Dontricia Jones
Riviera Beach
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven transformational leader with a proven track record of fostering academic excellence, seeking to contribute as an Assistant Principal within Henry County Public Schools. Extensive experience in urban school settings demonstrates expertise in curriculum development, team leadership, and community collaboration, all aimed at delivering outstanding educational outcomes. Committed to enriching students with lifelong learning skills while ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment, with a strong focus on the professional growth of educators. Passionate about driving positive change and inspiring both students and staff to reach their full potential.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Coach
Jose de Diego Middle School
08.2024 - Current
- In the 2024-2025 academic year, increased the Literacy Department proficiency scores by 15 percentage points, learning gains by 12 percentage points, and the lowest 25 percent by 9 points from the previous school year.
- Implemented the “Reading Turnover Chain” to promote success within the Reading Department as we bridge student achievement gaps through proficiency and learning gains.
- Coordinator of the Jaguar “STARS” Mentoring Program. The program promotes student success academically and socially through mentorship. The mentorship fosters a positive culture amongst our lowest 25 percentile students to build self-confidence and accountability.
- Utilize the coaching model (planning, demonstrating, and providing feedback) with the implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies to improve students’ academic success.
- Provides on-site embedded professional learning opportunities aligned to the needs of students based upon student assessment data.
- Curated and monitored the intervention services to targeted students.
Reading Coach and Intensive Reading Teacher
Madison Middle School
08.2018 - 08.2024
- Within the six years, we maintained and increased the Literacy Department proficiency scores by 14 percentage points, learning gains by 24 percentage points, and the lowest 25 percent by 17 points while earning the school grade of a "B"; the first in the history of the school.
- Implemented the “Reading Turnover Chain” to promote success within the Reading Department as we bridge student achievement gaps through proficiency and learning gains.
- Coordinate and monitor teacher planning to support the development of rigorous standards-based lessons.
- Utilize the coaching model (planning, demonstrating, and providing feedback) with the implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies to improve students’ academic success.
- Develop a coaching calendar, reflect on the impact of coaching support provided and prioritize future support as evidenced by the coaching log, and interpret student assessment data to prioritize support.
- Provides on-site embedded professional learning opportunities aligned to the needs of students based upon student assessment data.
- Curated and monitoring of intervention services to targeted students.
- Instruct and co-teach 6th, 7th, and 8th grade classes in the subjects of Intensive Reading.
- Plan effective lessons through the whole group and differentiated instruction to reach the achievement gaps of the students.
- Analyze data to monitor student achievement and identify deficiencies for reteach opportunities.
Teacher
Norland Elementary School
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Received Highly Effective in my end-of-year evaluation and was recognized by the state of Florida as the " 2019 Best and Brightest Teacher" based on my student scores.
- 3rd and 5th grade classes in the subjects of Reading and ELA.
- Planned effective lessons weekly with the Reading Coach for the whole group and differentiated instruction to reach the achievement gaps of the students.
- Analyze data to monitor student achievement and identify deficiencies for reteach opportunities.
- With 5th grade gifted classes, used physical novels to foster critical thinking through standard based digital projects.
- Prepared 3rd grade students to successfully pass their portfolios.
Teacher
Holmes Elementary School
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Instructed 4th grade classes in the subjects of Reading and ELA.
- Planned effective lessons weekly with the Reading Coach for the whole group and differentiated instruction to reach the achievement gaps of the students.
- Analyze data to monitor student achievement and identify deficiencies for reteach opportunities.
Education
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6
Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, Florida08.2016
Skills
- Transformational Leadership
- Master Scheduling
- Data desegregation with analytical decision making
- ESOL Facilitator
- Security/Custodial Scheduling and Handbook
- Bell and Lunch Scheduling for the Opening of Schools
- School Safety Team Member
- Strategic Planning within the School Improvement Plan
- Teacher Training and Leadership Development through Professional Development
- Restorative Justice Practices
- Community Involvement with all stakeholders
- Effective Student Engagement
Accomplishments
- Chan Fellowship Distinguished Principal Ally (2025-Present)
- Miami-Dade Assistant Principal BENCH Academy (2024-2025)
- Jaguar “STARS” Mentoring Program Chairperson (2024-Present)
- Test Co-Test Chair (2022-Present)
- 5000 Role Model of Excellence Site Director (2022-Present)
- Middle School Girls Flag Football Head Coach (2022-Present)
- Highly Effective Educator Evaluation (2018-Present)
- Gradebook Manager (2023-2024)
- ESSAC member (2021-2024)
- Florida Teacher Certification Examination Competencies and Skills Committee Member (2020)
- The Best and the Brightest Teacher Recipient (2019)
- 6th Grade Level Chairperson (2018-2019)
- Miami-Dade County Public Schools UTD Rookie Teacher of the Year Task Force Committee member (2017-2023)
- Francisco R. Walker, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Rookie Teacher of the Year (2017)
- North Region Rookie Teacher of the Year (2016)
- Norland Elementary Rookie Teacher of the Year (2016)
- Carol City High School Girls Flag Football Assistant Coach (2015-2018)
Certification
- Educational Leadership
- Elementary Education K-6
- Reading Endorsement
- ESOL Endorsement
Timeline
Reading Coach
Jose de Diego Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Reading Coach and Intensive Reading Teacher
Madison Middle School
08.2018 - 08.2024
Teacher
Norland Elementary School
08.2016 - 08.2018
Teacher
Holmes Elementary School
01.2016 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6
Florida Memorial University
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
American College of Education