To instruct, motivate, and provide developmental skills and services to an environment seeking ambitious and humbly motivated employees. Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
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Octavia D. Jones
Atlanta,Ga.
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Start Program
DEI Early Headstart Lead
02.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Managed the development and implementation of standard work documents, ensuring consistency in operations while maximizing efficiency.
- Designs and implements DEI training, tools, and assessments, and provides subject matter expertise on DEI topics
- Teaching lessons about DEI
- Supporting students, families, and staff
- Providing resources for students, families, and staff
- Leading staff professional development on anti-bias education
- Monitoring support mechanisms for underrepresented students
- Working with teachers and counselors to create support systems
Dreamchaser Learning Academy
Founder
03.2013 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Founded Learning Center that enrolled 12 children under two supervised instructors
- Developed early learning programs that supported 'Bright from the Start' requirements for enrollees
- Created a learning environment that fostered flexible hours of operations for non-traditional work life parents.
Friendship Childcare Learning Center
Lead Instructor
06.2010 - 03.2012
Job overview
- Lead instructor for 3-year-old toddler group
- Provided substitute instruction to the Doughtery County School System
- Prepared progress reports for parents concerning students’ progress.
Education
Albany Technical College
Diploma from Early Childhood Education
05.2012
University Overview
Albany Technical College
Associates from Marketing Management
05.2010
University Overview
Albany State University
B.S. from Business Management
05.2009
University Overview
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Special Needs Students
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Child Development
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Learning Strategies
- Innovative lesson planning
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Student Records Management
- Team Building and Motivation
- Teamwork and Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Positive Attitude
- Strong Work Ethic
- Special Education
- Student Support
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Social Development
Volunteerandinterest
Volunteerandinterest
- Friendship Girl Scout Troop 40271 Leader
- Cathedral of Praise Woman’s Ministry
- Cathedral of Praise Youth Ministry
- Cathedral of Praise Outreach Ministry
Timeline
DEI Early Headstart Lead
Head Start Program
02.2022 - Current
Founder
Dreamchaser Learning Academy
03.2013 - 06.2018
Lead Instructor
Friendship Childcare Learning Center
06.2010 - 03.2012
Albany Technical College
Associates from Marketing Management
Albany State University
B.S. from Business Management
Albany Technical College
Diploma from Early Childhood Education