KENYA JONES

Cerritos,USA

Summary

As a dedicated educational professional with nearly three decades of foundational classroom experience and field instruction, I have successfully managed diverse administrative responsibilities that directly support student and teacher achievements. I am eager to leverage this extensive expertise to become an impactful school administrator. My goal is to drive systemic compliance, mentor instructional staff, and establish an empathetic, inclusive environment that fosters the long-term success of the Special Education academic community.

Overview

Certification

years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)

Special Education Montebello Unified School District

09.2023 - Current

Provide instructional leadership, coaching, and professional development to special education teachers and support staff on evidence-based practices and curriculum modifications.
Serve as a key liaison between district administration and school sites to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local special education regulations.
Guide school-site teams through complex IEP processes, conflict resolution, and behavioral intervention planning to support student success.
Analyze student data to identify achievement gaps and collaborate with educators to implement effective Response to Intervention (RTI) strategies.

Education Specialist – Home Hospital Teacher

Montebello Unified School District

08.2019 - 09.2023

Support and provide academic instruction to students with mod/severe disabilities in their home or hospital setting.
Collaborated with parents and guardians to ensure that students were receiving adequate support at home.
Adapted teaching methods based on the strengths and weaknesses of each student.
Communicated regularly with parents and guardians via email or phone calls regarding student progress.
Collaborated with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Assessed students' abilities using various forms of assessment including written tests, presentations, projects, and portfolios.
Trained staff members on best practices for engaging students in remote learning environments.
Integrated interdisciplinary activities into lessons to enhance understanding of content areas.

Special Education Specialist

Los Angeles County Office of Education

09.1997 - 06.2019

Created positive learning environments for special needs students with a variety of disabilities including Orthopedic Impairments, Emotional Disturbance, Autism, Multiple Disabilities, and students with Developmental Delays.
Established and maintained cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schools.
Employed a range of instructional materials to meet different learning styles.
Demonstrated knowledge of IEPs, 504 Plans, RTI Processes, and Functional Behavioral Assessments.
Participated in professional development activities aimed at increasing knowledge about current trends in special education research and practice.
Assisted in assessing changing curricular needs and offered plans for improvements.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop appropriate interventions and accommodations.
Supervised and guided assistants and aides working with students.
Utilized technology resources such as computers and software programs for teaching purposes when appropriate.
Wrote grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Education

Master of Science (M.S.) - Special Education

National University

Los Angeles

04-2006

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Human Development

California State University

Long Beach, CA

05-1997

Skills

Instructional Leadership: Teacher Education, Team Teaching & Collaboration
Pedagogy: Learning Modalities, Creative Instruction Style, Instructional Materials Creation

Domain Knowledge: Special Education Administration, Compliance & IEP Processes