JENNIFER JONES
Auburn,AL
Summary
After working in the K-12 environment, I am seeking employment in another area. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. As a detail-oriented team player, I have strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade Science Teacher
Gardner Newman Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Consulted with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate activities and modifications to students' programs to increase understanding.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into other curricula.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Maintained updated student records and tracked cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance and student and parent contacts.
7th Grade Math and Science
Union Grove Middle School
08.2000 - 06.2021
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
6th Grade Mathematics and Social Studies
Stockbridge Middle School
08.1998 - 06.2000
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
6th Grade Science
Riverdale Middle School
08.1995 - 06.1998
- Maintained discipline and order in classroom to enable productive instruction and counseled students and parents on learning and discipline problems.
- Developed learning activities and deployed differentiated science instruction to address various types of learners.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Education
Auburn University
Auburn, AL12.2026
Gifted Endorsement - Gifted Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA07.2000
Master of Science - Middle Grades Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA03.1995
Clayton State College
Morrow, GA05.1991
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Instructing and Presenting
- Leadership and Mentoring
- Team Building
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management and Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Data Analysis
- Professional Development
- Inquiry-Based Teaching
- Blended Learning
- Curriculum Development
- Pedagogical Content Knowledge
- Collaborative Learning
- Critical Thinking
- Differentiated Instruction
Leadership Experience
- Advanced Learning Curriculum Cadre, 06/01/20
- Facilitate the UGMS Honors Program, 08/01/13, 06/01/19
- Mentor Teacher for Gifted Endorsement, 08/01/18, 05/01/20
- Union Grove Middle School Council, 08/01/17, 06/01/19
- Active Classroom Fellows Representative, 08/01/17, 06/01/18
- Social Studies Department Chair, 08/01/14, 06/01/17
- 6th Grade Social Studies Department Chair, 08/01/01, 06/01/14
Awards
- Union Grove Middle School Teacher of the Year, 06/01/20
- Union Grove Middle School Teacher of the Month, 08/01/19
- Union Grove Middle School Teacher of the Month, 05/01/17
- Union Grove Middle School Teacher of the Month, 09/01/14
Timeline
8th Grade Science Teacher
Gardner Newman Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2023
7th Grade Math and Science
Union Grove Middle School
08.2000 - 06.2021
6th Grade Mathematics and Social Studies
Stockbridge Middle School
08.1998 - 06.2000
6th Grade Science
Riverdale Middle School
08.1995 - 06.1998
Master of Science - Adult Education
Auburn University
Gifted Endorsement - Gifted Education
University of Georgia
Master of Science - Middle Grades Education
University of Georgia
Clayton State College
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