Toni Y. Jones
Springfield,MA
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Proactive and caring worker with 32 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Integrated Pre-School Teacher
Springfield Public Schools Springfield MA
Balliet Pre-School
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Special Education Teacher (SEBS)
Springfield Public Schools Springfield MA
Rebecca Johnson Elementary
08.2018 - 09.2022
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- 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.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Special Education Paraeducator
Springfield Public Schools Springfield MA
Springfield Public Day HS Berkshire Campus
09.2006 - 06.2018
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth.
- Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Increased proficiencies by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
- Helped special education teachers determine specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs.
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
Internship Student (worked at Nights)
Springfield Public Schools Springfield MA
Springfield Adult Education Center
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
Student Support In-House Para-Educator - Part-time
Springfield Public Schools Springfield MA
Renaissance High School (Night School)
09.2011 - 06.2015
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
Interventionist
Center School For Crisis Intervention
Holyoke, MA
12.2003 - 09.2006
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Completed required documentation such as evaluations, treatment notes and exit summaries.
- Created tools for instruction and behavioral support.
Special Education Behavioral Paraeducator
Holyoke Public Schools
McHugh Alternative Educational Center
09.2002 - 12.2003
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Behavior Interventionist
Willie Ross School For The Deaf
Longmeadow, MA
09.2000 - 06.2002
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Mediated conflicts through structured sessions.
Education
No Degree - Master's in Education
Cambridge College
Cambridge, Springfield MA12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Cambridge College
Springfield, MA06.2018
Work Keys Certification Paraprofessional Assessment -
Obtained At Center School For Crisis Intervention
2005
Medical Coder/Biller Certification -
Branford Hall Career Institute
Chicopee, MA06.2002
Skills
- Basic computer software skills and Microsoft Office Suite
- (Former) Union Building Representative 2005-2018
- (Former) SCDM Team Para-Educator Representative
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Support Emotional Needs
- Differentiated Instruction
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
Certification
Certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention CPR and First Aid certified, Medical Administration
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Sign language
Limited Working
Timeline
Integrated Pre-School Teacher
Springfield Public Schools Springfield MA
09.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher (SEBS)
Springfield Public Schools Springfield MA
08.2018 - 09.2022
Internship Student (worked at Nights)
Springfield Public Schools Springfield MA
10.2017 - 04.2018
Student Support In-House Para-Educator - Part-time
Springfield Public Schools Springfield MA
09.2011 - 06.2015
Special Education Paraeducator
Springfield Public Schools Springfield MA
09.2006 - 06.2018
Interventionist
Center School For Crisis Intervention
12.2003 - 09.2006
Special Education Behavioral Paraeducator
Holyoke Public Schools
09.2002 - 12.2003
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Behavior Interventionist
Willie Ross School For The Deaf
09.2000 - 06.2002
No Degree - Master's in Education
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Cambridge College
Work Keys Certification Paraprofessional Assessment -
Obtained At Center School For Crisis Intervention
Medical Coder/Biller Certification -
Branford Hall Career Institute