Brenda Jones
Stevens Point,WI
Summary
Motivated professional well-versed in building productive relationships, resolving complex issues and earning the loyalty of colleagues and administrators. Brings 27-year background maintaining strong relationships with a diverse number of people and contributing to school district success.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Sixth Grade Teacher
Stevens Point Public School District
Stevens Point, WI
08.1996 - Current
- Prepared students for yearly assessment tests by covering required materials.
- Supported students dealing with emotionally challenging life events and developmental milestones.
- Offered extra learning opportunities for students ahead on work to prevent boredom and promote continuous learning.
- Modeled learning-focused, enthusiastic mindset to students to promote positive view of education and learning.
- Constantly customized lesson plans to serve needs of average, advanced and remedial students.
- Communicated openly with parents and guardians on a regular basis to keep everyone informed of students' progress and quickly implement improvement plans for struggling pupils.
- Guided students through transition from elementary environments to middle school with new standards and requirements.
- Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
Substitute Teacher
Stevens Point Area Public Schools
Stevens Poin, WI
01.1994 - 06.1996
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
Paper Machine Operator - Summer/Holiday Worker
Badger Paper Mill
Peshtigo , WI
06.1988 - 12.1993
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
- Set appropriate stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule or template.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
St. Mary's University
Minneapolis, MN07.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin At Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI12.1993
High School Diploma -
Marinette High School
Marinette, WI06.1988
Skills
- School Administration - Instructional Leader
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Problem Resolution
- Confidentiality - document and oral information
- Create Positive Environment
- Observations and Assessments
- Policy Management
Timeline
Sixth Grade Teacher
Stevens Point Public School District
08.1996 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Stevens Point Area Public Schools
01.1994 - 06.1996
Paper Machine Operator - Summer/Holiday Worker
Badger Paper Mill
06.1988 - 12.1993
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
St. Mary's University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin At Stevens Point
High School Diploma -
Marinette High School