Jade M Jackson Resume Updated
Jade M Jackson Resume Updated
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EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Projected Graduation: Spring 2015 Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Science concentration GPA: 3.0
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Science Educator February 2006- November 2010 January 2011 - Current Discovery Place, Inc., Charlotte NC Developed and presented educational material with an innovative, hands-on approach for Museum visitors of all ages Trained incoming youth and adult volunteers on current programs and procedures Researched, created, prototyped and enacted new programming including the Whats Glowing On and Fired Up shows Taught science programs in several different schools within Charlotte Mecklenburg County and surrounding areas Seasonal Environmental Educator June 2012 January 2013 Latta Plantation Nature Center Advised and led hikes through Latta Plantation Nature Preserve for students and families Facilitated several summer camp activities including: geocaching, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, outdoor survival and offsite programs Interacted with guests and delivered programs to public concerning native versus invasive species, importance of controlled burns within the park and provided history of Latta Plantation Nature Preserve Performed canoe rental attendant duties such as: opening and closing facility, retrieving and organizing all canoes for the day, registration for clients and safety procedures for all visitors Tended to all live care within the Nature Center, administering food and monitoring health for reptiles, amphibians and fish Corps Member/Corps Ambassador Program Representative February 2010 November 2010 AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps, Perrypoint, Maryland
Participated on professional volunteer team that traveled across the United States providing community service to places in need in order to revitalize and improve communities across the U.S Served as a Project Manager at Camp Hope, New Orleans, coordinating and scheduling over 500 student volunteers Tutored at-risk youth in after school programs through Learning Works Promoted AmeriCorps mission by leading assemblies, programs and networking within communities Collaborated with various organizations such as Rebuilding Together, City Neighbors Charter, Green Project of New Orleans and Rutgers University to improve local communities