Jachai McNeal
Minneapolis
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educational professional with extensive experience at Sojourner Truth, specializing in special education and classroom support. Proven ability to implement IEPs and foster emotional growth through effective relationship building. Skilled in data collection and classroom management, enhancing student outcomes through personalized learning strategies and collaborative teaching efforts.
Skilled educator with proven experience in special education. Strong team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Expertise in individualized instruction, behavior management, and communication. Reliable, empathetic, and resourceful in providing support to students and colleagues.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Sojourner Truth
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through one-on-one counseling sessions and group activities.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Head Track Coach
Sojourner Truth
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Fostered a positive team culture by promoting camaraderie and good sportsmanship among athletes.
- Adapted training regimens based on seasonal weather conditions to optimize preparation efforts and minimize injury risk.
- Ensured compliance with governing body regulations regarding eligibility requirements and reporting procedures.
- Enhanced athlete skills through targeted coaching and regular feedback sessions.
- Implemented community outreach initiatives to promote the track program and foster connections with local businesses, organizations, and alumni.
- Improved team performance by developing customized training programs for individual athletes.
- Monitored athlete academic progress, providing support to ensure student-athlete success in both athletics and academics.
- Developed strong relationships with college recruiters, assisting athletes in securing athletic scholarships for higher education pursuits.
- Organized successful fundraising events to support the track program''s financial needs.
- Mentored athletes, fostering personal growth and strong work ethic both on and off the track.
Soccer Coach
Sojourner Truth
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Fostered a safe, positive environment for players to grow both athletically and personally through mentoring efforts.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
- Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
- Engaged parents, players and staff to maintain open, constructive communications.
- Increased player skills development by focusing on individual strengths and weaknesses through targeted drills.
- Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
- Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices and continuously improve overall program effectiveness.
- Established individual goals and monitored player performance to support achievement.
Paraprofessional
Prodeo Academy - Minneapolis
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Paraprofessional
Kipp Academy
04.2018 - 06.2022
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Educational Assistant
Champlin Park High School
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Child Care Assistant
YMCA
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.
- Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
Cashier
Target
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Cashier Team Lead
Dairy Queen
06.2012 - 10.2012
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Maintained a clean and inviting checkout area, contributing to an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, maintaining a positive brand image and fostering customer retention.
Education
High School Diploma -
Robbinsdale Cooper High School
Robbinsdale, MN06-2016
Skills
- Classroom support
- Emotional support
- Data collection
- Motor skills development
- Social skills development
- Mathematics support
- Learning strategies
- Special education
- IEP implementation
- Collaboration
- Teacher assistance
- Teaching and instruction
- Classroom organization
- Life skills development
- Behavioral plan management
- Verbal and written communication
- Parental interaction
- Classroom management strategies
- Relationship building skills
- Risk-taker
- Positive attitude
- Energetic
Certification
- Paraprofessional certification
- Groves certified
- CPR/CPI certified
parapro certificate
Took and passed the parapro test
Timeline
Head Track Coach
Sojourner Truth
04.2025 - 05.2025
Paraeducator, Special Education
Sojourner Truth
08.2024 - Current
Soccer Coach
Sojourner Truth
08.2024 - 09.2024
Paraprofessional
Prodeo Academy - Minneapolis
08.2022 - 04.2024
Educational Assistant
Champlin Park High School
03.2020 - 06.2020
Paraprofessional
Kipp Academy
04.2018 - 06.2022
Child Care Assistant
YMCA
06.2016 - 08.2019
Cashier
Target
09.2015 - 01.2016
Cashier Team Lead
Dairy Queen
06.2012 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
Robbinsdale Cooper High School
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