Alfreda Jones
1221 Regal Drive, Garland,TX
Summary
Experienced educator specializing in individualized education plans and inclusive classroom environments. Expertise in student assessment and crisis intervention, providing academic and emotional support for diverse learners. Strong communication skills and advocacy for student empowerment, fostering collaboration with parents and educators. Proven track record in creating supportive educational atmospheres that enhance learning outcomes and align with school goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Mild/Moderate Education Specialist
Aya Healthcare
Daly City, California
08.2024 - Current
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Middle/High School Counselor
A+ Academy Secondary
Dallas, TX
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Delivered comprehensive academic and emotional support services to enhance student success.
- Coordinated external service referrals for students experiencing crises.
- Guided students through admissions applications and scholarship opportunities for vocational and private institutions.
- Customized educational pathways by developing schedules aligned with student strengths.
- Educated individuals on grants and scholarships tailored to unique interests.
- Provided essential resources, including interview attire and basic necessities, to underprivileged students.
- Maintained effective communication with parents regarding application processes and testing requirements.
Health Sciences Instructor
North Forney High School
Forney, TX
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Provided technical assistance to healthcare providers and organizations to improve health education services.
- Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to promote health education programs.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to design and deliver health education services to clients.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Created pamphlets, videos and other health education materials to promote health awareness and preventive health practices.
- Implemented health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health-related issues.
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
Science Instructor
Duncanville High School
Duncanville, TX
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
Special Education Specialist
Garland ISD
Garland, TX
08.2005 - 05.2019
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Amberton University
Garland, TX02.2015
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Collin County Community College
Plano, TX05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - English Education Secondary
Philander Smith University
Little Rock, AR03.1986
Skills
Student assessment and evaluation
- Behavior management strategies
- Individualized education plans (IEPs)
- Special education advocacy
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Collaboration with educators
- Parent communication and engagement
- Career fair organization
Conflict resolution skills
- Professional development initiatives
- Classroom management excellence
Timeline
Mild/Moderate Education Specialist
Aya Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
Middle/High School Counselor
A+ Academy Secondary
08.2022 - 05.2024
Health Sciences Instructor
North Forney High School
08.2020 - 06.2022
Science Instructor
Duncanville High School
01.2020 - 05.2020
Special Education Specialist
Garland ISD
08.2005 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Counseling
Amberton University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Collin County Community College
Bachelor of Arts - English Education Secondary
Philander Smith University
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