DWIGHT E. JONES
Corona,California
Summary
Practical professional with over two decades of experience as an educator and counselor, specializing in special education and behavioral management. Possess a unique perspective on creating inclusive, supportive environments that address the diverse needs of students and young professionals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Specialist
Val Verde USD: Lakeside Middle School
02.2008 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with the general education faculty to implement evidence-based strategies enhancing student learning and outcomes
- Developed, managed, and evaluated Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), integrating interdisciplinary perspectives for comprehensive student support
Teacher (SDC)
Val Verde USD: Lakeside Middle School
10.2005 - 02.2008
- Designed and taught curriculum for 6th-8th grade students with special needs in all core subjects
- Successfully created a supportive environment, fostering student engagement and positive behavioral development
- Conducted and led IEP meetings, providing tailored educational strategies for each student's academic and behavioral needs
Probation Corrections Officer (PCO)
San Bernardino County Probation Department
05.1998 - 10.2005
- Primary duties included individual and group counseling, training, developing treatment plans, maintaining assigned caseloads, and ensuring juveniles' safety, security, and accountability
Teacher (SED)
SBCUSD: Del Vallejo Middle School
11.2001 - 05.2005
- Taught and managed classrooms for 8th-grade students with emotional disturbances, focusing on individualized behavioral and academic support
- Implemented classroom management practices to promote positive learning experiences, designed lesson plans aligned with IEP goals, and monitored students' progress
Teacher (Alternative Education/Probation)
Riverside County Office of Education
05.1997 - 07.1999
- Taught students who ranged in grades 7 through 12
- Maintained a self-contained classroom (not in a traditional setting), providing instruction in all core subjects to students either supervised by the juvenile court system or expelled from traditional school systems
Education
DMIN (c) - Pastoral Counseling
Liberty University
Liberty, VirginiaM.A. - Special Education/Credential
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CaliforniaM.A. - Theological Studies
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
Mills Valley, CaliforniaB.S. - Business Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VirginiaAdministration Credential -
Chapman University
Moreno Valley, CACertificate of Completion - Suicide Prevention
Light University
Skills
- Instructional Design: Curriculum Development, Differentiated Instruction, Educational Psychology, IEP Development
- Students' Behavioral Support: Emotional and Behavioral Counseling, IEP Development, Case Management
- Collaboration: Effective Interdisciplinary Collaboration with Educators and Administrators
- Leadership: Conflict Resolution, Positive Reinforcement Techniques, Treatment Plans, Professional Development
- Communication: Strong Verbal and written communication skills, Counseling
Certification
Suicide Intervention: Prevention Assessment Intervention and Recovery (PAIR)
Certification: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Timeline
Resource Specialist
Val Verde USD: Lakeside Middle School
02.2008 - 01.2021
Teacher (SDC)
Val Verde USD: Lakeside Middle School
10.2005 - 02.2008
Teacher (SED)
SBCUSD: Del Vallejo Middle School
11.2001 - 05.2005
Probation Corrections Officer (PCO)
San Bernardino County Probation Department
05.1998 - 10.2005
Teacher (Alternative Education/Probation)
Riverside County Office of Education
05.1997 - 07.1999
M.A. - Special Education/Credential
Azusa Pacific University
M.A. - Theological Studies
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
B.S. - Business Administration
Liberty University
Administration Credential -
Chapman University
Certificate of Completion - Suicide Prevention
Light University
Suicide Intervention: Prevention Assessment Intervention and Recovery (PAIR)
Certification: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
DMIN (c) - Pastoral Counseling
Liberty University
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