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 - 05.2012
Associate's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Kaplan University
Online 07.2008 - 05.2010
Skills
Customer interaction
Documentation And Reporting
Written/Verbal Communication
Works Well Under Pressure
Tech-Savvy
Attention to Detail
Relationship Building
Extensive Organizational Skills
Multitasking and Organization
Professionalism
Excellent Communication
Analytical Thinking
Affiliations
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 - 05.2012
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