Jonna Adams
Wymore,NE
Summary
Passionate teacher with over 20 years of experience developing and implementing curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Knowledgeable in behavior modification. Dedicated to individualized student care. Provide a safe learning environment that fosters growth of students both academically and emotionally.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Southern Public Schools
Wymore, NE
08.2001 - Current
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicate frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporate multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Helpe students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Plan lessons and activities to cover required course material.
- Collaborate with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Assess student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized exams to help meet the requirements of state standards.
- Implement technologies into classroom, boosting student understanding of subject matter.
Assistant Manager
City Of Wymore - Wymore Aquatic Center
Wymore, NE
04.2017 - Current
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Hired, trained and evaluated team members to meet departmental standards and goals.
- Maintained filtration system and other aquatic systems within facility to support proper operations.
- Adjusted pool chemical balance to maintain general water cleanliness.
- Oversaw and managed lifeguard staff by monitoring attendance and performance.
- Empowered workers to independently handle common issues and maintain strict safety standards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Southeast Community College
Beatrice12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Peru State College
Peru, NE12.2000
Master of Science - Cirriculum & Instruction/Instructional Technology
Peru State College
Peru, NE05.2007
No Degree - Media Specialist/Library
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NESkills
- Classroom Instruction
- Instructional Strategies
- Academic Programs
- Cirriculum Instruction
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Observations and Assessments
- Instructional Improvements
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Behavior Redirection
- Classroom Technology Implementation
Affiliations
- Social Studies Committee
- Technology Committee
- DIBELS Tester
- Southern Sports Booster President
- Nebraska Education Association (NEA)
Certification
- Nebraska Teaching Certificate
Timeline
Assistant Manager
City Of Wymore - Wymore Aquatic Center
04.2017 - Current
Teacher
Southern Public Schools
08.2001 - Current
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Southeast Community College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Peru State College
Master of Science - Cirriculum & Instruction/Instructional Technology
Peru State College
No Degree - Media Specialist/Library
University of Nebraska At Omaha
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