Jessica Jones
Canton,GA
Summary
Experienced education leader with strong focus on fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Skilled in curriculum development, staff mentoring, and conflict resolution. Known for adaptability, reliability, and commitment to meeting evolving needs of both students and faculty. Equipped to make significant impact through effective team management and strategic planning.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead EIP Interventionist/RTI Chair
Sixes Elementary School
01.2020 - Current
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed school wide testing and benchmark data on student needs and progress decreasing the percentage of students in Tier 2 and 3 to less than 5%.
- Developed Teacher Toolbox to provide teachers with professional development in high impact Tier 1 interventions to improve instruction, behavior, and attendance resulting in an improvement in benchmark scores schoolwide doubling growth in grades K-5.
- Presented Teacher Toolbox to CCSD principals at SIC meeting which resulted in coaching other schools on the implementation of Teacher Toolbox.
- Served as PBIS chair improving school wide behavior, designed a sensory room for students, created service projects and peer buddies, and built school morale for teachers and students.
- Developed class lists to increase FTE for EIP students, helping to reduce class sizes and allowing for EIP interventionists to coach teachers through modeling, common planning, and data analysis support.
Elementary Teacher
Sixes Elementary School
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Participated in developing Standards Based Report Card, developing rubrics and participated in training other elementary schools on evaluating student performance using this model.
- Served as School Council Teacher Representative informing parents and community members on school data results.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers and student teachers, sharing best practices and offering support during their transition into the profession.
- Collaborated with special education staff to ensure the successful inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education classroom setting.
- Created a K-2 Literacy PLC to improve literacy instruction, develop a common vocabulary,
- Participated as a SEEK-ES team member to model engaging and rigorous instruction to increase attention in all learners.
Elementary Teacher
Oak Grove Elementary School
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Supported special education inclusion efforts by adapting lessons and working closely with specialists to meet individual student needs. My classroom was recorded and shared across the district to develop a model for an inclusion classroom.
- Served on school committees focused on improving instructional practices, furthering professional growth, and advancing educational initiatives including: Building Leadership Team, Assessment Team, School Climate Chair, Student Council Representative, and SST General Education Representative
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance by creating individual student portfolios and "Home Kits" to build a connection between the home and school.
Elementary Teacher
Jackson Elementary School
01.2002 - 01.2006
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Southern University
01.2002
Educational Specialist - Curriculum and Instruction
Piedmont University
01.2020
Master of Arts - Reading and Literacy
Walden University
01.2006
Skills
- Relationship-Driven
- Differentiation
- Data Analysis
- Student Engagement
- Collaboration
- Organized
- Instructional coaching
- Behavior management
Certification
- Microsoft Innovative Educator
- Gifted Endorsement
- Special Education Consultative
- Elementary Education (P-5)
- Orton Gillingham
- LETRS
Recognitions
- 2002, Leadership/Service Award, Georgia Southern University
- 2002, Phi Delta Kappa Education Award, Most Outstanding Early Childhood Educator, Georgia Southern University
- 2013, Charlie Lovern “Human Spirit Award”, Improving the education of students with disabilities, Dekalb County School System
- 2017, Golden Apple Recipient, Gamma Eta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society
- 2020, Shine Bright Award, Sixes Elementary School
- 2021, Teacher of the Year, Sixes Elementary School
Timeline
Lead EIP Interventionist/RTI Chair
Sixes Elementary School
01.2020 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Sixes Elementary School
01.2014 - 01.2020
Elementary Teacher
Oak Grove Elementary School
01.2006 - 01.2014
Elementary Teacher
Jackson Elementary School
01.2002 - 01.2006
Educational Specialist - Curriculum and Instruction
Piedmont University
Master of Arts - Reading and Literacy
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Southern University
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