TONIA DUNN JONES
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Developmental Screening Technician
Enlightenment, WCPSS
09.2019 - Current
- Average 370 annual telephone intakes
- Coordination and scheduling of developmental screenings
- Responsible for processing and submitting referrals to Preschool Special Education Services for IEP evaluation consideration
- Actively participated in continuous learning initiatives to stay updated on policies
- Provide local resources to families of young children
- Receive and process staff leave requests using Oracle
- Submit payroll reports using Oracle
- Secure substitutes for classroom using Absence Management.
Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Endeavor Charter School
07.2016 - 09.2019
- Assisted lead teacher in classroom of 19 students in designing creative lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards
- Prepare and plan lesson materials, bulletin boards and extra educational activities
- Teach core areas of learning subject matter to students under direction of lead teacher
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments and supervising students
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to facilitate collaboration and promote academic success
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as playgrounds to help staff
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling academically or emotionally, offering additional resources as needed
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities during lessons
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
Substitute Teacher
WCPSS and Endeavor Charter School
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
Owner/Director
Play and Learn Family Child Care
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Operated NC-licensed four-star family childcare home in compliance with state and local regulations
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations
- Met emotional, social, cognitive, and physical needs for children 8 weeks to 12 years
- Interacted well with families to build connections and nurture relationships
- Prepare educational activities, lesson plans, newsletters and monthly calendars.
- Menu planning and meal preparation in accordance with federal food program
- Record keeping such as income and expenses, attendance, fire drills, daily progress, child development and taxes
- Coordinate and plan local field trips
Office Manager
Wake County SmartStart, Inc
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Assistant to Executive Director providing support for network of 76 local partnerships
- Responsible for preparation of monthly board meetings and minutes
- Responsible for supervising receptionist and ensuring front desk coverage
- All in-house computer technical support for 30 staff
- Facility management.
- Assisted in recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote seamless integration into team dynamic
- Facilitated smooth communication between departments, addressing concerns promptly to maintain harmonious work relationships
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records
Administrative Assistant
Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina
08.2000 - 01.2003
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Promoted positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Maintained mail list database of 20,000 records
- Handle crisis calls for 2 statewide hotlines.
- Registration and logistics for statewide trainings.
- Assist with planning statewide public awareness campaigns.
- Assisted in onboarding new volunteers, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure smooth integration into team
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood
Kaplan University
Online 08.2011 - 2012.05
Associate's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Kaplan University
Online 07.2008 - 05.2010
Skills
Customer interaction
undefinedAffiliations
Circle of Parents Advisory Committee, CrossRoads Diversity Committee, Mentor to teen moms through Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Wake County, Health/Wellness Community work through Project DIRECT and Wesleyan First Church, Member of DEI Committee.
Timeline
Developmental Screening Technician
Enlightenment, WCPSS
09.2019 - Current
Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Endeavor Charter School
07.2016 - 09.2019
Substitute Teacher
WCPSS and Endeavor Charter School
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood
Kaplan University
08.2011 - 2012.05
Associate's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Kaplan University
07.2008 - 05.2010
Owner/Director
Play and Learn Family Child Care
01.2006 - 01.2014
Office Manager
Wake County SmartStart, Inc
01.2003 - 01.2006
Administrative Assistant
Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina
08.2000 - 01.2003
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