Yakima Jackson

Background

About Yakima Jackson

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS• Acting High School Principal, March 2021-June 2021 • Summer School Principal 2019 -2021, Newark NJ serving over 800 high school students for credit recovery• 2014-current, implemented data driven instruction as supervisor of Social Studies, World Language, Special Education, and ELA Department through research based techniques, data analysis, and professional development. 2014, Implemented D.E.A.R. literacy program school wide- 100% students and staff participation 2015, 65% students of 9th grade world history demonstrated proficiency in citing evidence 2016, 75 of 100 sophomores demonstrated proficiency in citing evidence to support written responses 2020, Implemented writing across the curriculum in the ELA department along with the other departments (PE/Health, Science, Social Studies, and Math)• 2017-present, closed the gap on out of compliance IEPs from 75% to 99%• Coached 3 teachers from partially effective to effective and 2 teachers from effective to highly effective• Developed 3 classroom teachers, one a lead teacher and the other into a vice-principal, one a department chair• Founded the Girlz Group, established 2014, servicing over 100 girls through mentoring, college applications, jobs, and goal setting. • Partnered with Walker’s Legacy Foundation, Spring 2021, serving 15 girls in a 4 week bootcamp Wrote and awarded grants through Victoria’s Foundation,$9,500 and Newark 350,$500, Newark Trust Author, Who Am I?Experienced Vice Principal with a demonstrated history of working in the primary/secondary education industry. Skilled in Elementary Education, Special Education, Literacy, Smartboard, and Educational Leadership. Strong education professional with a Master’s Degree focused in Educational Leadership and Administration, General from University of Phoenix.