Kasey Jones
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable credentialed teacher with background in guest teaching, fostering positive learning environment and adapting to diverse classroom settings. Demonstrated ability to engage students through innovative lesson plans and effective classroom management. Proven skills in communication and collaboration, ensuring productive interactions with students and staff.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Guest teacher
San Juan Unified School District
Carmichael, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Substitute teacher for elementary schools grades kindergarten through fifth grade throughout the district. Requirements included following lesson plans, correcting student behaviors, technology and assignment creation as necessary. Also required accepting and supporting the diversity found at each school site.
- Long-term substitute for second grade class at Mariemont Elementary School. Developed lesson plans utilizing Benchmark Press, Envision Math, Studies Weekly and Twig. Worked with school administration and parents to ensure that all students needs were met. Facilitated appropriate classroom movement, and created a positive classroom community by encouraging students to actively participate in lessons and other classroom activities.
- Summer school teacher for first through third grade at Camp Invention. Created lesson plans based on the scientific concepts and prepared and presented art projects to meet the artistic component of the summer school program.
Teacher
Twin Rivers Unified School District, Dry Creek
Rio Linda, CA
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Developed instructional strategies, in collaboration with other third grade teachers, to engage students in curriculum based on third grade students California State Common Core Standards.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Student teacher
Village School
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Student taught a combination first/second grade classroom, subjects including math, ELD, social studies and physical education. Worked collaboratively with an experienced master teacher to create and present daily lessons, monitor student behaviors and make adjustments as necessary. Prepared a 10-day lesson plan, recorded and analyzed several of the lessons and taught the class independently for two weeks at the end of the semester.
Student teacher
Coyle Avenue Elementary School
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Assisted master teacher in fifth grade async classroom in conjunction with credentialing requirements, prepared lesson plans, engaged students in lessons, scaffolded assignments to meet student needs, recorded lessons and analyzed teaching practices.
Education
Teaching Credential - Masters in Education, Social Emotional Learning
National University
Bachelor of Arts - English
San Diego State University
05.1997
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Fostering student involvement
- Diverse teaching strategies
- Project-based learning
- Curriculum implementation
- Differentiated instruction
- Effective classroom management
- Targeted literacy strategies
Certification
California Commission on Teaching Credentialing Multiple Subject Teaching Preliminary Credential
Timeline
Teacher
Twin Rivers Unified School District, Dry Creek
08.2024 - 10.2025
Student teacher
Village School
11.2022 - 02.2023
Guest teacher
San Juan Unified School District
03.2021 - Current
Student teacher
Coyle Avenue Elementary School
01.2021 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English
San Diego State University
Teaching Credential - Masters in Education, Social Emotional Learning
National University