SHERILYNN JONES
Dougherty County School System
McDonough,Georgia
1
Certification
33
years of professional experience
Elementary School Teacher with graduate preparation in Early Childhood Education and Master of Science and Education Specialist degrees. Delivers 16–25 standards-based lessons weekly to 21–28 students in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies across Pre-K through fourth grade, using differentiation, small-group instruction, and formative assessment to support student growth. Builds structured classrooms, communicates with families through 21–35 updates per month, and reinforces intervention and enrichment for diverse learners.
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
10 Months- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and retention of core subjects.
- Fostered a positive classroom culture that encouraged collaboration, respect, and active participation among students.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles within classroom environment.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student development and address individual needs effectively.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, improving overall classroom performance in standardized tests.
- Established strong parent-teacher relationships to ensure open lines of communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Boosted confidence in mathematical concepts by employing hands-on activities and real-world applications.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Second Grade Elementary School Teacher
10 Months- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Integrated technology into lessons to improve student engagement and understanding.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student development and performance.
- Established consistent communication with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful relationships among students.
- Strengthened parent-teacher partnerships by conducting informative conferences, timely updates, and sharing resources for at-home support.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to identify areas of improvement and modify teaching methods accordingly.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices and implement school-wide initiatives.
- Assessed student progress regularly through various evaluation tools, adjusting lesson plans as needed.
- Organized extracurricular events and field trips, providing engaging educational experiences outside the classroom setting.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards, and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Utilized classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.
- Supported English Language Learners by adapting lessons to meet their linguistic needs and facilitate language acquisition.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Implemented project-based learning activities to encourage creativity and critical thinking skills in students.
Elementary School Teacher
30 Years 3 Months- 32 Years of Professional Teaching Experience
- Grade-level experience includes:
- Pre-K – 2 years
- First Grade – Primary area of teaching experience
- Second Grade – 1 year
- Third Grade
- Fourth Grade – 1 year
- SECOND GRADE TEACHER
- Planned and delivered standards-based instruction in reading, English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
- Developed engaging lessons aligned with Georgia academic standards and district curriculum requirements.
- Taught foundational and developing reading skills, including phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and written response.
- Provided explicit instruction in writing, grammar, spelling, sentence development, and written communication.
- Taught mathematics concepts including place value, addition and subtraction, measurement, time, money, geometry, data, and problem-solving.
- Used hands-on activities, manipulatives, technology, learning centers, small groups, and independent practice to reinforce instruction.
- Differentiated instruction based on students' academic readiness, learning styles, strengths, and areas of need.
- Administered formative and summative assessments and used results to guide instruction and provide intervention or enrichment.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, grades, attendance, and academic progress.
- Established classroom procedures and positive behavior expectations that supported a safe and productive learning environment.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding academic progress, behavior, classroom activities, and ways to support learning at home.
- Collaborated with special education teachers, interventionists, administrators, counselors, and other professionals to address individual student needs.
- FIRST GRADE TEACHER
- Provided comprehensive instruction in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
- Built strong foundations in phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
- Used guided reading, small-group instruction, literacy centers, and individualized interventions to meet varying reading levels.
- Taught handwriting, spelling, grammar, sentence construction, and beginning composition skills.
- Developed students' number sense and taught addition, subtraction, place value, measurement, geometry, time, money, and mathematical problem-solving.
- Created developmentally appropriate lessons using hands-on activities and real-world learning experiences.
- Monitored student progress through observations, assessments, work samples, and performance data.
- Developed intervention and enrichment activities based on individual student needs.
- Established consistent classroom routines and implemented positive classroom management strategies.
- Promoted independence, responsibility, cooperation, problem-solving, and positive peer relationships.
- Maintained regular communication with families through conferences, progress reports, phone calls, newsletters, and other communication methods.
- Collaborated with grade-level colleagues to plan instruction, analyze student data, and develop strategies for improving achievement.
- PRE-K TEACHER
- Created a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom environment for young learners.
- Planned learning experiences supporting early literacy, mathematics, science, language development, fine and gross motor development, and social-emotional growth.
- Introduced letter recognition, letter sounds, early writing, vocabulary, counting, number recognition, patterns, shapes, and other school-readiness skills.
- Used centers, play-based learning, music, movement, art, stories, manipulatives, and hands-on exploration to promote learning.
- Observed and documented children's developmental progress and used observations to plan individualized learning experiences.
- Helped students develop independence, self-regulation, communication, cooperation, and appropriate classroom behaviors.
- Established daily routines that prepared students for a successful transition to kindergarten.
- Communicated with parents regarding developmental progress, classroom expectations, and strategies for supporting learning at home.
