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Sydney Jones

Sydney Jones

Columbia,SC

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to work to meet the needs of the community. I'm eager to contribute to achieving a common goal.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Outreach Coordinator

South Carolina State Museum
10.2023 - Current
  • Develop connections with educational leaders, strengthening the museum's presence in the community.
  • Increase education and awareness of Astronomy content through digital portable planetarium programs that comply with South Carolina state science standards.
  • Maintained and organized the school year's outreach schedule, including regular correspondence with interested professionals and invoice management.
  • Trained fellow educators at the museum on the proper handling of the portable planetarium and the teaching of the standards-based astronomy content.

Educator

South Carolina State Museum
08.2023 - Current
  • Welcome field trip groups from schools across the state into the building and assist them in getting organized and familiar with the building.
  • Teach STEAM programs that comply with South Carolina state standards.
  • Spring Break and Summer camp content development: developing creative, engaging, educational activities, ordering and organizing relevant materials, writing and filming clear, detailed instructions for the activities for forthcoming summer camp staff.
  • Participate in and assist with year-round public programs such as Christmas events, museum anniversaries, historical celebrations (e.g. Douglass Day), etc.

Summer Camp Educator

South Carolina State Museum
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Taught STEAM content and facilitated relevant educational activities for campers.
  • Worked together with fellow staff to ensure that all campers remained safe while in our care (i.e., all staff were required to participate in 60 hours of training before summer camp began that included CPR certification, how to work with kids with various needs and disabilities, museum safety procedures in case of an emergency, etc.).
  • Communicated occasionally with caregivers regarding the day’s activities.
  • Wrote incident reports and daily updates as necessary that went home to caregivers (e.g. in the event of an injury or altercation with another camper).
  • Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Education Staffing Solutions
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Filled in for elementary, middle, and high school (k-12) teachers in their absence throughout the school year in Lexington-Richland School District Five.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
12.2023

Skills

  • Written and verbal communication

  • Community Outreach

  • CPR/AED

  • Training staff

  • Understanding and meeting the various needs of different students

  • Program Management

  • Nonprofit experience

  • Organizational Skills

  • Standards comprehension

  • Showmanship

  • Creative problem solving

Languages

Italian
Professional Working

Timeline

Outreach Coordinator

South Carolina State Museum
10.2023 - Current

Educator

South Carolina State Museum
08.2023 - Current

Summer Camp Educator

South Carolina State Museum
05.2023 - 08.2023

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Education Staffing Solutions
09.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Arizona State University

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