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Elizabeth Jones

Elementary Educator
Ozark,MO

Summary

Experienced educator with a proven track record of excellence in classroom management, student evaluations, and test preparation. Demonstrates the ability to enhance student learning outcomes by customizing lesson plans to meet individual student needs. Committed to fostering academic performance and nurturing social skills and character development.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

5th Grade Teacher

Reeds Spring R-IV School District
08.2018 - Current
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
  • Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.

Specific Involvements

  • Planned and organized school-wide events
  • Facilitated effective professional developments
  • Building representative for our Career Ladder Committee
  • Building Leadership Team
  • Created an after-school Book Club
  • Developed effective common assessments
  • Developed and implemented successful reading and writing scope and sequence
  • Developed grade level priority standards
  • Collaborated with grade-level/vertical teams
  • Facilitator of grade level and building PLC meetings


4th Grade Teacher

Springfield Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
  • Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Drury University
Springfield, MO
05.2001 -

Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Collaborative learning

Cultural Sensitivity

Family Involvement

Expectation Management

Process Improvement Implementation

Safe, Positive Learning Environment

Curriculum Development and Implementation

Instructional Leadership

Committee Leadership

Student Engagement

Parent-Teacher Communication

Timeline

5th Grade Teacher

Reeds Spring R-IV School District
08.2018 - Current

4th Grade Teacher

Springfield Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Drury University
05.2001 -

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

University of Kansas
Elizabeth JonesElementary Educator