Shovon Jones
Cuthbert,GA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Southwest Georgia Community Action Council, excelling in curriculum development and individualized instruction. Expert in fostering a safe learning environment while enhancing student engagement and academic growth. Adept at data analysis and effective communication with parents, ensuring compliance and collaboration for optimal student success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Start Teacher
Southwest Georgia Community Action Council
Moultrie, GA
08.2012 - Current
- Established a safe, nurturing environment that fostered student learning and development.
- Monitored student progress to promote cooperation and academic growth.
- Collaborated with teachers to plan field trips aligned with curriculum objectives.
- Oversaw student behavior during recess to maintain a positive atmosphere.
- Create lesson plans that are incorporated with the curriculum.
- Input data to keep progress of the students' development.
- Overall, make sure they stay safe, happy, and productive.
Paraprofessional
Randolph County Board Of Education
Cuthbert, GA
08.2006 - 05.2011
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations within classroom environment.
- Prepared tailored instructional materials for specific classroom activities.
- Taught daily life skills to enhance practical knowledge among students.
- Distributed essential supplies, including pencils, paper, textbooks, and workbooks.
- Assists the teacher by providing instructional and non-instructional support to students, particularly those with special needs or who require individualized attention.
- Assist with managing the classroom environment, keeping it organized, and ensuring a safe, positive learning space.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA01-2013
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Data analysis
- Lesson planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Parent communication
- Individualized instruction
- Team collaboration
- Supervision of classroom activities
- Parent-teacher conferences
- Creative thinking
- Mandated reporter training
- Age-appropriate curriculum
Affiliations
- Being a well rounded educator means nurturing the whole child academically, socially, emotionally, and physically, which also partnering closely with families and communities.
- Shopping, spending time with my family, reading urban fiction and making time for myself.
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the year twice.
- Recognized for taking the initiative to help other teachers with their class.
- I was appointed to be the Peer Coach at Head Start
Certification
- I've taken training on:
- Autism
- Child Abuse and neglect
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Strengthening Families Georgia: An Effective Approach to Supporting Families and Communities
- Learning Language: Birth to 36 Months
- Caring for a Child with a Disability: Helping Families Cope
- Understanding Autism: An Overview of Symptoms and Characteristics Across the Spectrum
- Simple Strategies for Working With Children on the Autism Spectrum
Timeline
Head Start Teacher
Southwest Georgia Community Action Council
08.2012 - Current
Paraprofessional
Randolph County Board Of Education
08.2006 - 05.2011
Master of Arts - Education
Ashford University
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