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Kai A. Jones

Orlando,FL
Kai A. Jones

Summary

Jones 462 N. Terry Ave 0924 Orlando, Florida | 561-339-0959| Kai.ajones@icloud.com


Compassionate Community Health Worker and Educator with 10 years of experience in fast-paced positions. Committed to helping community members improve wellness through hands-on support and education. Dedicated healthcare professional adept at coordinating training, paperwork and specific community-based resources. Exceptional communication and planning abilities with an organized and thorough nature.

Overview

27
years of professional experience

Work History

Orange County Public Schools, Timber Creek High School
Orlando, Florida

Expert Integrated Science Instructor
01.2022 - 07.2023

Job overview

Responsible for supervisory and management of students aged15-18 facilitating learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.

Worked with team members,as part of Professional Learning Community, to plan and develop new course material, lesson plans, and assessments.

Used analytical skills to ensure that assigned science bench marks met departmental standards. Reviewed and provided feedback on lessons and assessments.

Created and organized intervention programs to increase student academic achievements in science.

Cultivated safe student centered environment while overseeing day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.

Adapted my leadership styles to a variety of situations.

Sensitive to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility situations to foster advancements for 186 students taking my course..

Florida Department Of Health In Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach, FL

Environmental Specialist II Air Pollution Control
2008 - 2011 (3 years)

Job overview

  • Served as Outreach Coordinator for Palm Beach County Air Pollution Control Division. Working 2 health fairs weekends monthly.
  • Liaised with 7 county departments to develop and maintain environmental-related programs, procedures, and compliance tasks.
  • Tracked key compliance metrics and implemented systems to improve performance.
  • Identified training monthly for environmental compliance and implemented training to operations and other team members.
  • Released reporting and recordkeeping to meet environmental regulations.
  • Developed and executed initiatives to improve environmental knowledge and awareness.
  • Conducted air quality monitoring and analysis of air pollutants.
  • Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.
  • Formulated and implemented long-range plans for environmental programs.
  • Assisted with development of health and safety plans for hazardous materials.
  • Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
  • Served as technical consultant on environmental policies
  • Consultant Palm Tran Service Board maintaining regulatory compliance.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Conducted 3 school safety inspections per month, documented violations, and suggested compliance before follow-up inspections.
  • Monthly guided professional and public health education classes on knowledge about air quality. Organized activities for schools and communities to promote air quality awareness.
  • Published Pollution Prevention Coalition annual report and Bi-Annual Air Pollution Control report for Palm Beach County, Florida.
  • Recruited and supervised volunteers( State employees) for community outreach events.
  • Excellent customer service by obtaining information to determine issues about air quality and communicated ways to improve.

Florida Department Of Health Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach, FL

Environmental Community Service Specialist
06.2004 - 01.2007

Job overview

  • Publicized community services to maintain positive public relations with community members.
  • Prepared weekly written and oral reports about community service programs.
  • Received and resolved average of 50 calls each week regarding complaints and problems.
  • Scheduled and held classes, special events and senior and athletic programs.
  • Recruited community members for projects and activities.
  • Organized educational forums, meet-ups and pitch events to promote networking and connectivity between entrepreneurs, service providers and funders.
  • Conducted feasibility studies and recommended actions for proposed projects.
  • Developed innovative programs and activities based on analysis of community needs and interests.
  • Addressed and resolved neighborhood problems and complaints tactfully to maximize satisfaction.
  • Gathered and analyzed cultural, educational, social and demographic data about community to guide local program development.
  • Implemented PACE-EH activities to promote resources to community members.
  • Drafted press releases, new letters, brochures and public service announcements to promote programs.

Palm Beach County School District
West Palm Beach, FL

Alternative Education Instructor
10.2004 - 06.2006

Job overview

  • Improved 403 students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Met with students, parents, and administrators every Thursday to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners using strategies like peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Helped 403 students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Orange County Department Of Children And Families
Orlando, FL

PUBLIC ASSSISTANCE SPECIALIST
06.1996 - 02.1998

Job overview

  • Implemented strategies to enhance the quality of social services.
  • Assisted 5-8 clients per day conducting needs assessments identifying critical areas of public assistance including AFDC, Food Stamps, and Medicaid /Medicare.
  • Developed and maintained accurate records of programs and services.

