Amy Jonas
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Accomplished educator successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Rio Rancho Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
Classroom Master Teacher
River Springs Charter School
08.2015 - 05.2023
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
Cashier
The Walt Disney Company
02.2011 - 08.2015
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Education
Master of Arts - Education: Learning And Technology
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2022
No Degree - Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2013
Skills
- Multimedia Instruction
- Google Slides
- Active Participation
- Group Sessions
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Teacher Training
- Special Needs Education
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Progress Reporting
- Organizational Skills
- Google Applications
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Rio Rancho Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
Classroom Master Teacher
River Springs Charter School
08.2015 - 05.2023
Cashier
The Walt Disney Company
02.2011 - 08.2015
Master of Arts - Education: Learning And Technology
Western Governors University
No Degree - Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of California, Riverside