Kathleen Jones
Nokomis,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Haddon Township School District
Westmont, NJ
09.1996 - 06.2023
- Provided passionate and high quality education to students
- Maintained a positive learning environment for students and a healthy work environment with coworkers
- Skilled in all aspects of classroom operations, curriculum development, evaluation of student progress, coordination with faculty, parents, and administration, and facilitation of positive learning environments.
- Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum to teach students grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
- Promoted cultural awareness among students by introducing them to Hispanic customs and traditions through class activities.
- Attended professional development workshops related to teaching strategies for second language learners.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environment to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
World Language Department Chair (Facilitator)
Haddon Township School District
Westmont, NJ
09.2012 - 06.2023
- Managed finances and budgeted yearly allowance for the department
- Ordered all materials and supplies; monitored inventory and organization of equipment and materials for department
- Created academic schedules and managed time for teachers in the department
- Developed and utilized strong communication and leadership skills
- Actively participated in group discussions about the student's academic learning environment with other department chairs
- Tasked with conducting and leading meetings to discuss topics of growth and development as teachers.
Receptionist
O'Hara & Company Nail Salon
Somerdale, NJ
10.1993 - 08.1996
- Answered incoming calls, schedules and confirmed appointments.
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
- Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
- Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.
- Processed customer payments using cash registers or point-of-sale terminals according to company policies and procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
Insurance Claims Processor
Traveler's Insurance Company
Voorhees
06.1991 - 08.1993
- Responsible for reviewing and screening clients insurance claim submissions
- Obtained and verified the clients information and maintained client privacy
- Collaborated with insurance agents and beneficiaries to ensure that claim payments are processed
- Organized, delegated, and collaborated with coworkers and management to improve customer service experience.
Substitute Teacher
Sarasota County School District
Sarasota, Florida
10.2024 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Implemented lesson plans to engage diverse student learning styles.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
Education
Masters in the Art of Teaching -
Marygrove College
04-2001
Teachers Certification Program: Spanish/Pedagogy -
Rowan University
12.1995
Bachelors in Communications -
Glassboro State College (New Name: Rowan)
05.1991
Associate of Arts -
Camden County College
12-1988
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Completed budgeting and ordering of supplies as the Facilitator of the World Language Department
- Fluency in Spanish, comprehension, literature, and linguistics (native speaker)
- Developed leadership skills organizing/delegating tasks, solving problems, and achieving daily team goals
- Commended for demonstrating professionalism, prioritization, and communication in the workplace
- Time Management
- Scheduling
- Organization Skills
- Positive and Professional
- Multitasking and Prioritization
Certification
New Jersey Teachers Certification K-12 in Spanish Education, 05/01/95 - Present
Awards
Prominent Hispanic Award of Camden County, NJ, 10/01/06
This award proudly celebrates Hispanic achievements of influential Hispanic community members
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Sarasota County School District
10.2024 - Current
World Language Department Chair (Facilitator)
Haddon Township School District
09.2012 - 06.2023
Spanish Teacher
Haddon Township School District
09.1996 - 06.2023
Receptionist
O'Hara & Company Nail Salon
10.1993 - 08.1996
Insurance Claims Processor
Traveler's Insurance Company
06.1991 - 08.1993
Masters in the Art of Teaching -
Marygrove College
Teachers Certification Program: Spanish/Pedagogy -
Rowan University
Bachelors in Communications -
Glassboro State College (New Name: Rowan)
Associate of Arts -
Camden County College