Education

American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington,

Master of Science from Public Health- Health Promotions Management
12.2022

University Overview

  • Study Health Promotions Management
  • As a health promotion manager,, I practiced the science and art of helping people, organizations, and communities change lifestyle behaviors to improve health, resulting in decreased chronic disease rates and healthcare costs.
  • Integrating business, science, and the art of health promotion, I developed managerial skills with scientific and clinical knowledge through coursework including exercise physiology, human biochemistry, behavioral psychology, and nutrition.
  • Relevant Coursework/ JOb-related Coursework: Health Communications, Evaluation of Health Programs , Worksite Health Promotions, Behavioral Health, and Data Analysis in Health Science.
  • Participated as lead development, implementation, and management of social marketing evaluations related to African American Menopausal campaigns and activities(project).
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance on formative research and message testing to inform and improve social marketing and communication activities for a broad range of audiences including community-based stakeholders, healthcare providers, and community influencers.
  • Provide expert consultation on evaluation, health communication, and behavioral science in the development and execution of branch- and team- level strategic plans for American University's AhealthyU. A wellness and work-life assistance program.


The University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
San Marcos, CA

96 Hours of Course Work from Allied Health -Physical Therapy

University Overview

  • Work Field of Study Allied Health Physical Therapy.
  • Involved with the delivery of health-related services pertaining to identifying, evaluating, and preventing diseases and disorders.
  • Dietary and nutrition services
  • Rehabilitation and health systems management. Graduation, to include your, here and a brief summary of relevant coursework, awards, and honors
  • Relevant Coursework: Patient Care for multiple locations, Healthcare Business Management, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neurological Dysfunction Diagnosis, Geriatric physical therapy, Pediatric physical therapy, Biomechanics, Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation, Electrotherapy and Coding, Human Anatomy, Biochemistry, Human Physiology, General Pathology, Pharmacology, and Payment Policy Issues in physical therapy.

Savannah State College
3219 College St. Savannah, GA 31404

Bachelor of Science from Marine Biology
06.1995

University Overview

  • This undergraduate degree prepared me to address marine resource and coastal environmental issues through research, education, and outreach. Savannah State College's location on a salt marsh with ocean access and marine laboratory facilities allowed for incorporating field and laboratory opportunities into its courses.
  • As a student, I kept a research log, developed seminar presentations, and submitted formal written research reports. The classroom, field, and laboratory work helped to build my technical, scientific, communications, and ethics skills.
  • Internship recipient at the University of Texas, Port Aransas, Texas studying the Red drum and beading practices of ornamental fish.
  • As a speaker present and shared my research at the Oceanography and Limnology Conference in Reno, Nevada. Presenting to various audiences.
  • Work as a Graduate teaching assistant with Bridges to Research at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Ft. Pierce, Florida, and Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, Savannah, Georgia.
  • The Chemistry minor specifies a series of courses that provides a broad introduction to the main thrusts of modern chemistry; general, organic, and physical. The Chemistry minor includes substantial laboratory work, including general organic and physical chemistry.
  • Dean's List Fall 94, Winter 94 And Spring 95
  • Honor Roll Fall 92, Winter 93
  • Relevant Coursework Quantitative Analysis, Biostatistics,Information Systems, Research, Environmental Analysis and Techniques, Technical Writing & Information Systems
  • Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
  • Extracurricular Activities: Savannah States' Adaptive Aquatics Instructor, Savannah State Marching Tigers Band; Quintessence, Dance Ensemble ( Obsidian Dance Repertory), Navy ROTC Sailing I &II , College Life Guard,and Summer Camps Aquatic Facilitator.

