NaTasha M. Jones
Newark,New Jersey
Summary
Enthusiastic Elementary School Principal with 18 years experience in academic landscape, with expertise in developing teacher leaders and problem-solving. Committed transformational leader with strengths in educational planning and childhood guidance seeking a full-time leadership position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Versed in preparing annual school budgets and implementing improvements to reduce costs, I am a focused education professional with a master's degree in administration with experience helping students and staff achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships. Ambitious with career success building strong, effective teams of inspired educators and support staff. Collaborated with teachers and administrators to improve student understanding of material and provide better teaching methods. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
New Horizons Community Charter School
Newark , New Jersey
10.2017 - Current
- Responsible for administration and supervision of elementary (K-8) school and all programming with nearly 700 students and 60+ staff.
- Developed and maintained effective educational program consistent with State and Federal guidelines and philosophy, policies and goals of School Board of Trustees
- Met and conferred with students, parents, faculty, and staff; maintained records and files
- Led and facilitated School Improvement Committee to implement Strategic Plan
- Prepared and presented reports to School Board of Trustees
- Led and facilitated transformation of school into results-oriented collaborative learning community
- Created and maintained school culture and climate that fostered high levels of student and teacher learning and growth
- Coordinated and worked with District Administrative Personnel on school issues
- Highly praised by both cooperating staff and mentors for creativity and wonderful enthusiasm
- Admired by both cooperating staff and mentors for amazing rapport with students and families
- Hired teachers and organized Staff Professional Development, including New Staff Orientation
- Overseen school-wide morning announcements and performances
- Observed and evaluated teachers in classroom environment
- Met with parents/guardians to discuss students’ academic performance, attendance, and high school readiness
- Established after-school study program; provided on-campus after-school supervision 3 days per week
- Directed and organized Monthly Staff Meetings
- Collaborated with school counseling team and district administrators to advise and support excessively truant or lower-performing students.
Vice Principal
New Horizons Community Charter School
Newark , New Jersey
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Assisted School Principal in leadership, coordination, supervision and management of school program and operation for 593 students in Kindergarten through Grade 6
- Assisted Principal in developing and maintaining effective educational program consistent with State and Federal guidelines and philosophy, policies and goals of School Board; met and conferred with students, parents, faculty and staff; maintaining records and files; prepared State and District-Level reports
- Assisted Principal with overall operations of school; interpreted and enforced school district policies and regulations
- Assisted Principal in transformation of school culture into results-oriented collaborative learning environment
- Served in role of Principal in absence of School Principal.
Supervisor of Mathematics
New Horizons Community Charter School
Newark , New Jersey
07.2013 - 01.2017
- Observed, supervised, and evaluated daily operations of teachers and support staff to further school's vision of excellence
- Assisted with curriculum development instructional strategies and lesson planning and oversaw classroom activities that created environment conducive to learning for 477 students in Kindergarten through Grade 5
- Created and maintained lasting meaningful partnerships with community education institutions ranging from private to non-profit to higher education
- Evaluated employee performance, coached teachers, and trained teachers to improve weak areas.
- Collaborated with District Level Administrators, Newark Public Schools District (NPS), NJ Department of Education (NJDOE), and greater school community on school expansion project.
- Promoted District's vision and provided team leadership.
4th Grade Teacher
New Horizons Community Charter School
Newark , New Jersey
07.2012 - 06.2013
- Planned and implemented creative educational activities in Math and Science utilizing High Scope and Creative Curriculum
- Constructed developmentally appropriate curriculum-based lesson plans designed to accommodate all styles of learning for 84 students
- Provided comfortable learning environment for students by exhibiting enthusiasm and positive reinforcement
- Evaluated developmental progress of students through anecdotal records, District-Level Benchmarks, and NJ State Assessment in Mathematics and Science
- Maintained positive relationship with students, staff, and families
- Attended various professional developments opportunities presented by school district, faculty meetings, grade-level meetings, parent conferences, family nights, and back-to-school night
Kindergarten Teacher
New Horizons Community Charter School
Newark , New Jersey
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Instructed 21 children between ages 5 and 6 in Everyday Mathematics and Balanced Literacy
- Integrated hands-on approach and creative strategies to meet needs of all diverse learners and encourage student participation
- Developed inventive instructional activities to help enhance educational learning process among students in all subject areas
- Prepared students for First Grade readiness by developing curriculum to improve understanding of letters and sounds of alphabet, including sight words
- Utilized behavior modification techniques to promote positive behavior in classroom environment.
