Anna Jones
Great Bend,KS
Summary
Experienced special and general education teacher and an athletic director committed to meeting students' academic, emotional, and physical development needs. Recognized for compassion and a nurturing teaching style, proficient in providing personalized, interactive support and customized lessons to meet individual learning needs and strengths. Skilled in developing and implementing writing curricula for grades 4-7, fostering strong literacy skills through engaging and structured instruction. Demonstrates excellent communication and patience, creating a positive, collaborative, and well-organized learning environment. Effectively coordinates and oversees athletic events at home and away, promoting teamwork, discipline, and school spirit. A dedicated team player who strives to deepen connections with students and families in a leadership role.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
4-7 Reading/English Language Arts Teacher
Chase-Raymond USD 401
08.2024 - Current
- Develop students' comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and analytical reading skills
- Instruct students on proper grammar, sentence structure, and conventions of the English language
- Guide students in analyzing various literary genres, themes, and author's purpose
- Encourage participation in discussions, presentations, and debates to develop communication skills
- Adapt lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners, including ELLs and students with special needs
- Administer and grade assignments, quizzes, and standardized assessments to track student progress
- Foster a respectful, inclusive, and engaging classroom culture
- Integrate digital tools and platforms for reading comprehension, writing, and collaboration
- Identify struggling students and implement intervention strategies
- Develop higher-order thinking skills through discussions, inquiry-based learning, and text analysis
- Align lessons with state and district standards while incorporating creative teaching strategies
- Work with other teachers to align curriculum and share best practices
- Provide updates on student progress through conferences, emails, and newsletters
- Participate in workshops, training, and continuing education to improve teaching practices
- Keep accurate student records, including grades, attendance, and performance data
- Adhere to district and school regulations regarding student behavior, grading, and curriculum implementation
Athletic Director
Chase-Raymond USD 401
08.2024 - Current
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of athlete eligibility requirements, ensuring compliance with state regulations at all times.
- Mentored coaches on best practices in leadership, communication, and sportsmanship to enhance their skills and impact on athletes.
- Organized successful sporting events such as tournaments, meets, and league games.
- Established culture of excellence and integrity among athletes and coaches, aligning with institution's values.
Secondary Special Education Teacher
Rice County Special Services - Chase-Raymond USD 401
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements surrounding IEP development and implementation
- Guided or redirected negative behaviors in positive and productive ways
- Completed all IEP supporting documentation and submitted within the required deadlines
- Supervised and mentored teaching assistants working with students with disabilities
- Delivered instruction in one-on-one, small group, and full class contexts to increase opportunities for student engagement
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student success, concerns, and challenges
- Collaborated closely with parents and guardians, teachers, and administrators to give students strong support networks and directly address academic concerns
- Handled students' personal needs with care to provide each with dignity and support
TLC Special Education Teacher
Barton County Special Services - USD 420
01.2016 - 05.2022
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction Special education
- Specialized in working with those who have suffered trauma and have more severe emotional needs that impact their ability to be successful in the general education setting
- Teaching and supporting students with core academic areas
- Teach Social and Coping Skills to the students
- One-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with the master schedule
- Implemented and taught a life skills program
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
- Developed and managed instructional materials and reports
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Taught reading, language arts, and social sciences in a self-contained ED and LD classroom
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Substitute Teacher
USD 428
08.2008 - 12.2015
- Instructed, tutored, and mentored individual students
- Followed planned lessons and improvised if no lesson was prepared
- Implemented activities from lesson plans and acted as educational support to students
- Communicated with parents regarding student activities
- Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records
- Instructed a diverse population of students with learning and developmental disabilities, emotional disorders, and autism
- Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and superiors to ensure students were provided with the highest quality education
- Maintained a safe and orderly classroom
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Used a range of instructional approaches and classroom activities to draw students into the material and enhance understanding
Education
Masters of Science - Education Administration
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05.2024
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS12.2015
High School Diploma -
Russell High School
Russell, KS05.1992
Skills
- Maintains compliance with regulatory requirements
- Develop strategies
- Increase opportunities for student engagement
- Conflict Resolution
- Communicate with parents and guardians
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Group leadership
- Lesson plan implementation
- School event coordination
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- Specialized Classroom Management Boys Town Model
- Ruby Payne- Poverty Training
- Former certified Mandt Instructor
Timeline
Athletic Director
Chase-Raymond USD 401
08.2024 - Current
4-7 Reading/English Language Arts Teacher
Chase-Raymond USD 401
08.2024 - Current
Secondary Special Education Teacher
Rice County Special Services - Chase-Raymond USD 401
08.2022 - 05.2024
TLC Special Education Teacher
Barton County Special Services - USD 420
01.2016 - 05.2022
Substitute Teacher
USD 428
08.2008 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Russell High School
Masters of Science - Education Administration
Fort Hays State University
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education
Fort Hays State University
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