mentor (March 2015-Present)
Student Support Services / University of Arkansas-Little Rock, Little Rock, AR
- Identify and select eligible participants who possess a two-thirds low income and are first generation college students
- Assess and document student academic, secondary, and postsecondary needs
- Develop and implement secondary and postsecondary educational guidance plans
- Conduct academic and personal development workshops
- Assist students in postsecondary admission and properly completing the financial aid application
- Maintain a database of client records
- Assist students and parents regarding the college admission application, financial aid application, and financial literacy
Testing Specialist (July 2013 - Present)
Office of Testing Services and Student Life Research / University of Arkansas-Little Rock, Little Rock, AR
- Perform secretarial duties
- Administer and proctor various types of assessments
- Accommodate students with special modifications/disabilities
- Communicate with students and/or their parents to assess testing needs
Program Coordinator (August 2012 - June 2013)
Office of Pre-Collegiate Programs for Talented and Gifted, College Bound /Iowa State University, Ames, IA
- Corresponded with students, students’ parents, faculty and staff, and community members
- Assisted with the planning and organization of on-campus visit programs for groups of prospective students with the goal of promoting higher education
- Presented presentations for Admissions
- Advised undergraduate students
- Planned and implemented academic and personal development program for students in grades K-12
- Served as a mentor to middle and high school students in underprivileged areas
- Prepared reports
- Maintained accurate records
- Processed application fees and handled budgets
Teaching Experience
Early Field Experience (Fall 2011 - Spring 2012)
Early Childhood Center, Laboratory School, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
- Observed Infant, Toddler 1 & 2, and Preschool classrooms
- Developed educational curriculums for Toddler 1, 2, and Preschool
- Co-taught Toddler 1, 2, and Preschool classes
- Developed and taught lesson planning to students
- Observed student-teacher interactions
- Created portfolio of various student and classroom observations
- Developed course related assignments and assessments for students enrolled in the class
- Evaluated students’ assignments and examinations
- Maintained proper records of students’ attendance and scores
- Co-taught lessons on utilizing instructional methods, techniques, problem-solving, presentation, and sales strategies with agricultural audiences
- Developed course related assignments and assessments for students enrolled in the class
- Evaluated students’ assignments and examinations
- Maintained proper records of students’ attendance and scores
- Co-Instructor for class
- Co-developed a one-week course for 3rd-7th graders designed to teach students effective communication skills
- Planned daily activities for students enrolled in the course
- Delivered instruction to students
- Planned a session for students to display knowledge gained for their parents
- Advised students on academic and social adjustment
- Tutored students in the area of intermediate math and science
- Assisted students with reading comprehension skills
Student Teaching (Spring 2012 - Spring 2013)
College of Agricultural Education, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Teaching Assistant (Fall 2011 - Spring 2013)
“Career Seminar” (AgEdS 215) / Department of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Teaching Assistant (Fall 2011 - Spring 2013)
“Presentation and Sales Strategies for Agricultural Audiences” (AgEdS 311) / Department of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
“Can You Hear Me Now: Learning the Basics of Effective Communication” (Summer 2012)
Office of Pre-Collegiate Programs for Talented and Gifted, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
