Jennifer Jones
BONNEY LAKE,WA
Summary
Experienced Language Arts/Reading/Social Studies educator offering educational guidance and mentorship to secondary students. Skilled in designing teaching methods and instructional materials tailored to meet the unique needs of students. Adaptable and culturally sensitive, fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and promotes equity. Passionate and dedicated, leveraging technology integration to enhance student engagement. I am excited to leverage teaching expertise and exceptional writing skills in a new role, whether in the corporate or education sector, with a strong desire to collaborate effectively within a team. Committed to continuously expanding skill set and embracing new opportunities for growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
6th/7th/8th Grade ELA/Reading Intervention/Social Studies Teacher
Sumner Bonney Lake School District
09.2017 - 08.2020
- Passed West-E 028 Social Studies exam for grades 6-12
- Trained in district led indigenous culture awareness and implemented anti-racism curriculum within American history/ELA
- Trained in equity-driven professional development to better serve ever increasing diverse student population equitably
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Designed classroom activities for game-based and immersive learning.
- Collaborated with highly effective ELA PLC members to streamline curriculum and foster student success
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to students and parents
- Implemented alternative, flexible curriculum for differently abled students when needed
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other technology to supplement presentations in online/hybrid teaching
7th/8th grade ELA
White River School District-Glacier M.S.
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Student-centered, data informed focus in highly functioning PLC team
- Implemented Greg Benner Trauma Sensitive Behavior Support system with PBIS
- Trained in Tier 2 and common core standards centered on learning goals, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Created classroom portal on-line and integrated technology in everyday lessons.
- Trained in Dave Stuart Jr. Student Motivation Course Spring 2018
- Utilized variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and academic vocabulary communication in Socratic Seminar
- Secured $5000 in new funding from private sources through Donors Choose grant writing
- Curriculum developer for SEE project and cadre teacher for University of Washington
Team Leader-7th grade ELA/Reading
Mill Creek Middle School
09.2007 - 06.2014
- Highly Qualified in English and Reading
- Two years experience teaching Humanities GATE core classes in Tustin Unified School District.
- Fellow of Puget Sound Writing Project
- Collaborated as a Tiered Intervention Cadre member to train and implement the new program over three years
- Teacher of the Year Nominee for 2011-2012 school year
- Coordinated Holocaust survivor talks with my students for several years at Mill Creek Middle School (2008, 2011, 2013)
- One to One tech teacher for seven years
Tustin Unified School District-Columbus Tustin M.S
10.1998 - 07.2001
- Instructed Honors/GATE and mainstream students in Humanities based core classes.
- Project-based instruction and role play were highlighted for maximum learning potential.
- AVID trained with Tustin Unified School District
- Collaborated closely with parents and students to achieve highest growth in reading and writing district-wide along with fellow ELA department members.
Azusa Unified School District-Slauson M.S
10.1995 - 07.1998
- Effectively developed team teaching skills with ELD and mainstream students.
- Janet Allen trained and utilized block-scheduled Language Arts classes with her strategies.
- Trained in UC Irvine Multicultural Writing Project
- Collaborated in a highly effective, student-centered team on cross-curricular units of study
- Coached students in after-school drama presentations throughout the years
- 8th grade Language Arts and Drama teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CAMaster of Education - EPOL Learning Design And Leadership
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2024
08.2018
Clear Credential-English
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California12.1993
Skills
- Incorporate technology creatively within CCSS lessons for greater student engagement in online/hybrid learning
- Encourage teacher-parent communication through use of Remind/Google Classroom
- Design and differentiate curriculum for diverse student needs
- Discipline maintained through understanding and compassion directed to behavior modification
- Successful completion of Social Studies West-E grades 6-12
- Establish diverse learning-modality teaching to capture attention and hold interest
- Results-focused through student driven data
- Garnered Donors Choose grants for alternate seating and standing options to support choice and sustained engagement for all learners
- Extensive work with PLC team to develop student-centered, data-informed, anti-racist curriculum for student success
Additional Information
Professional References
LeeAnn Alfano
Principal, Bonney Lake Elementary
leeann_alfano@sumnersd.org
253-229-9360
Susan Smith
Asst.Principal
River HomeLink-Battle Ground School District
360.334.8223
Robin Cerato
former principal at Glacier Middle School
mscerato@gmail.com
602-717-0882
Quote
You never know how deep the snow until you wrestle a grizzly bear.
Timeline
6th/7th/8th Grade ELA/Reading Intervention/Social Studies Teacher
Sumner Bonney Lake School District
09.2017 - 08.2020
7th/8th grade ELA
White River School District-Glacier M.S.
09.2014 - 06.2017
Team Leader-7th grade ELA/Reading
Mill Creek Middle School
09.2007 - 06.2014
Tustin Unified School District-Columbus Tustin M.S
10.1998 - 07.2001
Azusa Unified School District-Slauson M.S
10.1995 - 07.1998
Clear Credential-English
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature
University of California, Irvine
Master of Education - EPOL Learning Design And Leadership
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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