Doris J. Jones-Sandefur
Lee's Summit
Summary
Motivational instructional coach with specialties in trauma-sensitive reading and culturally responsive teaching, and curriculum design. Over 20 years of experience providing creative instruction. Ambitious and energetic with a welcoming and understanding demeanor. Dedicated to continuous professional development and providing relevant course materials for effective personal and cooperative learning.
Moreover, using highly-adaptable curriculum techniques and best practices to meet the needs of all students. Proficient in providing planning, development, and implementation of customized learning platforms that offer all levels of staff the knowledge and resources to surpass objectives. Passionate about learning and working with varied specialists to determine the most effective training methods.
Organized and dependable candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Instructional Coach/Test Prep
Kansas City Public Schools
09.2012 - 06.2022
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Assessed students through diagnostic tests, in addition to formative and summative data.
- Provided direction and coordination to learners and provided ongoing feedback to learners.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Increased literacy benchmarks by 79% through instructional strategies and feedback.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
Assessment Site Coordinator/ Test Prep Kaplan
Kaplan Test
01.2014 - 06.2016
- District and State Assessments ___
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Implemented different technologies such as Online resources for sample assessments and to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches.
- Instructed up to 10 (GRE) students individually and in groups on GRE certification.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
Teacher/ Data Teams
Hickman Mills C, Harvard Graduate School of Ed. Urban School Leadership Summer Institute
01.2006 - 06.2012
- Marzano Research Lab Liaison – The Art of Positive Teaching
- Marzano: Classroom Instruction that Works
- Co-planning with general education – Collaborative input/outcome
- Encourage student engagement to maximize opportunities to learn, of Commerce (BOC) Oversee data collection from field census takers
- Submit required documentation to Regional Office regarding findings
- Professional Development Chair and New Teacher Mentor
- Assist Site Coordinator during summer school, Swope Renaissance Corridor Upper
- Test Coordinator for NWEA/Achievement Series, iReady, STAR Reading, MAP/EOC
- Kaplan Test Prep various locations: Donnelly College and UMKC
- Instructional Coach / Professional Learning Community/ Middle School Cadre’
- Instructed groups of up to 15 students and provided individual support.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators, and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades, and participation for over 27 students.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine to understand course materials.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing real support.
MTSS Assessment Coordinator
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
Kansas City, KS
08.2022 - Current
- Planned and organized the ACT. ACT WorkKeys, PreSAT, district and State Assessments for 9-12 grade
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Elementary and Secondary Education – Lifetime Career Professional -
Missouri Dept
Ed Specialist in School Administration and Human Development - undefined
University of Central
Missouri (UCM), City Public Schools
Missouri Teaching Certification in Special Education Cross Categorical - undefined
University of Missouri Kansas, UMKC
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology
Park University
Associate - Applied Science, Paralegal Technology
Penn Valley Community College
Doctor of Education - Leadership & Policy
Clark Atlanta University
Skills
- Academic Performance Improvement
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Clear Instruction and Communication
- Dependable and Responsible - Building Rapport and Trust
- Student Evaluation and Needs Assessment
- Culturally Responsive competence
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Administering Diagnostic Assessments, Differentiated Instruction
- Facilitating Onlinecollaboration
- Curriculum Review and Lesson Preparation
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
Affiliations
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Member
NASSP – National Association of Secondary School Principals
Delta Epsilon Iota (DEI) National Academic Honor Society Lifetime
National Alliance of Black School Educators - Conference Presenter, Indianapolis, IN
Timeline
MTSS Assessment Coordinator
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Assessment Site Coordinator/ Test Prep Kaplan
Kaplan Test
01.2014 - 06.2016
Teacher/Instructional Coach/Test Prep
Kansas City Public Schools
09.2012 - 06.2022
Teacher/ Data Teams
Hickman Mills C, Harvard Graduate School of Ed. Urban School Leadership Summer Institute
01.2006 - 06.2012
Elementary and Secondary Education – Lifetime Career Professional -
Missouri Dept
Ed Specialist in School Administration and Human Development - undefined
University of Central
Missouri (UCM), City Public Schools
Missouri Teaching Certification in Special Education Cross Categorical - undefined
University of Missouri Kansas, UMKC
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology
Park University
Associate - Applied Science, Paralegal Technology
Penn Valley Community College
Doctor of Education - Leadership & Policy
Clark Atlanta University
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