Harthuya Jones
Mobile,AL
Summary
Teacher with an astute understanding of lesson planning and individualized literacy strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district by positively engaging students both in groups and individually.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher- Creative Writing, Reading, Drama, ELA
Mobile County Public Schools
08.2007 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Language Arts/Reading Teacher
Mobile County Public School System
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Duties included: delivery of instruction, implementation of designated curriculum, record keeping(grades, attendance, any additional records), classroom management, bus duty, conduct parent-teacher conference, participate in professional development, maintain lesson plans
Math Teacher
Mobile County Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Duties included: delivery of instruction, implementation of lesson plans, record keeping(grades, attendance, any additional records), classroom management, bus duty, conduct parent-teacher conference, participate in professional development
Student Teacher
Semmes Middle School
01.2011 - 01.2011
- Duties included: delivery of instruction, implementation of lesson plans, record keeping(grades, attendance, any additional records), classroom management, bus duty
Paraprofessional
Semmes Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Duties include: Assisting teacher in all areas in the classroom, administration of tests, test proctor, library media assistant, administrative support, filing, substitute (when necessary), assisting students with class work, delivery of instruction, teaching of lesson (when necessary)
Business Office Assistant
Dr. Joseph M. Crow
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Duties included: answering telephone, scheduling patients, insurance verification, distributing faxes and mail, calling in prescriptions, dental assistant, conducting meetings, greeting patients, filing, taking/developing x-rays
Unit Secretary
Premier Medical
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Duties included: answering telephone, scheduling patient surgeries, scheduling patient appointments, calling in patient prescriptions, insurance coding, distributing faxes and mail
Front Desk Receptionist
Premier Medical
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Duties included: greeting patients, updating patient information, scheduling appointments, operating all office equipment, distributing patient charts, faxes, and incoming mail, assisting with training of new hires, switchboard operator
Office Clerk
JTPA (Mobile County Work Release)
01.1992 - 01.1992
- Duties included: filing, answering telephone, data entry typing memos
Education
M.D. - Elementary Education
University of Mobile
Mobile, AL05.2012
ASSOCIATE DEGREE, MEDICAL ASSISTING, ADMINISTRATION - undefined
Southeast College of Technology
Mobile, AL10.1997
ASSOCIATE DEGREE, GENERAL STUDIES (APPLIED SCIENCE) - undefined
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL06.1995
Skills
- Canva
- One Drive
- Google Drive
- View Sonic Board aptitude
- SMART Board aptitude
- United Way Coordinator
- Sunshine Coordinator
- SIS PowerTeacher
- Nearpod
- Clever
Honors
- AAA Award (Academics, Attendance, Attitude)
- Dean's List (Southeast College of Technology)
- Dean's List (Bishop State, Southeast College of Technology, University of Mobile)
- Pat on the Back (Semmes Middle School)
- Advanced Diploma (Mattie T. Blount High School)
- Top Ten at Blount High School
Timeline
Language Arts/Reading Teacher
Mobile County Public School System
01.2012 - 01.2013
Math Teacher
Mobile County Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2012
Student Teacher
Semmes Middle School
01.2011 - 01.2011
Teacher- Creative Writing, Reading, Drama, ELA
Mobile County Public Schools
08.2007 - Current
Paraprofessional
Semmes Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2011
Business Office Assistant
Dr. Joseph M. Crow
01.2005 - 01.2007
Unit Secretary
Premier Medical
01.2000 - 01.2005
Front Desk Receptionist
Premier Medical
01.1997 - 01.2000
Office Clerk
JTPA (Mobile County Work Release)
01.1992 - 01.1992
M.D. - Elementary Education
University of Mobile
ASSOCIATE DEGREE, MEDICAL ASSISTING, ADMINISTRATION - undefined
Southeast College of Technology
ASSOCIATE DEGREE, GENERAL STUDIES (APPLIED SCIENCE) - undefined
Bishop State Community College
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