Roxie Jones
Fairview,TN
Summary
Am seeking an opportunity to teach Special Education in Williamson County Schools. Am currently attending Lipscomb University through the WCS Cohort program. Am on track to receive Masters in 2025.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Parapro/Special Education Department
Williamson County Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Provide one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student needs, share insights, and develop effective intervention plans aligned with their unique strengths and challenges.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, analyzed data, and monitored progress to inform instructional decisions and guide interventions.
- Enhance student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction tailored to individual needs.
- Coordinate with general education teachers to modify curriculum materials, ensuring accessibility for all learners in inclusive setting.
- Monitor student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Lead activities that developed students physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Improve student behavior and social skills through implementation of positive reinforcement strategies and consistent classroom management techniques.
- Provide emotional support to students and families.
- Redirect students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Improve behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Help students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Teach students in self-contained and resource environments.
- Establish a collaborative atmosphere by working closely with teachers who provide additional support during instruction time or one-on-one sessions as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Collaborate with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Facilitate small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Professional Songwriter
Self Employed Writer
01.1997 - 01.2019
- Full time songwriter and performer.
- 2000 #1Billboard Country Song
- 2001 Grammy Nominated Song
- 2002 Recording Contract with DreamWorks Records
- 2003 Nashville Songwriter's Association Award "Top Ten Songs I Wish I'd Written"
- 50+ songs recorded with 5 charting on Billboard.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TNSkills
- Public Speaking
- Team building
- Self-Directed
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent People Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Social Perceptiveness
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
2023/24 WCS Employee of the Year Renaissance High School
Timeline
Parapro/Special Education Department
Williamson County Schools
08.2021 - Current
Professional Songwriter
Self Employed Writer
01.1997 - 01.2019
Master of Arts - Special Education
Lipscomb University
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