Sydney Jackson Email & Phone Number

Tampa, Florida, United States

First and foremost, my role as the Principal of FACE is to be the leader of the school, carrying out the mission and vision of the FACE program to the benefit of the students, staff, families, and school community. My job roles and responsibilities include:-Recruit, hire, and train staff -Select school-wide curriculum to achieve school and individual educational goals-Engage with families of students for at-home support of education-Develop transparent leadership… Show more First and foremost, my role as the Principal of FACE is to be the leader of the school, carrying out the mission and vision of the FACE program to the benefit of the students, staff, families, and school community. My job roles and responsibilities include:-Recruit, hire, and train staff -Select school-wide curriculum to achieve school and individual educational goals-Engage with families of students for at-home support of education-Develop transparent leadership, collaborative culture, and an organization devoted to excellence-Deliver results that serve the school’s mission through establishing efficient teams-Drive long-term student success for academic, behavioral, and post-school outcomes-Operating as the “face” of FACE in public through business with the Hillsborough County School District and other school stakeholders-Advocating for the rights and needs of our students, staff, families, and school community Show less

Tampa, Florida, United States

Assistant Principal from June 2022-November 2022Acting Principal from December 2022-May 2023

Tampa, Florida, United States

• Curriculum Specialist, researched most appropriate curricula for FACE students, trained teaching staff to use curricula (both physically and virtually) with fidelity and creativity• Instructional Coach, conducted observations and conferences to coach, collaborate, and facilitate teaching staff to use better instructional strategies and differentiate instruction considering the needs of individual students• Classroom Staff Supervisor, hired new staff, supervised staff according to… Show more • Curriculum Specialist, researched most appropriate curricula for FACE students, trained teaching staff to use curricula (both physically and virtually) with fidelity and creativity• Instructional Coach, conducted observations and conferences to coach, collaborate, and facilitate teaching staff to use better instructional strategies and differentiate instruction considering the needs of individual students• Classroom Staff Supervisor, hired new staff, supervised staff according to instructional and professional expectations, supported IEP development for curriculum and learning goals, supervised uncertified staff during IEP development and meetings, presented departmental concerns to FACE Board of Directors, and more• School Assessment Coordinator, scheduled courses and assessments to rectify previous errors and allow students to complete missing graduation and promotion requirements, trained teachers on test administration • Library Specialist, updated school library as a student space with technology, furniture, and rotating activities, organized book drive to improve accessibility of reading material in library, celebrated literacy with events for student and family engagement • Title 1 Coordinator, increased parent and family engagement through newsletters, events, and parent education workshops• And more! Show less

Tampa, Florida, United States

FACE exclusively serves students with Autism Spectrum Disorder from ages 3-22 years old. FACE develops individual education plans for each student to teach the academic, social, language, behavioral, vocational and life skills they need to become more independent later in life. FACE uses the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) – an effective, research-based strategy that has been proven to be effective for educating students with autism.Lead Teacher, January 2019 –… Show more FACE exclusively serves students with Autism Spectrum Disorder from ages 3-22 years old. FACE develops individual education plans for each student to teach the academic, social, language, behavioral, vocational and life skills they need to become more independent later in life. FACE uses the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) – an effective, research-based strategy that has been proven to be effective for educating students with autism.Lead Teacher, January 2019 – Present-Provides leadership, mentorship, and guidance for other teachers of Transition classrooms at FACE Teacher, July 2017– Present-Educates students with autism by delivering differentiated instruction aligned with state standards and best evidence-based practices -Manages behavior by implementing positive behavior support strategies and intervention plans according to the principles of ABA-Communicate and collaborate with families and multi-disciplinary teams to develop and achieve Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) Show less

