1. Jennifer M. Jackson
jjackson7163@eagle.fgcu.edu • (941)448-5031
1000 FGCU Campus Housing Fort Myers FL, 33965
EDUCATION
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL Expected May 2016
Pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Social Work in- Major GPA: 3.88
State College of Florida, Bradenton, FL
Completed 68 hours of general education coursework
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
The Shelter for Abused Women and Children, Naples, FL September 2015- present
Intern
Assist with client intake and crisis hotline calls
Provide resources to residents
Facilitate weekly English Women’s Group
Supervise children from 1-2 years of age
Advocate for clients in shelter
Gene Witt Elementary School, Bradenton, FL September 2011- Present
Manatee County School Board Site Supervisor
Supervised and insured the safety and well-being of the children enrolled in the extended day program
Implemented the Manatee County School Board Extended Day Program Rules
Interacted with children at all times while providing a fun and nurturing environment
Tutored children in grades 1st through 5th
Assisted in planning, setting-up, and running day camps throughout the Summer
Developed basic lesson plans and activities that followed Manatee County School Board guidelines to meet the
academic and social needs of the students
Foundations Developmental Learning Academy, Sarasota, FL June 2011-August 2011
Infant through Pre-K Teacher’s Aid
Supervised children from birth to 4 years of age
Set up activities and materials before each day’s program and cleaned up before leaving each day
Provided a safe and loving environment for children enrolled
Mentoring for Educational Success Program, Florida Gulf Coast University September 2014-November 2014
Student Mentor
Mentored a 16 year old foster care girl over the course of nine weeks
Participated in team building events and other activities to create a safe and encouraging environment for all of
the foster youth involved
Bachelor of Social Work Student Association, Florida Gulf Coast University September 2014- Present
Treasurer
Communicate important information between the administration and the BSW senior class
Assist in the coordination of events and the allocation of funds
Special Needs Prom, Bradenton, FL April 2011-Present
Assistant Event Planner and Committee Member
Assist with check-in on prom night, as well as greet the guests
Interact with guests throughout the night while making guests feel special
Supervise the construction, assembly, and tear down of all decorations
ADDITIONAL WORK
2. Chick-fil-A, Bradenton, FL September 2013-Present
Team Leader
Manage up to 10 employees during closing shifts
In depth knowledge of maintaining a relationship between establishment and customer
Skilled in resolving customer complaints and addressing questions
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITYINVOLVMENT
Resident Housing Association Glades Area Council – President September 2015-present
Catholic Charities- Volunteer March 2014-April 2014
Habitat for Humanity – Volunteer January 2015-present
FGCU Programming Board – Late Night Committee Member August 2014-May 2015
PETCO and Gulf Shore Animal League – Volunteer June 2003-Present