Hi, I’m
Jonathan Jones
Teacher
Hinesville,GA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Liberty County Board of Education, excelling in curriculum development and project-based learning. Skilled in fostering student development through differentiated instruction and effective classroom management. Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, enhancing student engagement, and utilizing data-driven insights to optimize learning outcomes. Results driven professional with experience in social service and education across a 20+ year career.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
2
Languages
Work History
Liberty County Board of Education
Teacher in Social Science
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices, strategies, and resources for teaching social sciences effectively.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion within the classroom through culturally relevant curriculum materials and activities.
- Enhanced student comprehension of complex social science topics by using visual aids, multimedia presentations, and hands-on learning experiences.
- Implemented project-based learning activities to help students apply social science concepts to real-world situations and develop problem-solving skills.
- Utilized various assessment methods to evaluate student progress, adjusting instructional approaches as needed based on data-driven insights.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Gads Hill Center
Youth Program Manager
09.2019 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with parents, teachers, and other stakeholders to ensure program success and accountability.
- Leveraged partnerships with community organizations and businesses to provide additional resources and services for participants.
- Managed budgets, resources, and staffing effectively to deliver high-quality services within project limitations.
- Evaluated program effectiveness regularly using both qualitative and quantitative measures to identify areas for improvement or expansion.
- Designed comprehensive curricula that aligned with state standards and catered to diverse learning styles within the youth population.
- Addressed complex behavioral issues among participants through targeted intervention strategies that fostered conflict resolution skills development.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
Community Consolidated School District 168
Substitute Teacher, K-12
08.2006 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Education
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ
Master of Science from History
05.2001
University of PhoenixPhoenix, AZ
Master of Science from Psychology
05.2001
Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI
Bachelor of Science from Family Studies
05.2001
Bakersfield CollegeBakersfield, CA
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts And Sciences
05.2001
Skills
Academic writing
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved intervention which led to improved education.
- Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
- Completed extra training to further help students under care.
- Enhanced student learning with out of the ordinary classroom projects.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Teacher in Social Science
Liberty County Board of Education
07.2022 - Current
Youth Program Manager
Gads Hill Center
09.2019 - 07.2021
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Community Consolidated School District 168
08.2006 - 09.2019
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science from History
05.2001
University of Phoenix
Master of Science from Psychology
05.2001
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science from Family Studies
05.2001
Bakersfield College
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts And Sciences
05.2001
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