Tampa, Fl

-Guide academic curriculum and programs by assisting with preparation and completion of lessons-Develop and implement behavioral support or intervention plans by using behavioral strategies to meet student goals and objectives, then monitor and document student behavior responses and patterns-Stimulate student interest and cooperation in various individual and group assignments and activities inside and outside the classroom-Substituting in classrooms when teachers or teacher… Show more -Guide academic curriculum and programs by assisting with preparation and completion of lessons-Develop and implement behavioral support or intervention plans by using behavioral strategies to meet student goals and objectives, then monitor and document student behavior responses and patterns-Stimulate student interest and cooperation in various individual and group assignments and activities inside and outside the classroom-Substituting in classrooms when teachers or teacher assistants are absent, and covering for classrooms that require additional behavioral assistance or support to de-escalate aggressive or disruptive behaviors Show less

Savannah, Georgia Area

-Assist in the administration of classroom instruction for High School students (14-18 years old) in ADVANCE Academy-Provides instructional and behavioral support -Implements curriculum in individual and small group settings-Assist teacher in curriculum preparation, testing and updating and evaluating

Sterling, Virginia

-Provide data-based assessments and corresponding intervention programs designed by supervising BCBA in a 1:1 setting to increase, maintain, or generalize positive behaviors while reducing interfering behaviors and restricting conditions that lead to negative behaviors-Produce controlled and systematic environment for Verbal Behavior Therapy and Discreet Trial Training-Design creative materials and foster natural situations (Natural Environment Teaching) for Theory of Mind Intervention… Show more -Provide data-based assessments and corresponding intervention programs designed by supervising BCBA in a 1:1 setting to increase, maintain, or generalize positive behaviors while reducing interfering behaviors and restricting conditions that lead to negative behaviors-Produce controlled and systematic environment for Verbal Behavior Therapy and Discreet Trial Training-Design creative materials and foster natural situations (Natural Environment Teaching) for Theory of Mind Intervention and Social Thinking® programs-Administer Daily Life Skills Group, organized to prepare students for a more independent home life (cooking, cleaning, chores), and other socialization Groups-Offer parents and families with support, guidance, and regular correspondence about the progress of their child Show less

Distinguished Major Program Student, May 2014-Present-Accepted into competitive Psychology DMP program based on high academic merit and lab experience-Integrated past literature and prior research experience to design original and significant research project on Social and Moral Development-Working independently to design, run, analyze, and complete project, advised by Vikram Jaswal, Ph. D.Research Assistant, January 2013-May 2014-Recruited and ran child participants… Show more Distinguished Major Program Student, May 2014-Present-Accepted into competitive Psychology DMP program based on high academic merit and lab experience-Integrated past literature and prior research experience to design original and significant research project on Social and Moral Development-Working independently to design, run, analyze, and complete project, advised by Vikram Jaswal, Ph. D.Research Assistant, January 2013-May 2014-Recruited and ran child participants (aged 4-7) in various child development studies-Drafted experimental materials, coded and analyzed data into meaningful charts and statistics using programs SPSS and R-Presented results of research studies to peer researchers in the lab on regular basisoutreaching to participants for participant -Engaged potential participants to register for the lab database and newsletter at Regional and Community Outreach events Show less

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

Paid Summer Intern and Tour Guide, May 2013-August 2013-Led prospective students and their families on daily admissions tours of the University grounds-Executed an Academics initiative to survey and profile a current student in each Major and field of study at the University for prospective students to reference and match to personal academic interests-Managed the social media presence, coordinating and editing bloggers on the student-run UVA blog: HooStories

-Ensured safety, well-being, and general entertainment of nearly 100 campers (aged 11-14), directly responsible for nearly ten or more at any moment, for three full sessions -Created and taught an educational and interactive course on the History of Secret Societies at the University of Virginia and the importance of philanthropic giving

Master’S Degree, Autism Spectrum Disorder And Severe Intellectual Disabilities

The M.A. in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Severe Intellectual Disabilities is designed to ensure that all graduates are prepared to be.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology, Distinguished Major

Activities and Societies: Pi Beta Phi, University Guide Service, Honor, Virginia Ambassadors, College Council, First Year Players