2nd Grade Teacher
Community Charter School Of Paterson
Paterson , NJ
01.2009 - 06.2011
- Collaborated and instructed 27 students in self-contained classroom, in inclusion setting
- Monitored students' progress by re-assessing, evaluating and modifying instruction as needed
- Developed and prepared various lesson plans/projects
- Implemented and differentiated instruction for student with various learning styles
Program Manager
Education Station (formerly Sylvan) Supplemental Education Services
Kearny , New Jersey
07.2005 - 07.2008
- Successfully transitioned from part-time SES Tutor to full-time Program Manager.
- Supervised over 20 classroom teachers in various cities/School Districts within Passaic and Essex Counties to ensure implementation and effectiveness of SES After School Program
- Coached Classroom Teachers and tutored students in grades Kindergarten through Eight
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team
SES Tutor (Part-time)
Sylvan Learning Center, Supplemental Education Services
Kearny , New Jersey
10.2004 - 06.2005
- Tutored 32 students in Kindergarten through Eighth Grades in English Language Arts and Mathematics instruction
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships among staff and students
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Worked with students and families to understand needs and provide excellent service
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous student improvement
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
5th Grade Teacher
Paterson Public Schools
Paterson , New Jersey
09.2003 - 06.2005
- Instructed 27 students' between ages of 9 and 12 in areas of Literacy, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science
- Monitored students progress, re-assessed, evaluated and modified instruction
- Implemented and differentiated instruction for students with various learning styles
- Administered Diagnostic Assessments for students
- Conferenced with Administration and parents regarding curricula programming and students' academic progress
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
Education
Post Master School Administrator-Superintendent - Superintendent Certification Program
Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ12.2021
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership: Administration/Supervision
Felician University
Lodi, NJ05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Criminal Justice
Delaware State University
Dover, DE05.2002
Skills
Passionate and effective educator with 20 years experience working in urban traditional Public School and Charter School settings, combining ethics and experience from various roles to coach teachers in efforts to support staff development and improve instruction Completed administration internships in Newark, New Jersey Experience in planning and executing school-wide initiatives Effective leader and dedicated team player Experience with conducting fundraisers and writing grant proposals Classroom experience with array of grade levels Highly skilled in following areas :
- Schedule Preparation
- Organization and Time Management
- Leadership
- Good listening skills
- Decision Making
- Active Listening
- Conflict Resolution
- Collaboration
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Team building
- Program Description Writing
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Federal, State and Local Regulations Adherence
- Curricula Evaluation
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Positive Learning Environment
- Hiring Recommendations
- Professional Development Planning
- School Improvements Planning
- Registration Management
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Corrective Actions
- Employee Motivation
- Status Updates
- Status Meetings
- Policy and Procedure Modification
- Effective Planning
- Instructional Technology
- Curriculum Change Needs
- Google Calendar
- Parent Meetings
- New Program Review
- Job Assignments
- Staff Leadership
- School Logistics Programs Oversight
Affiliations
- Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Timeline
Principal
New Horizons Community Charter School
10.2017 - Current
Vice Principal
New Horizons Community Charter School
01.2017 - 09.2017
Supervisor of Mathematics
New Horizons Community Charter School
07.2013 - 01.2017
4th Grade Teacher
New Horizons Community Charter School
07.2012 - 06.2013
Kindergarten Teacher
New Horizons Community Charter School
01.2012 - 06.2012
2nd Grade Teacher
Community Charter School Of Paterson
01.2009 - 06.2011
Program Manager
Education Station (formerly Sylvan) Supplemental Education Services
07.2005 - 07.2008
SES Tutor (Part-time)
Sylvan Learning Center, Supplemental Education Services
10.2004 - 06.2005
5th Grade Teacher
Paterson Public Schools
09.2003 - 06.2005
Post Master School Administrator-Superintendent - Superintendent Certification Program
Caldwell University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership: Administration/Supervision
Felician University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Criminal Justice
Delaware State University
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