Tierra Jones
Chicago
Summary
Professional Educator focused on maximizing student educational potential by applying diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skillful in delivering lectures, facilitating discussions and planning hands-on activities to enhance learning. Expert in multi-modal teaching approaches. Knowledgeable educator with over 7 years of experience providing educational guidance and mentorship to urban inner city students. Shifts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' needs. Caring and enthusiastic with demonstrated skills in communication and emotional support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public School District
09.2024 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
World History Teacher
Noble Network Charter Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and multimedia presentations into the curriculum.
- Achieved positive student outcomes by providing clear expectations, thorough feedback, and consistent support throughout the school year.
- Improved student research skills through engaging assignments requiring primary source analysis and historical context evaluation.
- Boosted collaboration among students with group projects focused on analyzing historical events from multiple perspectives.
Spanish Teacher
Chicago Internatioal Charter Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Reported progress of 80 students and results of testing to school board and principal.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
Spanish Teacher
University Of Chicago Charter Schools
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Served as languages department member for 12 cohorts and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Completed performance reviews and remained up to date on required certifications and continuing education credits.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers
Special Education Paraprofessional
Chicago Public Schools CPS
11.2015 - 12.2019
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and set up meetings.
- Mentored staff in best practices for helping special education students excel.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
- Translated in Spanish during parent conferences and meetings.
Trasportation Security Officer
Trasportation Security Administration TSA
02.2011 - 11.2015
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas.
- Provided detailed reports of infractions and criminal acts to law enforcement for trial or hearing procedures.
- Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL12.2016
Skills
- Special Education
- Spanish instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Cultural Awareness
- Curriculum Development/Lesson Planning
- Student Evaluation
- College preparation
- Educational research
- Differentiated instruction
- Team collaboration
- SMART Boards
- IEP design
- Technology integration
Timeline
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public School District
09.2024 - Current
World History Teacher
Noble Network Charter Schools
08.2023 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Chicago Internatioal Charter Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
Spanish Teacher
University Of Chicago Charter Schools
08.2019 - 08.2021
Special Education Paraprofessional
Chicago Public Schools CPS
11.2015 - 12.2019
Trasportation Security Officer
Trasportation Security Administration TSA
02.2011 - 11.2015
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Chicago State University
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