Donna Jones
West Columbia,SC
Summary
Talented and creative educator effective at using student and course data analysis to determine course plans, select curriculum, and manage program implementation. Highly organized and thorough with a flexible mentality. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Volunteer Church Administrator
Ambassadors Christian Center
06.2018 - Current
- Directed administrative and secretarial support for pastors, program directors and volunteers at church.
- Published, printed and mailed informative, prayerful newsletters to church members and leadership team.
- Maintained church calendar by collecting information about upcoming events and reserving appropriate spaces for regular meetings and special activities.
- Handled church correspondence, member database and building scheduling.
- Created and updated membership rosters, church documents and basic reports.
- Greeted visitors, callers and members of congregation courteously and promptly
- Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff and clients.
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.
- Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
- Created organized filing system to manage department documents.
- Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.
- Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve office operations and efficiency.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
Teacher
Lexington School District One
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Assistant Principal
Aiken County Public School District
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Teacher
Bradley Elementary
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Lead Teacher
Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Recruited and marketed program at district's Magnet Fairs.
- Maintained and updated magnet portion of school's website.
- Collaborated with building principal, local, and out-of-state vendors to "scream the theme" as an arts magnet.
- Provided and conducted school tours.
- Attended local and MSAP conferences.
Teacher
School District Five Of Lexington And Richland Co.
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Team Leader/Teacher Trainer
L.W.Conder Arts Integrated Magnet School
08.2007 - 06.2015
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Education
Master of Arts - K-12 Administration
Jones International University
Englewood, CO08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Millersville University
Millersville, PA08.1995
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Course Materials
- Preparing Course Materials
- Course Development
- Educational Administration
- Material Revising
- Excellent Interpersonal Communication
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Compassion and Empathy
- Program Coordination
Certification
- Instructional Design, ELVTR - September 2023
- Certified Elementary Education, South Carolina Department of Education - June 2018-June 2024
- Certified Tier I Assistant Principal, South Carolina Department of Education - June 2018-June 2024
Timeline
Teacher
Lexington School District One
08.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Principal
Aiken County Public School District
09.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher
Bradley Elementary
08.2019 - 06.2020
Lead Teacher
Nursery Road Elementary School-Arts Magnet
08.2018 - 06.2019
Volunteer Church Administrator
Ambassadors Christian Center
06.2018 - Current
Teacher
School District Five Of Lexington And Richland Co.
08.2015 - 06.2018
Team Leader/Teacher Trainer
L.W.Conder Arts Integrated Magnet School
08.2007 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - K-12 Administration
Jones International University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Millersville University