Dr. Mark A. Jones

Served 7 HEET principals and schools as critical instructional support to oversee the implementation of the school’s instructional learning plan as outlined in the Single Plan for Student Achievement and the Black Student Achievement Plan. Aligned student needs with resources to ensure academic engagement and enhanced SEL. Led the creation and implementation of the BSAP Innovation Capacity Building Grant, providing logistic and administrative support to over 230 grantees in over 150 schools districtwide with the site principal to lead the development and implementation of instructional initiatives and strategic plans that close the achievement gap and ensure that students achieve high academic standards and graduate "Ready for the World" by reaching the Board-approved 16 success indicators. This effort resulted in improved student attendance at 5/7 schools, academic growth through increased student engagement in all seven schools, and enhanced student SEL and maintenance throughout.

• Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates, and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
• Interacted with USA's largest DCFS Team, 80+ School Districts, Dependency Court, Criminal Court, and clients to identify educational needs and requirements.
• Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
• Created and presented data using MS Excel spreadsheets and other MS Office tools.
• Devised tools and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor production.
• Met and trained 100+ project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
• Assessed performance and program effectiveness while maintaining contractual and internal performance requirements.
• Resolved problems and providing solutions to customers by communicating requirements to subordinates.

• Directed day-to-day education program operations and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
• Developed curriculum and lesson plans and achieve objectives of each course.
• Planned and implemented over 30 staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Evaluated programs and monitor implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
• Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents, and school officials.
• Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
• Checked instructor lessons and communication for quality of education and assistance offered to students.

• Coordinated training for districts and charter schools by creating webinars, tutorials, and training manuals, maintaining consistent quality of educational programs.
• Researched state-of-the-art teaching techniques to present new methods to instructors to help enhance teaching skills.
• Developed solution strategies and evaluate opportunities for new products or line extensions.
• Met with hundreds of students to conduct individual assessments to determine academic and mental health needs.
• Facilitated constructive and regular communications between educators and parents via telephone and email.
• Collaborated with 80+ educators, school administrators, and external professionals in IEP development.
• Updated school curriculum to integrate technology and produce quality student education.
• Performed detailed and comprehensive evaluations of teaching and support staff.
• Provided lesson planning and pacing support to help educators analyze data and apply it to instruction.
• Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff to assess education standards and classroom policies and implement changes based on data.

• Sr, Director of Research & Evaluation, Pupil Records & Instructional Technology (3 yrs); HR Administrator (2 yrs.); MS Principal (7 yrs.).
• Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Evaluated programs and monitor implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
• Directed day-to-day operations of an education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
• Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents, and school officials.
• Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
• Maintained program files, records, databases, and websites to gather research and prepare and submit State and Federal reports.
• Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures, and departmental events to drive the mission and values of the institution.
• Analyzed instructor, student, and class trends to make proactive decisions about program operations.
• Organized and allocated resources required support of1200+ students and 80+ instructors.
• Facilitated development of program structure within classrooms to formulate and implement student and school achievement goals.
• Monitored overhead, prepared budgets, and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
• Acquired grants and other sources of funding for educational programs and projects and drafted proposals and agreements to support proper allocation.
• Planned, administered, and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
• Negotiated interest-based union agreements as part of the district's team.

• School of Education Administration
• Instruct cohort methods courses encompassing administrative leadership, administrative technology, education law, and education research methods.
• Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
• Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
• Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
• Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
• Organized, prepared, and revised Educational Leadership course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
• Designed and distributed over 50 feedback forms to continually improve teaching skills and develop stronger connections with students.
• Applied a multitude of valid methods to employ and assess students' understanding of content.
• Showed excellent interpersonal dialogue skills ensuring student retention of subject matter.
• Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports, and documents

• Enlisted to oversee daily functions of PK–8 schools with more than 700 students and 80+ certificated and classified/unclassified personnel
• Guided recruitment of staff and assignment for in-service programs, monitoring performance, documenting observations, and conducting evaluation conferences
• Designed, analyzed, and enhanced curricular and extracurricular activities for scholars to reflect student achievement and growth in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains
• Partnered with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on program needs
• Established master schedules and procedures for supervision of students and planned daily school activities
• Performed regular safety inspections, reviewed emergency procedures, and executed drills for emergencies and disasters
• Spearheaded process to become California Distinguished School (completed in 2004), a designation honoring California’s most exemplary public schools for making substantial gains in narrowing the achievement gap
• Formulated an effective student discipline management system that generated significant improvements in behavior
• Promoted and supported the development of innovative instructional technology programs, coaching and aiding teachers in their efforts to pilot specific initiatives as needed.
• Directed day-to-day operations of the education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
• Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve the objectives of each course.

• Participated in drafting district’s annual budget and delivered explanations of school programs for interested community members
• Aided in recruitment and choice of professional and paraprofessional personnel and guided on-going professional improvement for teachers in multiple areas encompassing assessment, pedagogy, and curriculum development
• Produced student-driven curricula and pedagogues for Project Science for Early Educational Development (SEED), an NSF-funded program and facilitated corresponding teacher training for Project SEED and created computer based assessment for the Daytime Astronomy module
• Served as consultant for UCLA’s Graduate School of Education in the areas of Educational Technology and Science.
• Represented PUSD and California Institute of Technology at the K–12 High Performance Computing Conference held at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center.
• Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
• Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
• Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
• Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
• Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
• Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
• Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
• Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
• Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
• Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants (e.g., Casey Family Foundation, School Policing Partnership Grant).

• Managed STEM curricular design teams planned and developed staff and teachers in 7 states and 34 school districts and oversaw budget development and implementation of large-scale grants with NASA and JHU-CTY
• Coordinated the education section of NASA’s "KIDSAT" program (now “EarthCam”) and presented at local, state, and federal levels
• Lead a summer project funded by NSF in collaboration with the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center at Johns Hopkins
• Promoted program courses, activities, and accomplishments, both internally and externally, to boost recruitment and retain a diverse student body.
• Analyzed budget and implemented financial plans for academic programs and related events.
• Monitored and tracked students' academic progress using mixed methods to encourage successful learning outcomes.
• Recruited and hired Educators to help implement program initiatives.
• Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.