Terry Jones Jr.
Amber,OK
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
President of the SW Rising Stars Tour
SW Rising Stars/Dead Ned Productions
01.2011 - Current
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Led operational team in development, rollout, and management of new product lines.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive risk management programs to mitigate potential liabilities.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards.
- Supported project management team for optimal performance.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Facilitated communication between departmental teams and stakeholders to build consensus.
Director of Special Education
Insight School of Oklahoma
Midwest City , Oklahoma
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Conducted training for educational staff to properly identify learning disabilities and remediation strategies.
- Supported general education teachers, special education teachers, and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Developed and implemented transition services plan to facilitate movement from school to activities.
- Coached and observed more that 15+ teachers to improve teaching techniques daily.
- Facilitated special education placement process in partnership with parents to provide free appropriate public education for eligible referrals.
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
Special Education Teacher
Mustang Public Schools
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Director of Special Education
Ninnekah Public School
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
- Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Special Education Teacher
Dibble Public Schools
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Special Education Teacher
Chickasha Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Security Officer
University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma
02.2015 - 12.2016
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK12-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education
University of Science And Arts of Oklahoma
Chickasha, OK05.2016
Associate of Arts - Social Studies Education
Saint Gregory's University
Shawnee, OK05.2002
High School Diploma -
Amber-Pocasset High School
Amber, OK05.2000
Skills
- Brand Management
- Project Management
- Media Relations
- Business Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Staff Management
- Operations Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Sales and Marketing
Accomplishments
Teacher of the year 2024-25
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Director of Special Education
Insight School of Oklahoma
08.2024 - 09.2025
Special Education Teacher
Mustang Public Schools
07.2022 - 07.2024
Director of Special Education
Ninnekah Public School
07.2020 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher
Dibble Public Schools
06.2018 - 06.2020
Special Education Teacher
Chickasha Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2018
Security Officer
University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma
02.2015 - 12.2016
President of the SW Rising Stars Tour
SW Rising Stars/Dead Ned Productions
01.2011 - Current
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Southern Nazarene University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education
University of Science And Arts of Oklahoma
Associate of Arts - Social Studies Education
Saint Gregory's University
High School Diploma -
Amber-Pocasset High School
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