- THIRD GRADE TEACHER
- Planned and implemented standards-based instruction appropriate for third-grade learners.
- Provided instruction in assigned academic content areas while reinforcing literacy, vocabulary, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Helped students transition from primary-level foundational skills to more independent reading, writing, and learning.
- Used whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction to address differences in student achievement.
- Incorporated hands-on investigations, technology, collaborative activities, and real-world applications into instruction.
- Assessed student learning and used performance data to reteach standards and provide intervention or enrichment.
- Prepared students for grade-level assessments by integrating standards review into daily instruction.
- Maintained a structured classroom environment that encouraged responsibility, independence, and academic achievement.
- FOURTH GRADE TEACHER
- Planned and delivered rigorous, standards-based instruction appropriate for fourth-grade students.
- Provided instruction with an emphasis on mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, conceptual understanding, and real-world application.
- Modeled multiple strategies for solving problems and encouraged students to explain and justify their mathematical thinking.
- Used manipulatives, visual models, technology, cooperative learning, and real-world examples to strengthen understanding.
- Differentiated instruction for students requiring remediation, additional practice, or advanced learning opportunities.
- Analyzed assessment data to identify learning gaps and adjust instruction.
- Prepared students for classroom, district, and state assessments through standards-based daily instruction.
- Encouraged students to develop organization, responsibility, independence, and effective study habits.
- Worked collaboratively with teachers, administrators, families, and support staff to promote student success.
- LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- First Grade Team Leader
- Provided instructional and organizational leadership for the first-grade team.
- Coordinated collaborative planning, instructional expectations, assessments, and grade-level activities.
- Facilitated communication between teachers and school leadership.
- Supported colleagues with instructional planning, classroom management, and problem-solving.
- Encouraged teamwork and consistency in implementing curriculum and school expectations.
- Fourth Grade Team Leader
- Provided leadership and instructional support to the fourth-grade teaching team.
- Led and participated in grade-level planning meetings to ensure consistent implementation of curriculum and academic standards.
- Coordinated instructional pacing, assessments, common assignments, and grade-level activities.
- Assisted teachers with analyzing student performance data and identifying appropriate intervention and enrichment strategies.
- Facilitated collaboration among teachers to share instructional strategies, resources, and best practices.
- Served as a liaison between fourth-grade teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, and other school personnel.
- Communicated administrative information, school expectations, deadlines, and instructional updates to team members.
- Assisted with coordinating parent meetings, special programs, field trips, testing schedules, and grade-level events.
- Supported team members in addressing instructional, behavioral, and classroom management concerns.
- Promoted a positive team environment focused on collaboration, professionalism, student achievement, and continuous improvement.
- Curriculum Council Committee Member
- Represented the grade level and school in curriculum discussions and planning.
- Collaborated with educators and administrators regarding curriculum implementation and instructional improvement.
- Shared curriculum information and recommendations with grade-level colleagues.
- Assisted with reviewing instructional practices, resources, standards, and student achievement needs.
- Mentor/Supervising Teacher
- Supervised and supported new teachers and student teachers.
- Modeled effective instructional practices, lesson planning, assessment, classroom management, and professional responsibilities.
- Observed instruction and provided constructive feedback and guidance.
- Helped beginning educators develop confidence, organization, and effective classroom practices.
- Shared professional knowledge and strategies developed through extensive elementary teaching experience.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Implemented assessment strategies to monitor student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a positive classroom environment that fosters student growth.
- Integrated technology tools into lessons to enhance student learning experiences and engagement.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and address concerns collaboratively.
- Organized extracurricular activities that promote social skills and teamwork among students.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Led initiatives for curriculum development, aligning educational objectives with state standards and best practices.
Education
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - Early Childhood Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Early Childhood Education
Bachelor's Degree - Education
Skills
Reading & literacy instruction
Phonics & phonemic awareness
Mathematics instruction
Classroom management
Curriculum development
Literacy intervention design
Reading diagnostic assessment
Curriculum mapping
Standards alignment
Instructional coaching
Lesson planning
Differentiated instruction
Assessment data analysis
Teacher mentoring
Instructional walkthroughs
Data cycle facilitation
School improvement planning
Literacy coaching
Cross-grade collaboration
Adult learning facilitation
Certification
- Georgia Professional Educator Certification
- Early Childhood Education
- Teacher Support Specialist Certification
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Dougherty County School System
07.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Second Grade Elementary School Teacher
Dougherty County School System
07.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Elementary School Teacher
Mitchell County Board Of Education
01.1992 - 04.2022Read More
Georgia Southwestern State University
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) from Early Childhood Education
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Albany State University
Master of Science (M.S.) from Early Childhood Education
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Albany State University
Bachelor's Degree from Education
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