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Kathleen Jones
Manorville,NY
Summary
Driven by a results-focused approach, I leveraged critical thinking and staff management skills to enhance operational efficiency and foster community engagement. Achievements include mentoring staff towards professional growth and significantly increasing participant engagement through innovative training sessions. Versatile teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Comdata Business Systems
Assistant Manager
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
St. Patrick's School
Child Abuse Prevention Facilitator
09.1998 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
- Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.
- Served as a resource for trainees post-session completion by providing follow-up support via email or phone consultations.
St. Patrick's School
Elementart Teacher
09.1998 - 03.2009
Job overview
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
- Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.
- Enhanced student motivation and participation through the development of diverse, hands-on learning experiences.
- Supported special education inclusion efforts by adapting lessons and working closely with specialists to meet individual student needs.
- Served on school committees focused on improving instructional practices, furthering professional growth, and advancing educational initiatives.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Led extracurricular activities such as after-school tutoring programs, enhancing student success beyond the classroom setting.
- Fostered critical thinking skills in students through inquiry-based instruction methods that challenged them to analyze complex ideas.
Education
St. John's UniversityJamaica, NY
Master of Science from School Psychology, Education
05.1998
University Overview
- Dean's List
- Liberty Partnership Program (Government program working with Inner City at-risk Adolescents.
St. John's UniversityJamaica, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology Education
05.1995
University Overview
- Dean's List
- Golden Key Honor Society
St. Anthony's High SchoolSouth Huntington, NY
High School Diploma
06.1991
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Public Speaking
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Child Development
- CPR
- Lifeguard
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Management
- Community Outreach
- Data Analysis
- Lifeguard certification
- CPR and AED Training
- Community Service
- Relationship Building
- Community Engagement
Additional Information
Youth Director, Volunteer with the homeless , elderly, and cancer patients.
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Comdata Business Systems
03.2023 - Current
Child Abuse Prevention Facilitator
St. Patrick's School
09.1998 - 01.2020
Elementart Teacher
St. Patrick's School
09.1998 - 03.2009
St. John's University
Master of Science from School Psychology, Education
St. John's University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology Education
St. Anthony's High School
High School Diploma
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