Skills

Ability in/to:

  • Providing advice and assistance to public, private, or non-profit organizations/agencies on matters relating to provision of public health activities Community-Based Resources Health Screening & Prevention Strategies Active Listening Critical Thinking
  • Identify public health product problems and issues as related to unsafe or ineffective use by lay users or health professionals Marketing Materials Problem-Solving Social Perceptiveness Issue Resolution
  • Research and analyze all aspects of use such as lay user/patient education via information directed through health professionals Public Health Information Dissemination Campaign Design Improvement Plans Collaboration / Partnering
  • Establish and applies evaluation criteria and standards for multiple programs to measure monitor and ensure standards of adequacy, legal and regulatory compliance requirements, and program effectiveness
  • Planned, implement, and presented training systems for health practitioners, researchers, and other professionals
  • Identify needs for improvement and methods and resources required to accomplish improvements
  • Design, implement, and evaluate health programs in environmental health
  • Social marketing of public health concepts, products, demography, epidemiology, health economics/health financing, and health system strengthening
  • Ability to ensure integrated US government strategies and programs to improve health of country's citizens and to support achievement of USG foreign policy objectives
  • Design projects and programs, with appropriate budgets, to meet needs identified in health sectors
  • Ensure successful implementation of health projects, including managing procurement and human resources
  • Monitor, evaluate, and report which projects are achieving purpose-intended results
  • Advise senior Agency leaders on technical health policy and approaches
  • Talent to work with partner country health officials in project design and implementation and to negotiate with senior host country officials to improve outcomes
  • Ready to coordinate with international agencies, bilateral donors, private sector other donors, NGOs, faith-based institutions, and other key stakeholders to provide public health sector assistance
  • Oral Communication: Expresses information, ideas, or facts to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account audience,information both technical, sensitive, or controversial Make clear and convincing oral presentations Listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately
  • Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information for, facts, ideas, or messages in succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, which is appropriate for intended audience
  • Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills: Shows courtesy and empathy to others; develops and maintains effective relationships; effectively deals with individuals who are difficult or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and cultures; is sensitive to individual differences and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility concerns
  • Management: Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of development projects, including human and financial resource allocation
  • Problem-Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations
  • Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations Is sensitive to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility situations to foster advancements of team members
  • Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; works with others towards agreement; negotiates mutually acceptable solutions
  • Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information; advises others on technical issues
  • Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity; can operate in fragile country environments

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Documented and resolved Community environmental concerns which led to Canal clean up and community lighting Improvements- PACE-EH Program.
  • Savannah State University National Alumni Association Diamond Life Member.
  • Silver Star achievement with Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc.
  • Girl Scout Lifetime Member and Alumni. Troup Leader
  • Play Group Coordinator position Mocha Moms Inc.
  • Volunteer Positions...
  • Citrus Valley High School Parents Teachers Students Association (PTSA), Redlands, California 08/2014-6/2019
  • Miami Children’s Hospital, Nicklaus Outpatient Center, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 05/2013 -6/2014
  • Miami Children’s Hospital, Dan Marino Outpatient Center, Weston, Florida 03/2013 - 03/2013
  • Jupiter Medical Center, Jupiter, Florida 05/2013 -06/2014
  • Fairway Physical Therapy Center, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 01/13 - 04/2014

Additional Information

Additional Information

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Specialized Training /Seminars

Specialized Training /Seminars
  • Efficacy Training- Department of Health.
  • Verbal Judo Tactical communication training.
  • HERO Forum 22 Intern Amelia Island, Florida Conference
  • Participant in the AMHPS (Association of Minority Health Professions Schools) research program colloquium, Atlanta, Georgia.
  • State of Florida Biology Teaching Certification.
  • MAPP(Mobilizing for Action through Planning) workshop series.
  • TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)training.
  • Teaching Diverse Populations and Integrative Technology course work.
  • Disney World Epcot Center - Living Seas Diver Intern, Orlando, Fl.
  • University of Texas Research Internship, Port Aransas, TX.
  • PADI scuba certified.
  • Red Cross CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard certified.

Timeline

Expert Integrated Science Instructor
Orange County Public Schools, Timber Creek High School
01.2022 - 07.2023
Environmental Specialist II Air Pollution Control
Florida Department Of Health In Palm Beach County
2008 - 2011 (3 years)
Alternative Education Instructor
Palm Beach County School District
10.2004 - 06.2006
Environmental Community Service Specialist
Florida Department Of Health Palm Beach County
06.2004 - 01.2007
PUBLIC ASSSISTANCE SPECIALIST
Orange County Department Of Children And Families
06.1996 - 02.1998
American University
Master of Science from Public Health- Health Promotions Management
The University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
96 Hours of Course Work from Allied Health -Physical Therapy
Savannah State College
Bachelor of Science from Marine Biology
Kai A. Jones