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Rachel Jones

Traverse City,MI

Summary

Skilled in classroom instruction and proactive problem-solving. Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Spanish Teacher and Mentor

SOS Learning Lab and Diploma and Careers Institute
02.2023 - Current
  • Assigned approximately 40 students to work one on one and encourage earning their high school diploma.
  • Responsible for building and maintaining relationships, communicating with students and parents and encouraging daily and weekly work in their classes.
  • Works closely with community agencies to assist students in need of intervention.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Tutored students through challenges and issues in project and assignment completion.

Career Advisor

Michigan Works!
04.2022 - 02.2023
  • Managed detailed digital and physical records of 50+ clients who participated in the WIOA program.
  • Created life and career development activities to ensure client success in their programs.
  • Developed relationships with community partners, including post-secondary training providers and human service agencies.
  • Met with customers one-on-one to develop customized training, education and employment goals. Communicated their value to potential employers.
  • Established strong relationships with local employers, expanding networking opportunities for clients seeking new career paths.

Senior Publishing and Marketing Consultant

Jenkins Group, Inc
06.2006 - 04.2022
  • Optimized outcomes by suggesting and implementing new product promotion - combining and upselling products.
  • Increased business through independent research and development of targeted list of potential custom book clientele.
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Educated and advised potential clients of our firm's services. Listened to clients' needs and objectives in order to maximize their success and ensure product satisfaction leading to repeat sales.

Certified Spanish Teacher

Cherryland Middle School and Park Ridge Schools
06.2000 - 06.2006
  • Educated students in grades K-10 in speaking and understanding Spanish culture.
  • Researched and single-handedly executed the development of foreign language curriculum for the middle school Spanish department.
  • Provided leadership to students by being selected as a student council advisor by the Sophomore class.
  • Prepared students in speaking a second language by introducing thought-provoking and rigorous curriculum to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Education

Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH

Skills

  • Self-Motivated
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Adaptability to Change
  • Proactive
  • Critical Thinking
  • Relationship Building
  • Professional ethics
  • Database Management
  • Self-directed mindset
  • Client Advocacy
  • Problem-solving skills

Timeline

Certified Spanish Teacher and Mentor

SOS Learning Lab and Diploma and Careers Institute
02.2023 - Current

Career Advisor

Michigan Works!
04.2022 - 02.2023

Senior Publishing and Marketing Consultant

Jenkins Group, Inc
06.2006 - 04.2022

Certified Spanish Teacher

Cherryland Middle School and Park Ridge Schools
06.2000 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Education

Wittenberg University
Rachel Jones