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Work History
Education
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Caryn Jones

Caryn Jones

Elementary Teacher K-6 / Reading Specialist K-12
Delta,PA

Summary

Kind Elementary Teacher with 14 years of experience. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

South Eastern School District
Delta, PA
08.2014 - Current
  • Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
  • Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.

District Virtual Kindergarten Teacher

South Eastern School District
Delta, PA
05.2020 - 06.2022
  • Delivered lesson plans virtually and in-person, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management, on-line and in-person, to enhance learning results.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Met individually with students virtually as needed to provide interventions and differentiated instruction.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility

Second Grade Teacher

South Eastern School District
Delta, PA
08.2012 - 06.2015
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
  • Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning

First Grade Teacher

South Eastern School District
Delta, PA
08.2009 - 06.2012
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills
  • Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards

Commercial Property Manager

Tower Management, Inc.
Baltimore, Maryland
01.1995 - 12.2008
  • Communicated with clients and tenants while offering strategic solutions to remedy problems.
  • Reviewed aged receivables, followed up on premium payment collection and assisted accounting department with account reconciliations.
  • Kept abreast of developments in marketplace by researching product line offerings and changing insurance consumer trends.
  • Maintained accurate and timely documentation of communication with clients.
  • Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
  • Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as sales and marketing plans.
  • Introduced and monitored effective lease renewal programs to maintain high occupancy rates.
  • Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments and payment dates.
  • Responded to Common Area Maintenance (CAM) inquiries.
  • Conducted regular inspections of both interior and exterior of properties for damage.
  • Monitored and tracked payments and expenses, providing timely and accurate financial reports.

Education

Doctor of Education - Instructional Design

National University, La Jolla, CA
09.2019 - Current
  • 3.85 GPA
  • Dissertation: Teachers' Experiences with Student Behaviors as they Affect Classroom Management Design and Implementation in the Primary School Classroom: A Descriptive Qualitative Phenomenological Study

Master of Science - Education

Wilkes University, Wilkes-barre, PA
09.2010 - 08.2012
  • Relevant Coursework: Classroom Technology
  • 3.97 GPA

Bachelor of Science - Education

York College of Pennsylvania, York, PA
08.2004 - 05.2009
  • Honoree of Alpha Chi - National Honor Scholarship Society
  • Dean's List 2004-2009
  • Major: Elementary Education K-6
  • Minor: Special Education
  • 3.97 GPA
  • York College Equestrian Team Member 2006 - 2009
  • York College Equestrian Team Treasurer 2007 - 2009

Skills

Elementary education

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Certification

Elementary Education K-6 Instructional II

Timeline

District Virtual Kindergarten Teacher - South Eastern School District
05.2020 - 06.2022
National University - Doctor of Education, Instructional Design
09.2019 - Current

Reading Specialist K-12

08-2015
Kindergarten Teacher - South Eastern School District
08.2014 - Current
Second Grade Teacher - South Eastern School District
08.2012 - 06.2015
Wilkes University - Master of Science, Education
09.2010 - 08.2012
First Grade Teacher - South Eastern School District
08.2009 - 06.2012

Elementary Education K-6 Instructional II

05-2009
York College of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Education
08.2004 - 05.2009
Commercial Property Manager - Tower Management, Inc.
01.1995 - 12.2008
Caryn JonesElementary Teacher K-6 / Reading Specialist K-12