Elizabeth Jones
Chaparral,NM
Summary
Dynamic educational professional with a proven track record at GISD, adept at fostering student engagement and implementing individualized instruction. Skilled in classroom management and relationship building, I have successfully supported diverse learners, enhancing academic outcomes through tailored intervention strategies and creative teaching methods. Known for high productivity and efficiently completing tasks, ensuring smooth classroom operations and effective support for lead teachers. Excel in communication, adaptability, and patience, leveraging these soft skills to meet diverse student needs and enhance educational outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
GISD
02.2023 - Current
- Assist teachers in preparing materials, teaching aids, bulletin boards, and equipment for direct instructional activities
- Schedule space for specialized instructional programs and coordinate the arrangement of equipment, desks, tables, chairs, and activity areas
- Help teachers adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of students from diverse cultural backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
- Serve as a substitute teacher when necessary
- Provide student supervision before, during, and after school while they are loading, riding, and unloading buses, as well as on the playground, in the cafeteria, and in learning or practice situations, following appropriate training as assigned
- Assist teachers in enforcing classroom rules and maintaining appropriate records, while ensuring a clean and orderly environment for students
- Lead small group activities, following proper training, as planned by the teacher, in an engaging atmosphere that promotes meaningful learning experiences
- Manage classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences
- Enhance classroom engagement through interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities
- Foster student curiosity and interest through creative, hands-on activities
- Working with students k-6
- In the Special Education Department, provide support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities
- Offer one-on-one assistance to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success
- Collaborate with teachers to identify areas for improvement in students, leading to targeted intervention strategies
- Promote student inclusion by implementing tailored support strategies and individualized learning plans
- Assist in developing differentiated instruction strategies that cater to unique learning styles while fostering academic success for all students
- Provide individualized reading, writing, and math instruction to support student development
Academic Instructor
MTC
11.2007 - 01.2023
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving instruction quality and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
- Prepare students for State Standardized tests for Secondary and High School level
- Enforce classroom rules, manage and coordinate educational program at elementary, middle and post-secondary levels
- Supported struggling learners with tailored intervention strategies, enabling them to achieve academic success
- Working with adult Education high school and post secondary education
Education
Elementary Education Alternative Program - Elementary Education
Easter New Mexico University
Portales, NM04.2025
Master of Science - Administration of Justice and Security
The University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12.2010
Bachelors of Science - Human Services
The University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12.2007
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Cultural sensitivity
- Elementary education
- Educational activities
- Record keeping
- Visual aids utilization
- Individualized instruction
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Computer skills
Certification
- Level One Alternative K-8 Elementary, 07/01/24, 06/30/26
- Praxis test (5205) teaching Reading Elementary, passed, 01/01/25
- Test 'La prueba' for Bilingual Endorsement, passed
- What is Social Emotional Learning? GISD Power schools PD, 08/01/24, 05/31/25
- A Reintroduction to Social Emotional Learning: CASEL's Definition and Framework GISD Power schools PD, 08/01/24, 05/31/25
- CASEL CASES: Let's Listen to Our Young People: What Support Do They Need? GISD Power schools PD, 08/01/24, 05/31/25
- Transition and Functional Skills-NM PED Autism Project GISD Power schools PD, 08/01/24, 05/31/25
- Crisis Prevention Interventions (CPI)- GISD Power schools PD, 08/01/25, 05/31/26
- Level III Pre-k-12 Educational Assistant, 01/01/23
- Teaching skills that Matter (TSTM), 01/01/21
- National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Working with difficult People, 01/01/19
- Trainer for Trainers, 01/01/18
- Basic Crisis Negotiation, FBI, 06/01/18
- Transgender 101, 08/01/18
- Professional Paralegal (PP) Certification, 12/01/16, Blackstone Career Institute
Affiliations
- Volunteer Coach/ Athlete US track and field.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
GISD
02.2023 - Current
Academic Instructor
MTC
11.2007 - 01.2023
Elementary Education Alternative Program - Elementary Education
Easter New Mexico University
Master of Science - Administration of Justice and Security
The University of Phoenix
Bachelors of Science - Human Services
The University of Phoenix
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