Mary Jones
Educator
Decatur,GA
Summary
Accomplished Educator Specialist successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
In addition, I'm always eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I have a clear understanding of meeting my students needs and helping other educators around me . Overall, I'm motivated to learn, grow and excel within my educational career.
Overview
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Language
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Certifications
12
12
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade General Education Teacher
West Manor Elementary, Atlanta Public School District
08.2022 - Current
- Partnered with administrators to develop and implement effective classroom policies and management strategies.
- I designed and developed instructional materials that aligned with learning objectives to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Interacted with students, stakeholders and parents, analyzed learning issues, created action plans and offered challenges with encouragement.
- Enhanced professional skills to adapt to evolving educational standards and cultural needs.
Elementary Math/Science Teacher
Gideons Elementary
04.2017 - 08.2022
- Identified diverse student needs and implemented targeted strategies to enhance competency and foster development
- Managed stakeholder communication by maintaining collaborative partnerships with students, community, partner teacher, and faculty
- Applied best practices in math and science to ensure student mastery and promote academic growth
- Met goals of data expectations with student growth in 80% of students passing Georgia miles stones test through meeting objectives of the Common Core curriculum
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Primary Teacher
Canby Lane Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Integrated creative learning strategies into lessons to capture student interest; including models, group projects and singing Facilitated community engagement through various activities and organizations
- Organized and created learning centered activities to increase mastery of various primary subject content area's
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Reinforced positive behavior by affirming efforts and celebrating student accomplishments.
Primary 1st grade Teacher
International Academy of Smyrna
08.2011 - 08.2015
- Prepared and modified lessons according to Georgia performing standards and Common Core.
- Identified emotional, intellectual, and physical issues hindering student learning and researched recommended courses of action to support their development.
- Identified individual student needs and facilitated personalized support to help each child develop their potential and foster a positive learning environment.
- Directed class discussions to encourage engagement with key concepts, promote critical thinking about complex problems, and explore overarching themes.
K-2 Integrated Primary Teacher
Rising Son Christian Academy
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Implemented diverse teaching methods and strategies to enhance student learning and foster academic excellence.
- Differentiated instruction for a classroom of eight students in grades K-2
- Implemented many methods, strategies, concepts and skills to ensure a student to excellent education
- Communicated regularly with parents, students, and faculty to provide constructive feedback and collaboratively develop instructional strategies.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
Education
Specialist of Education - Childhood Education
Georgia Southwestern University
Americus, GA 07.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Curriculum and instruction
Central Michigan University
Global Campus Virtual 03.2012 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta GA 08.2006 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Richard Gahr Highschool
Cerritos, CA 06.2002 - 05.2006
Skills
Multitasking
Communication/Good Listener
Detail Oriented
Teamwork and Collaboration
Group facilitation and presentations
Student achievement
Accomplishments
- Achieved 80% of students passing GA Milestones 2019 through effectively helping students meet curriculum objectives.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of teaching strategies to help with student math misconceptions.
Affiliations
- Association of Information Technology Professionals
- PAGE educators Association
Additional Information
M.A Researcher
- Conducted Primary source research at numerous archives on Juvenile correction strategies
- Observed and studied Correlation and Coefficient Scatter plot analysis for delinquent youth in order to organize data
- Examined publication history through multiple resources in order to find Relation between education and Crime
- Examined Literature and explored publication records in order to do a fine analysis of the Curriculum Process
Certification
Certified Teacher Level T6 certification (P-5)
Timeline
3rd Grade General Education Teacher
West Manor Elementary, Atlanta Public School District
08.2022 - Current
Specialist of Education - Childhood Education
Georgia Southwestern University
07.2017 - 08.2018
Elementary Math/Science Teacher
Gideons Elementary
04.2017 - 08.2022
Primary Teacher
Canby Lane Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Curriculum and instruction
Central Michigan University
03.2012 - 08.2015
Primary 1st grade Teacher
International Academy of Smyrna
08.2011 - 08.2015
K-2 Integrated Primary Teacher
Rising Son Christian Academy
08.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Clark Atlanta University
08.2006 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Richard Gahr Highschool
06.2002 - 05.2006