Jennifer jones
Ardmore,OK
Summary
- Educational Leader leveraging experience in building relationships, leading teams and creating innovative lessons for all levels of learners to enhance student engagement, and drive academic growth
- Designed differentiated curriculum, leveraging course objectives, content pacing, and sequencing aligned with state standards and student abilities and goals to deliver exceptional learning outcomes
- Served as a mentor teacher, employing past training and experience to mentor student teachers and colleagues to create top-notch educators who positively impact their students
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
English IV Teacher
Plainview Public Schools
Ardmore, OK
01.2021 - Current
- Advance academic growth and student success by diligently reviewing student data and creating lesson plans to optimize student performance
- Collaborate with teachers, principals, and other key stakeholders, addressing student needs and progress, designing customized lesson plans, developing strategies for success, and ensuring the alignment of student needs and lessons to enhance student learning and maximize successful outcomes
- Forge solid relationships with students, teachers, parents, and community leaders, building trust, encouraging open communication, and establishing partnerships to impact the educational and personal development journey
Applied English Teacher
Plainview Public Schools
Ardmore, OK
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans to address students' specific learning needs
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly
Speech and Debate Teacher
Plainview Public Schools
Ardmore, OK
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented comprehensive speech and theatre curriculum for grades 9-12
- Coached speech and theatre team to regional and tournament success
- Mentored students in developing successful speech techniques
Career Explorations Teacher
Plainview Public Schools
Ardmore, OK
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive career exploration curriculum for grades 10-12
- Organized guest speakers from various industries
- Conducted individual and group career counseling sessions to help students identify their interests and strengths
- Facilitated mock interview sessions to prepare students for job applications
- Integrated technology tools to enhance career research and self-assessment activities
Dyslexia Liaison
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Created and taught student centered lessons that effectively met the needs of dyslexia students
- Collaborated with teachers, principals, and other key stakeholders to address unique student needs and progress
- Meticulously maintained dyslexia records to ensure correct student placement and assess and provide appropriate accommodations
- Designed and delivered professional development for a myriad of grade levels, offering support, resources, and training to advance teacher knowledge and expertise
Staff Development Liaison
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Worked in partnership with Director of Instruction to ensure all staff training was current
- Advanced teacher training by collaborating with staff on professional development and facilitating presentations
Cooperating Teacher
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Houston, TX
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Worked in partnership with student teachers and other stakeholders to model and teach best practices to student teachers
- Partnered with teachers, principals, and other key stakeholders, to address student teacher needs and progress in order to design customized experiences to prepare teachers for future success
6th Grade ELAR Teacher
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Houston, TX
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Championed instructional and classroom management best practices, modeling solid techniques and methods to maximize and increase positive outcomes
- Advanced individualized learning, identifying the needs of each student and creating a comfortable environment for students to think openly and differently while utilizing a flexible classroom design
Education
MA - Educational Administration
Lamar University
BA - Speech Communication
Texas A&M University
Skills
- 6-12 ELAR & ESL
- 6-12 Communications and Theater
- Principal Certification
- Curriculum & Instructional Design
- Professional Development
- Relationship Management
- Public Speaking & Presentations
- Differentiated Learning
- Training & Mentorship
- Student Engagement
- Cross-Collaboration
- Academic Growth
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
- Event Planning
Additionaltrainingprofessionaldevelopment
- Advancing Educational Leadership, Houston, TX
- Teacher Leader Institute - Secondary, Houston, TX
- 30 Hour Gifted and Talented Training, Houston, TX
- Celebrate a Reading Life, Houston, TX
- Literacy Lodestar, Houston, TX
Previousteachingexperience
- Jefferson Davis High School - Speech and Theatre
- Kleb Intermediate School - Speech and Theatre
Timeline
Applied English Teacher
Plainview Public Schools
01.2022 - 01.2023
Speech and Debate Teacher
Plainview Public Schools
01.2022 - 01.2023
Career Explorations Teacher
Plainview Public Schools
01.2022 - 01.2023
English IV Teacher
Plainview Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
Dyslexia Liaison
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
01.2020 - 01.2021
Staff Development Liaison
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
01.2018 - 01.2021
Cooperating Teacher
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
01.2017 - 01.2021
6th Grade ELAR Teacher
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
01.2013 - 01.2021
MA - Educational Administration
Lamar University
BA - Speech Communication
Texas A&M University
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