Jacey Jones
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Bushnell Prairie City Elementary
Bushnell, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Teacher
Catch A Star Learning Center
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
President of Student Affairs
University Dance Company
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
Barista
365 Nutrition Club
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
Dance Instructor
McCance Dance And Tumbling Studio
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Communicated with students and parents in person, and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
- Adhered to studio guidelines and legal requirements.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Tailored each class to meet student needs and abilities and allow dancers to progress at comfortable pace.
- Provided constructive corrections to encourage students to learn steps and improve dancing.
- Motivated and encouraged students to practice dance routines to work toward set goals.
- Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
- Covered safety and health guidelines to avoid injury and inform students fully on risks associated with dance.
Shift Leader
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05.2022
High School Diploma -
Bushnell Prairie City High School
Bushnell, IL05.2018
Skills
- Effective Listening
- Instructing
- Learning Modalities
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Positive Atmosphere Promotion
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Preschool Programs
- Early Childhood Education
- Customer Satisfaction
- Family Involvement
- Child Care
- Child Development
Accomplishments
- Involved in Student Council for four years.
- Inducted into the National Honors Society.
- Received the Western Commitment scholarship.
- Received the Deb and Ruth Sperry scholarship.
- Received a scholarship through the WIRC.
- Received the Knappenberger scholarship.
Certification
- Basics of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Practices
- Welcoming Each & Every Child, Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards
- Welcoming Each & Every Child - 3 Hour Online Training, Trauma-Informed Practice for Child Care Providers
- Child Development, Health, and Safety Basics, A Preventable Tragedy: Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS/Traumatic Brain Injury)
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS/SUID/AAP Safe Sleep)
- Risk Management Training
- Licensing Standards/IL Childcare Act 1969 Training, IL
- Food Handler Training
- Sexual Harassment Training
- Mandated Reporter
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Bushnell Prairie City Elementary
09.2023 - Current
Teacher
Catch A Star Learning Center
02.2021 - 09.2023
Barista
365 Nutrition Club
03.2020 - 11.2020
President of Student Affairs
University Dance Company
08.2019 - 05.2022
Dance Instructor
McCance Dance And Tumbling Studio
05.2018 - 08.2020
Shift Leader
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
04.2017 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Western Illinois University
High School Diploma -
Bushnell Prairie City High School
- Basics of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Practices
- Welcoming Each & Every Child, Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards
- Welcoming Each & Every Child - 3 Hour Online Training, Trauma-Informed Practice for Child Care Providers
- Child Development, Health, and Safety Basics, A Preventable Tragedy: Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS/Traumatic Brain Injury)
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS/SUID/AAP Safe Sleep)
- Risk Management Training
- Licensing Standards/IL Childcare Act 1969 Training, IL
- Food Handler Training
- Sexual Harassment Training
- Mandated Reporter
- CPR Certified
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