Teresa Jones
Humble,Texas
Summary
Special education instructional leader focused on teacher coaching, standards alignment, and targeted student support. Leverages data recordkeeping and progress monitoring to inform instruction and strengthen results. Manages audit-ready operations and coordinates behavior, social-emotional, and academic supports to achieve IEP goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle/High School Resource/ Critical Needs Math Teacher (Special Education Focus)
AldineIndependentSchool District
Houston
08.2016 - 05.2026
- - Delivered individualized social-emotional learning support to students with critical needs, addressing personal and home-life challenges that impacted classroom performance and emotional well-being.
- - Instructed students in coping strategies for anxiety, emotional regulation, and stress management, enabling them to better manage personal stressors and academic demands.
- - Partnered with parents, guardians, school counselors, and support staff to enhance home-school communication and ensure alignment with IEP goals.
Virtual Adjunct Instructor GED Math and Reading
Lone Star College Systems
Houston
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Delivered virtual GED preparatory courses in Mathematics and Language Arts, employing diverse instructional strategies to enhance adult learners' success in high-school equivalency attainment.
- Adapted and implemented lesson plans aligned with Texas Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) standards, ensuring instructional materials met state educational requirements and addressed learner needs.
- Data-Driven Progress Monitoring: Analyzed student performance data and standardized testing results to identify learning gaps, providing targeted interventions that improved student completion rates.
- Maintained detailed student records and attendance documentation, ensuring compliance with FERPA guidelines and institutional policies, supporting transparency and accountability.
Math Instructional Specialist / Department Chair
Aldine IndependentSchool District
Houston
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Technical Assistance: Mentored team of 6 teachers, translating complex state policies into actionable teaching strategies and targeted professional development.
- Data-Driven Auditing: Analyzed student performance data to identify strengths and implement corrective instructional frameworks.
- Compliance Oversight: Directed math department to align with state standards, enhancing institutional compliance.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - School Organization, Leadership & Management, Curriculum Planning & Development, Leadership & Campus Culture
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX06-2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration/Accounting
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Data-driven instruction
- Social-emotional learning
- Individual coaching and mentorship
- Stress management strategies
- Emotional regulation
- Conflict resolution
- Trauma-informed care
Personal Information
Title: Compliance Professional
Timeline
Virtual Adjunct Instructor GED Math and Reading
Lone Star College Systems
08.2022 - 08.2024
Math Instructional Specialist / Department Chair
Aldine IndependentSchool District
08.2021 - 09.2023
Middle/High School Resource/ Critical Needs Math Teacher (Special Education Focus)
AldineIndependentSchool District
08.2016 - 05.2026
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - School Organization, Leadership & Management, Curriculum Planning & Development, Leadership & Campus Culture
Texas Southern University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration/Accounting
University of Phoenix