David Jackson Email & Phone Number

Dubai, AE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Created a Genius Bar to promote gamification of professional development with badges
• Instituted a Media Team to create, deliver and promote events and social awareness
• Design, produce and manage multimedia content advertising all divisions on social media
• Incorporated gamification with digital badges in four courses to improve instruction, motivate students, and better represent acquired knowledge, skills, and attitudes
• Developed inquiry-based curriculum to assist students with a variety of different needs and abilities to meet International Baccalaureate (IB) objectives and National Core Arts Standards
• Utilized qualitative and quantitative data regarding students’ learning needs and readiness levels to modify lesson design, differentiation strategies and flexible grouping as needed

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

• Facilitated the MTSS team process with the principal, support staff, parents, and instructional staff
• Conducted meetings with administration and support staff to analyze and monitor student progress while facilitating eligibility for special education
• Utilized tracking system to maintain lists of students participating in school/district interventions
• Provided data to the school teams and participated in decisions about student progress
• Supported teachers in documenting student progress digitally and on paper
• Worked with individual and small groups of students to provide educational interventions and progress monitoring through tools such as: DIBELS, Moby Max, Easy CBM, First in Math, Read Naturally Live, Compass Learning.

Bronx, NY

• Sixth through eleventh grade teacher in a Title I school in the South Bronx in a general education, ICT and self-contained settings. Taught 7th grade (English, Math and Humanities) and 8th grade (Math) utilizing.
• Taught MYP Design Technology to middle and high school students centered around the Design Cycle and Digital Literacy/Citizenship
• Developed inquiry and data-based curriculum to assist students with a variety of different needs and abilities to meet International Baccalaureate (IB) objectives & Common Core Learning Standards
• Utilized qualitative and quantitative data regarding students’ learning needs and readiness levels to modify lesson design, differentiation strategies and flexible grouping as needed
• Technology integrated into instruction: extensive work with students on Apple MACbooks, iPad, SMART Board and Response, Netbooks, ELMO, Flipcam, and online instructional sites
• Implemented Khan Academy (KA), an interactive resource, in order to encourage self-learning

Greater New York City Area

• On-site, high-pressure coordination and production of domestic events, award shows and meetings
• Delivered multimedia, graphic design and video production for corporate motivational campaigns
• Provided comprehensive presentation services for numerous high-profile clients worldwide
• Maintain open and positive communication with speakers, vendors, and participants
• Successfully developed on-the-spot contingency plans during adverse and spontaneous conditions
• Managed, coordinated and monitored multiple projects with critical deadlines and varying budgets

Slippery Rock, PA

• Collaborated with campus leaders to enhance student involvement, citizenship, and student life
• Consulted with student organizations to promote collaboration on events and community service
• Provided computer support, troubleshooting and assistance to the office of student life and affairs.

Slippery Rock, PA

• Mentored and tutored 15 Pittsburgh inner-city high school students
• Shared experiential education and life knowledge
• Engaged in open-discussions motivating them to seek higher education
• Provided leadership and teamwork training to promote setting goals for life success
• Integrated high and low ropes (team challenges) to facilitate experiencing various roles of leadership

Master’S Degree, Special Education And Teaching, 6-9

Activities and Societies: Teaching FellowsGraduated with Honors http://www.ccny.cuny.edu

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Communication

Activities and Societies: Student Ambassadors, Orientation Team Leader (O-Team), University Program Board, International Student Leader.

Multimedia, Deans List

Activities and Societies: International Student Village, Falcon College CommitteeOverseas study program -- Australia.