1. Sheldon Kyle Jackson
1720 Memorial Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
Email: shellkjack@gmail.com
Phone: 610-592-8022
Professional Profile
As a seasoned professional educator, I have a proven record of accomplishments
in the classroom as well as on the athletic field as a coach and former lettered
athlete. I currently seek to join an organization that would benefit from my years
of work experience, educational training, and overall abilities in teaching,
mentoring, or coaching. My career goals include mentoring, education, and public
services that help to improve individual lives and communities.
Professional Experience
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Motivation Senior High School
59th
and Baltimore Ave Philadelphia PA
High School English/Journalism Teacher
September 2014- Current Position
• Analyzed the data from daily assessments for the purpose of providing detailed feedback
concerning areas of strengths and weaknesses.
• Mentored teams of upper-classmen with the intent to pass their state required senior projects.
• Counseled students regarding their academic needs and future career goals by providing
resources and hands on experiences.
• Provided lessons on the fundamentals of journalism, creative writing, and research reports for
creating a televised news program.
• Provided direction for all of the learning objectives required by the state curriculum for high
school English through daily lecture and demonstration.
• Provided individualized instruction to multiple IEP students’ concerning the completion of
mandated state writing assignments utilizing the MLA, ALA, and Chicago formatting styles.
• Designed an after-school curriculum for students with academic challenges that addressed
each student’s area of weakness.
• Assessed and recorded student progress on an ongoing basis as a way of designing and
implementing my daily lesson and future lessons.
• Collaborated with the School Climate and Leadership Committee on yearly projects dealing
with students’ achievements, activities, and school promotions.
• I have achieved an overall proficient rating for instruction, planning, and classroom
management from the School District of Philadelphia since 2009.
• Sponsored various sports and enrichment classes throughout the school year.

2. SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA,
William C. Bryant Elementary School
60th
and Cedar Ave. Philadelphia Pa
Teacher English Language Arts
September 2013-June 2014
• Analyzed the data from past and present student academic benchmarks in order to provide
individualized learning plans.
• Ensured that special education students’ Individualized Education Plans are appropriately
implemented by incorporating a least restrictive environment and differentiation of instruction.
• Provided enrichment activities to the struggling students, using a teacher-designed curriculum.
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA,
Olney Senior High School
440 North Broad Street Philadelphia Pa
High School English/Journalism Teacher
September 2010- June 2013
• Provided daily lectures according to teacher created lesson plans designed for each class.
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• Administered periodic performance evaluation tests and provided detailed feedback about
areas of improvement.
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• Guided students through the process of completing district required senior projects.
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• Counseled students regarding their academic needs.
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• Provided lessons on the fundamentals of journalism, creative writing, and research reports.
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• Provided direction for all learning objectives according to the curriculum for high school
English.
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• Provided individualized instruction to students regarding the completion of state and school
mandated writing assignments.
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• Taught an after-school curriculum for students with academic challenges.
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• Assessed and recorded student progress on an ongoing basis.
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• Provided instruction to adult learners completing their GED.
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• Senior project coordinator.
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA,

3. Southwark Elementary School
440 North Broad Street Philadelphia PA
Middle School English Teacher
September 2009-2010
• Collected and analyzed data to improve student progress through individualized learning
plans.
• Provided daily ongoing academic feedback based on mandated state assessments and daily
assignments.
• Ensured that all of identified special education students’ Individualized Education Plans are
appropriately implemented by differentiating instruction.
• Demonstrated and guided effective reading and writing strategies based on district guidelines.
Education
Masters of Education (M.Ed)
Cabrini College, Radnor, PA
Major: Secondary Education English 7-12
December 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Major: Elementary Education
May 2006
Associates Degree (A.A.)
Delaware County Community College Media, PA
Major: General Studies
May 2001
Municipal Police Training (ACT 120)
Delaware County Community College Media, PA
ACT 234 and ACT 120
January 1997
College Preparatory
Lower Merion Senior High School
June 1993
Certifications
7-12 Certification Education-Language Arts
Cabrini College, Radnor, PA
December 2013