Greg Jones
Spring,TX
Summary
Innovative thinker who seeks to be on the leading edge of an educational evolution that will transform our profession to meet the needs of today’s students. Hired, trained, and led a staff of 65+ teachers and 20+ support and clerical staff. Nurtured the leadership skills of two assistant principals who went on to become principals in Klein ISD. Passionate educator possessing superior project management and communication skills. Dedicated to fostering student commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course material to broader situations and current events.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Lone Star College, Conroe Center
Conroe, TX
08.2021 - Current
- EDUC 1300 First Year Experience professor
- Built relationships with first-year college students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
5th grade Teacher
Frank Elementary School, Klein
Klein, TX
01.2017 - 06.2020
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Principal
Eiland Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Principal of a K-5 elementary school, educating 600-700 students each year in a diverse, suburban setting with over 90% of students receiving free/reduced lunch.
- Hired and trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
Assistant/Associate Principal
Eiland Elementary School
Houston, TX
08.2006 - 12.2009
- Cultivated positive relationships between families, students and teachers.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher
Klein ISD-Epps Island & Hassler Elementary
Klein, TX
08.1996 - 08.2006
Education
Master of Science - Administration
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX05.2004
BS - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston
Houston, Tx05.1996
Skills
- Individualized support
- Online teaching
- Curriculum planning
- Goal Setting
- Critical Thinking
- School Improvement Planning
- Staff Training
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Collaboration
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Lone Star College, Conroe Center
08.2021 - Current
5th grade Teacher
Frank Elementary School, Klein
01.2017 - 06.2020
Principal
Eiland Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2017
Assistant/Associate Principal
Eiland Elementary School
08.2006 - 12.2009
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher
Klein ISD-Epps Island & Hassler Elementary
08.1996 - 08.2006
Master of Science - Administration
Prairie View A&M University
BS - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston