Hi, I’m
Shana Jones
San Diego,CA
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
2023.04 - Current (1 year & 5 months)
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
2017.08 - 2022.09 (5 years & 1 month)
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
2015.08 - 2017.07 (1 year & 11 months)
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
2011.08 - 2015.06 (3 years & 10 months)
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
2008.08 - 2011.06 (2 years & 10 months)
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
2023.04 - Current (1 year & 5 months)
Education Specialist
High Tech Elementary
2017.08 - 2022.09 (5 years & 1 month)
Kindergarten Teacher
High Tech Elementary
2015.08 - 2017.07 (1 year & 11 months)
First Grade Teacher
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter School
2011.08 - 2015.06 (3 years & 10 months)
First Grade Teacher
Sacred Heart Academy
2008.08 - 2011.06 (2 years & 10 months)
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
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