Dylan Jones
Athens,GA
Summary
Dependable and energetic employee whose current role is a high school science teacher. Before becoming a teacher, worked as a Gallery Guide at an Art Museum for one year, a Veterinary Assistant for 3 years, Office Aid for 4 years, Intern at a Microbiology Laboratory, and 2 years in the Service Industry. Student Teacher for 3 semesters in a 9th grade physical science class, 8th grade physical science class, and two semesters in a 9th grade on-level Biology course as well as mixed grades Earth Systems Course. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work. Passionate about learning new things, problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Science Teacher
Apalachee High School
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and delivered engaging lessons for 10th-grade Biology students, focusing on core concepts such as cell biology, genetics, ecology, and human biology
- Developed and delivered engaging lessons for 12th-grade Environmental Science students
- Created and maintained a positive, inclusive classroom environment that promoted active participation and fostered student success
- Collaborated with colleagues in the science department to develop interdisciplinary curriculum plans and align teaching methods with state standards
- Utilized a variety of instructional technologies, including digital platforms and interactive simulations, to enhance student engagement and understanding
- Tracked and analyzed student progress, implementing personalized strategies to help students who required additional support or enrichment.
Museum Guide
Georgia Museum of Art
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Welcome, greet, orientate, and direct museum guests
- Educate guests on the history and purpose behind artworks through museums
- Observe guests in the gallery and take proactive action as needed in order to protect the artwork
Veterinary Assistant
Northeast Veterinary Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2023
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinics
- Provided customer support to clients, educating clients on their pet's health, answering questions and addressing concerns
- Kept detailed, organized, and updated patient records with key information using standardized registration systems
Student Office Aide
Piedmont University
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
Microbiology Intern
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities or new assignments as needed within the lab environment.
- Prioritized tasks efficiently to meet project deadlines while maintaining high-quality results in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
Go Specialist/Server
Fatz Cafe
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including serving, kitchen and to-go stations
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
- Communicated effectively with customers, coworkers, and managers about accurate wait times, food orders, and menu questions
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
Education
Master of Arts - Teacher Education, Broadfield Science
Piedmont University
Demorest, GA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Piedmont University
Demorest, GA05.2021
High School Diploma -
Madison County High School
Danielsville, GA05.2017
Skills
- Written/Oral Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Organization
- Ability to multi-task multiple responsibilities
- Ability to delegate tasks
- Ability to prioritize tasks properly
- Ability to collaborate with others effectively and efficiently
- Client/Customer Education
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Microsoft Office Platforms
Student Teaching Experiemce
- Habersham County 9th Grade Academy, 9th grade Honors Physical Science class, 01/01/23, 03/31/23
- Habersham County Wilbanks Middle School, 8th grade on-level Physical Science class, 03/01/23, 05/31/23
- Oconee County High School, 9th grade on-level inclusion Biology course and mixed grades inclusion Earth Systems courses, 08/01/23, 05/31/24
Accomplishments
- Junior Varsity Women's Assistant Coach, Apalachee High School, 2024-2025
- Volunteer 8U Soccer Coach, Oglethorpe County Recreation Department, 2024
- Employee of the Year, Northeast Veterinary Hospital, 2022
- Second author of published research article, Differential Infection of Two Sympatric, Cryptic Species of Appalachian Salamander (Genus Desmognathus) by the Trematode Metagonimoides Oregonensis, Comparative Parasitology, 88(2), 2021, 183–186
- President, Zeta Tau Alpha, Lambda Rho chapter, 2019-2020
- Director of Philanthropy and Service Chairman, Zeta Tau Alpha, Lambda Rho chapter, 2018-2019
Timeline
High School Science Teacher
Apalachee High School
07.2024 - Current
Museum Guide
Georgia Museum of Art
11.2023 - 08.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Northeast Veterinary Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2023
Microbiology Intern
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
05.2019 - 08.2019
Student Office Aide
Piedmont University
08.2017 - 05.2021
Go Specialist/Server
Fatz Cafe
08.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Piedmont University
High School Diploma -
Madison County High School
Master of Arts - Teacher Education, Broadfield Science
Piedmont University
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