Maendeleo DaDisi Jacobs

8344 Clearwater Court, Spring Valley, CA 91977

(619)867-1675
maendeleo.jacobs@gmail.com
https://jacobsedleadership.weebly.com/ 

 
Professional Profile 
 
Seeking a position in a professional educational environment that encourages reflective practices, facilitates 
professional growth and development, and believes in the potential and contributions of every stakeholder to 
enrich the educational experiences of all learners regardless of their learning challenges. 
Hold Masters Degree in Education Emphasis in Mild to Moderate Disabilities and Bachelor’s Degree in 
Liberal Studies and Minor in Africana Studies. 
Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of 
learning. 
 
 

Education, Honors, and Certifications 

 
Master of Arts, Educational Leadership,  
California State University, San Marcos, CA.(in progress) 
Master of Arts, Education 
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA. 2006 
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies 
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA. 1999 
Credentials and Certifications 
Professional Clear Level II Education Specialist Instruction Credential. 2005 
Clear Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate. 2005 
HOUSSE Multiple-Subject 
Certified Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) Support Provider (2006) 
Induction Support Provider (2005-2015) 
Leading Edge Certification in Online and Blended Teacher (2012) 
Juvenile Court and Community School ​Teacher of the Year (​2012-2013)  
 
 

Key Qualifications 
 
Plan and implement each core subject area using a wide variety of teaching aids, learning modalities, and 
culturally relevant pedagogy to engage students in active learning; Implement range of technological 
approaches to subject material and case management; ongoing research of educational resources 
 

 
  
Computer Skills 
 
Software (PC and MAC environments):​ Microsoft Windows®, WordPerfect, DragonNaturally 
Speaking, Microsoft Office Suite, Mozilla, FileMaker Pro, and WYNN, Wiki’s, Wetpaint and other 
emergent technology and 2.0 webtools, Edmodo, various learning management systems and student 
management systems, Blackboard, Google Classroom, Google Sites, Schoology, and Haiku

Employment  
 

P​rofessional Special Education Experience 

Core Adjunct Professor (Online)​, National University (NU), ​November 2008 to present
University Support Provider, NU, November 2008 to present
Special Day Class Teacher, November 2006 to present 
Resource Specialist,​ ​March 2000 to November 2006
San Diego City Schools-Morse High School, San Diego, CA 
Long-Term Cluster Substitute, August 1994 to August 1996
San Diego City Schools-O’Farrell Community School, San Diego, CA 

Alternative Education Experience

Adult Education Coordinator/Teacher​,​ September 2001-February 2004
San Diego City Schools-Morse High School, San Diego, CA 
Alternative to Suspension Director, Student Teacher Empowerment Program, August 1996 to June 1998 
San Diego City Schools-O’Farrell Community School, San Diego, CA, 

Paraprofessional Experience
Title I Teacher Assistant,​ ​August 1990 to August 1992​, San Diego City Schools-Lewis Junior High School, 
San Diego, CA
Title I Teacher Assistant, August 1992 to August 1994
San Diego City Schools-O’Farrell Community School, San Diego, CA 
 

Professional Affiliations  
 
California Association Resource Specialist Plus (Region 6 Director) 
Council for Exceptional Children 
Community Advisory Board San Diego State University 
Regional Equity Leadership Team Member (JCCS) 
WASC Implementation Team Member (JCCS) 
Teacher PROMIS Implementation Team Member (JCCS) 
 

References  
 
Leilah Kirkendoll, Principal, San Diego County Office of Education, 619-571-8119 
Eduardo Jimenez, Teacher, San Diego County Office of Education, 760-510-3066  
Ildeberto Ojeda, Paraprofessional, San Diego County Office of Education, 760-782-7540