Emily Jackson

Experience

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  Iceoplex

  May 2007 - May 2008

  Receptionist/ Birthday Party Hostess

  -Responsible for taking phone calls, messages, and assisting customers and members at the front desk. -Operated POS system-Signed up 60+ new skaters to participate in "skating school" during my time with the company.-Organized and hosted eight ice skating birthday parties per weekend for groups of 10-20 children/adults. This included handling payment, processing and picking up cake orders, decorating party rooms with balloons and streamers, serving food and drinks, and ensuring a positive experience for all attendees. Show less

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  Family Services

  Jun 2008 - May 2009

  Tutor

  Trained by a family and two therapists at CARD to implement over 25 individualized programs to reach specific goals, manage behaviors and teach community living skills to a teenager with autism.

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  Respite Care

  Aug 2009 - Jul 2011

  Tutor/Handicapped Care Giver

  -Responsible for caring for a 10 year old child with Cerebral Palsy, -Provided care in the morning before school. -Assisted with grooming, feeding, and transporting from wheelchair to school bus.

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  FitKids

  Aug 2009 - May 2010

  Cheerleading Coach

  Coached hour-long cheerleading classes of 5-20 students at three different elementary schools weekly. I managed to run classes effectively by choreographing and teaching over 20 dances and cheers to students with a range of abilities and ages.

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  Teri. Inc

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Volunteer Assistant

  -Provided assistance setting up and putting together CAPA tests for students enrolled in the Learning Academy -Sorted and filed paperwork for the 36 students enrolled in the Learning Academy.-Organized three office areas and four classrooms for easier access for disabled students -Assisted volunteer manager in preparation for Annual Golf Fundraiser.

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  Special Olympics Southern California

  Aug 2011 - Nov 2011

  Development Intern

  -Part of the first event in SOSC history to raise over $1,000,000.-Worked closely with the managers of Special Events to organize guest lists, sponsor packages, coordinate event supplies, manage over 25 restaurant vendors, and complete post event acknowledgements. -Responsible creating and implementing a contest for attendees at the first annual ‘Over the Edge’ rappelling event at the Hyatt Regency in Long Beach, CA. This successful event raised over $150,000 for SO athletes.

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  FirstSteps for Kids, Inc.

  Aug 2012 - Oct 2012

  Instructor

  -Provided one-to-one behavior intervention services to six children in the home, school, and community settings. -Managed children’s treatment program on a case by case basis. Collaborated with a team of Lead Instructors, Program Directors, and Program Managers on a bi-weekly basis, including: -Created 20+ programs on average that were designed to be the most meaningful to the individual client by matching areas of deficits and using those programs to increase skills.

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  ACES (Comprehensive Educational Services)

  Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

  Behavior Interventionist

  -Provide 1:1 behavior intervention services to children the the school, home, and on-site company office settings. -Collaborate with a team of professionals in order to provide the best quality service available for individuals affected with Autism and other special needs-Follow programs set up by ACES Supervisor. Collect clear, accurate, and sufficient scientific data during sessions with clients

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  Escondido Unified High School District

  Dec 2014 - Aug 2016

  Special Education Teacher
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  Xcite Steps Adults

  Aug 2016 - Sept 2017

  Social Club Coordinator

  Xcite Steps Adults is an innovative company serving adults with disabilities throughout the San Diego Area. We take a natural approach to programming by providing three main pillars to improve the lives of adults with disabilities. These programs include 1:1 Coaching, Independent Living Services, and the Social Club. I manage the third pillar, which I believe to be one of the most important pieces of a meaningful Adult Program. The Social Club offers weekly events for our clients to meet up with others in a natural social setting. Numbers attending clubs range from small to large groups (5-20 individuals). I design the clubs to help our clients improve social skills, executive functioning skills, and create a space for them to relax and have fun together. Some clubs that I have implemented include; Beach Bonfires, Talent Shows, Tye Dye Workshops, Paint Nights, Yoga, Murder Mystery Parties, Hiking, Dance Parties, and much more. Show less

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  Vista Unified School District

  Feb 2017 - Jan 2018

  Yoga Instructor

  I design Community Classes at the Vista Adult School for all levels to benefit and participate. Instruction is based on my training, yogic principles, and a dedicated personal practice in meditation, vinyasa, yin, pranayama, and yoga nidra principles.

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  San Marcos Unified School District

  Aug 2017 - now

  Special Education Teacher

  Education Specialist in the Adult Transition Program.

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  Next Level Micro Market

  Jan 2022 - now

  Small Business Owner

  Next Level was created to to provide paying jobs to people with disabilities. As a special educator turned mom and entrepreneur, Emily sought to utilize her skills, eye for detail, and heart for serving others in new and creative ways. That is how Next Level Micro Market was born. Emily personally manages and services your micro market with her team of Disabled adults who are motivated and excited to work to take employee break rooms to the "next level"!