Kathryn M. Jones
Sparta,WI
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Virtual Teacher
Open Sky Education Inc
09.2024 - Current
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed high quality materials to be delivered in the online space or in the in person classroom.
- Developed high quality videos through the use lof Loom and with incorporating feedback from the directors
- Worked with Google slides with creating materials to use with the videos and in classrooms.
Substitute Teacher
Melrose Mindoro School District
09.2024 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
Substitute Teacher
Teachers on Call
09.2024 - Current
- Worked for the Sparta Area School District as a substitute teacher mostly at the lower grade levels
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Black River Falls School District
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Currently occasionally sub in the district, when needed as well.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
Special Education Early Childhood Teacher
Melrose Mindoro School District
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Designed and implemented Individual Education Programs (IEP) for children
- Full time Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
- Worked with children with disabilities ages 3-6 in the regular education classrooms and in pull-out
- Students ranging from behavior difficulties to students with failure to thrive and seizure disorders
- Have knowledge of and have used: PBIS, RtI, SMART board, Handwriting without Tears, Boardmaker, writing IEP's, Battelle Developmental Inventory-3, Vygotsky, curriculum writing, visual supports for students with autism, Battelle Early Academic Survey, Trauma Informed schools, behavior plans, use of TD Snap communication app on the iPad, Everyday Speech for Social Emotional development, explored different ELA curriculums with the kindergarten team, some Science of Reading training and the use of Fundations Phonics, Ages and Stages developmental screener and planning of Child Development Days
Special Education Early Childhood Teacher
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District
08.2011 - 08.2022
- Designed and implemented Individual Education Programs (IEP) for children
- Full time Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
- Worked with children with disabilities ages 3-6 in the regular education classrooms and in pull-out
- Also with first graders
- Students ranging from behavior difficulties to students with failure to thrive and seizure disorders
- At the pre-kindergarten team-taught with a regular education pre-k teacher
- Have knowledge of and have used: PBIS, RtI, SMART board, Handwriting without Tears, Boardmaker, writing IEP's, Battelle Developmental Inventory-3, Vygotsky, curriculum writing, visual supports for students with autism, Battelle Early Academic Survey, Trauma Informed schools, behavior plans, Conners EC, ASQ
Special Education Program Support Teacher
Sparta Area School District
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Taught the 2008-2009 school year as a half time early childhood special education teacher and half time as a teacher of students with Learning Disabilities at an elementary school
- Designed and implemented Individual Education Programs (IEP) for children
- 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 school years full time early childhood special education teacher
- At the pre-kindergarten team-taught with a regular education pre-k teacher
- Have knowledge of and have used: PBIS, RtI, SMART board, Handwriting without Tears, Boardmaker, Skyward, writing IEP's, Battelle Developmental Inventory-2, Vygotsky, curriculum writing
Classroom Teacher
Chileda Institute
08.2003 - 08.2008
- Understanding of TEACCH ideas and theories and practical use of these ideas in a classroom
- Designed and implemented Individual Education Programs (IEP) for children and young adults
- Based IEP's off of the Wisconsin Alternative Assessment for various grade levels
- Taught for two years at the vocational center working with 16 to 21 year olds
- Taught for one year as a classroom teacher of 8 to 12 year olds
- Taught for two years as a classroom teacher of 12 to 16 year olds
- Certified by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) in proper ways to deal with a crisis
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Completed the Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate Program at UW-La Crosse, 2003
Education
Early Childhood Special Education License -
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI01.2011
Reading License - Early Childhood
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI12.2014
Teacher's Certification - Cognitive Disabilities Emphasis
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI08.2001
Skills
- Learning strategies: Science of Reading, differentiated instruction, TEACCH training, CORE words, familiar with the use of ACC devices
- Assigning and grading work
- Data analysis
- Special needs students; written IEPS and reports, followed behavior plans, wrote behavior plans
- Social-emotional learning training
- Student-centered learning
- Critical thinking
- SMART board aptitude, Google Slides, BOOM cards, Seesaw
- Group instruction
- Curriculum development
- Positive role model and mentor
- Student records management
- Family involvement
Certification
- Special Education Cross-Categorical, 6-21, WI #801
- Cognitive Disabilities, 6-21, WI #810
- Early Childhood Special Education, 0-8, WI #809
- Early Childhood Education, 0-8, WI #70-777
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Black River Falls School District
11.2024 - 12.2024
Virtual Teacher
Open Sky Education Inc
09.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Melrose Mindoro School District
09.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Teachers on Call
09.2024 - Current
Special Education Early Childhood Teacher
Melrose Mindoro School District
08.2022 - 06.2024
Special Education Early Childhood Teacher
Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District
08.2011 - 08.2022
Special Education Program Support Teacher
Sparta Area School District
08.2008 - 06.2011
Classroom Teacher
Chileda Institute
08.2003 - 08.2008
Reading License - Early Childhood
Viterbo University
Teacher's Certification - Cognitive Disabilities Emphasis
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
- Special Education Cross-Categorical, 6-21, WI #801
- Cognitive Disabilities, 6-21, WI #810
- Early Childhood Special Education, 0-8, WI #809
- Early Childhood Education, 0-8, WI #70-777
Early Childhood Special Education License -
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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