Andria Jones
Montgomery,Texas
Summary
Special Education Support Specialist with strong background in fostering inclusive learning environments. Skilled in behavior management, individualized instruction, and supporting diverse needs. Known for effective collaboration with educators and flexibility in dynamic situations. Highly reliable with focus on achieving positive outcomes for students.
Open to opportunities that may require relocation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional Bus Driver Am/Pm
North Belton Middle School
09.2020 - 02.2023
- TEA Certified - Special needs paraprofessional in FA/Life Skills.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Lesson plans, classroom instruction following the district's set assignment goals.
- Met with administrators and parents to discuss and assess their concerns and recommendations.
- Scheduled and trained new Paraprofessionals.
- Recognized performance by peers, administrators, and advisors as an essential team member with great leadership, effective teaching, and appropriate skills taught to each student.
- Bus driver, AM/PM.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and district's applicable laws governing transportation of students.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding pick-up and drop-off status of student.
- Exceptional management of up to 72 bus riders per route.
Bus Driver/Substitute Teacher
Holliday ISD
08.2018 - 09.2020
- AM/PM school bus driver
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Special Needs and K-12 substitute teacher
- Requested repeatedly by middle and high school special education director for inclusion and 504 assistance
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Managed the stadiums for the district.
- Training, Security and Human Resource training for the district.
- Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning
- Modified homework assignments based on daily progress and regional curriculum regulations
- Contributed to efficient communication between school officials by reporting any significant issues or concerns in a timely manner
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies among students when necessary, fostering a peaceful travel experience for all passengers
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry best practices and regulations related to pupil transportation services
Bus Driver/Substitute Teacher
Montgomery ISD
10.2013 - 05.2018
- Recruited by special needs director to be the paraprofessional/substitute teacher for work base high school program
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers
- Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response
- Promoted positive rider experience by providing courteous, attentive service and addressing customer concerns promptly
- Operated large vehicles in difficult urban and rural conditions
- Effectively managed up to 72 bus riders per route
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
Medical Office Administrative Assistant
Kelly Wimberly, MD Family Practice
09.2009 - 10.2013
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships
- Managed approximately 200 phone calls and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes
- Interacted with patients, pharmaceutical representatives and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting patients
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital office information.
- Scheduled 3 physicians travel, meetings and personal calendar
- Superior multitasking capability, coding, billing
- Assisted in training new staff members on office procedures, ensuring consistent quality of services provided.
Education
Texas State LVN Vocational Certification - LVN
Vernon College
Vernon, TX05.2009
Skills
- Manager of physicians calendar
- Clinical documentation
- Direct patient care
- EMR / EHR
- Learning management systems
- Training program development
- Cross-cultural training
- Project implementation
- Employee development
Certification
- BLS Certification, American Heart Association, 09/01/23
- CPI
- CDL BP + Air Brake
- Texas Education Certificate - Educational Aide III
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional Bus Driver Am/Pm
North Belton Middle School
09.2020 - 02.2023
Bus Driver/Substitute Teacher
Holliday ISD
08.2018 - 09.2020
Bus Driver/Substitute Teacher
Montgomery ISD
10.2013 - 05.2018
Medical Office Administrative Assistant
Kelly Wimberly, MD Family Practice
09.2009 - 10.2013
- BLS Certification, American Heart Association, 09/01/23
- CPI
- CDL BP + Air Brake
- Texas Education Certificate - Educational Aide III
Texas State LVN Vocational Certification - LVN
Vernon College
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