Halee Jones
Topeka,KS
Summary
Enthusiastic Student Teacher with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive learning environments. Dedicated to helping creative supportive, stimulating, and diverse learning-focused classroom environments. Strong skills in advocating for children and working with families.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Auburn Washburn Public Schools USD 437
01.2026 - Current
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
Substitute Teacher
Seaman Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Substitute taught grades preschool to high school
- Spent eight weeks as a long-term substitute in the second grade at Elmont Elementary
Stay At Home Parent
05.2024 - Current
- Managed multiple calendars
- Acted as a homeschool educator for 2 years
- Completed Foster Parent Training through KVC and ran a licensed home for approx. 4 years
- Volunteered at schools and church summer camps, as well as ran at home daycare for 2 years
Project 2 Restore
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for residents
- Support and encourage residents through the program
Child Advocate
Child Advocacy Center
05.2012 - 05.2012
- Provide advocacy for children and families during on-going active investigations, as well as the court process
- Conduct non offending caregiver interviews while assessing for the safety of the child
- Educate families and prepare children to testify in court
- Provide on-call support to area hospitals as part of the Lincoln Sexual Assault Response Team
- Member of the LB1184 team (area professionals from CPS, law enforcement and county attorneys)
- Maintain statistics and appropriate documentation
Program Supervisor
Family Service
06.2010 - 05.2010
- Supervised the Huntington Elementary Community Learning Center, oversaw the Before & After School Program, and facilitated
- Worked with the school and other community professionals to ensure success for all Huntington families and students, and help
- Recruit and maintain all community partnerships with Huntington
- Develop and Implement an annual plan and budget
- Maintain a positive partnership between Huntington, Family Service and the Community Learning Centers
Women's Advocate
Friendship Home
02.2008 - 06.2008
- Assisted residents in goal setting, advocacy, referrals and other assistance
- Maintained records and statistics as part of the Agency’s Program Evaluation system
- Assisted in problem solving, crisis intervention and conflict resolution among residents
- Answered crisis calls and assist in getting women and children to safety
Corrections Officer
Lancaster County Corrections
07.2007 - 12.2007
- Maintained security of facility and appropriate documentation, booked inmates in and out of the facility
Site Supervisor
Family Service/Lincoln Parks and Recreation
10.2005 - 01.2006
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implemented daily activities
- Trained in behavioral management of children and created and implemented behavior plans
- Sustained positive relationship with students, parents, school administration, and staff
Education
M.A. - Elementary Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.2026
B.A. - Human Relations
Doane College
Lincoln, NE05.2008
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Group and individual teaching
- Student advocacy
- Modern teaching methods
- Individualized support
Timeline
Student Teacher
Auburn Washburn Public Schools USD 437
01.2026 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Seaman Schools
08.2024 - Current
Stay At Home Parent
05.2024 - Current
Project 2 Restore
04.2024 - 10.2024
Child Advocate
Child Advocacy Center
05.2012 - 05.2012
Program Supervisor
Family Service
06.2010 - 05.2010
Women's Advocate
Friendship Home
02.2008 - 06.2008
Corrections Officer
Lancaster County Corrections
07.2007 - 12.2007
Site Supervisor
Family Service/Lincoln Parks and Recreation
10.2005 - 01.2006
B.A. - Human Relations
Doane College
M.A. - Elementary Education
Kansas State University