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Shana Jones

San Diego,CA
Shana  Jones

Summary

  • Creative Freelance Copywriter with an eye for detail and a passion for crafting stories. Skilled in utilizing new techniques and keeping up with the latest trends in writing.
  • Background in Elementary Education. Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

Rising Tide Social, Soul Gate Healing

Freelance Copywriter
04.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Wrote advertising copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality.
  • Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
  • Improved search result rankings with targeted SEO strategy.
  • Reviewed and edited final copy for accuracy and to correct grammar errors.

High Tech Elementary

Education Specialist
08.2017 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Designed, drafted, and wrote lesson plans designed to enhance students' attention and engagement by evaluating and adapting coursework to individual needs.
  • Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students and families to increase engagement.
  • Conducted 1:1 and small group instruction
  • Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
  • Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans, and renew enrollments.

High Tech Elementary

Kindergarten Teacher
08.2015 - 07.2017

Job overview

  • Implemented focused lessons for reading readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
  • Employed evidence-based methods of classroom teaching and direction.
  • Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
  • Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.

Old Town Academy K-8 Charter School

First Grade Teacher
08.2011 - 06.2015

Job overview

  • Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
  • Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
  • Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.

Sacred Heart Academy

First Grade Teacher
08.2008 - 06.2011

Job overview

  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.

Education

Comprehensive Copywriting Academy
, Remote

No Degree from Copywriting

High Tech High Graduate School of Education
, San Diego, CA

Special Education Credential from Special Education
05.2018

San Diego State University
, San Diego, CA

Masters in Literacy from Literacy in Education
05.2014

San Diego State University

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
05.2007

University of Maryland - College Park
, College Park, MD

Bachelor of Arts from Fine Arts
05.2003

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Email Marketing
  • Copywriting
  • Email Communication
  • Product Research
  • Writing Revision
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Social Media Content Writing
  • Copy Editing

Timeline

Freelance Copywriter

Rising Tide Social, Soul Gate Healing
04.2023 - Current

Education Specialist

High Tech Elementary
08.2017 - 09.2022

Kindergarten Teacher

High Tech Elementary
08.2015 - 07.2017

First Grade Teacher

Old Town Academy K-8 Charter School
08.2011 - 06.2015

First Grade Teacher

Sacred Heart Academy
08.2008 - 06.2011

Comprehensive Copywriting Academy

No Degree from Copywriting

High Tech High Graduate School of Education

Special Education Credential from Special Education

San Diego State University

Masters in Literacy from Literacy in Education

San Diego State University

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

University of Maryland - College Park

Bachelor of Arts from Fine Arts
Shana Jones