Virginia Opal Jones
Marshall,TX
Summary
Hands-on Science Teacher offering comprehensive educational perspectives shaped through advanced scientific training. Bringing 18-years of experience designing lesson plans, student learning with diverse instructional strategies and activity plans. Skillful in teaching students how to learn and develop deeper understanding of foundational skills and advanced techniques. Patient and creative professional committed to meeting individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Teacher
Jefferson Junior High School
Jefferson, TX
06.2015 - Current
- Developed and implementing student assessments and providing feedback to both students and parents.
- Created differentiated activities to encourage students to engagement.
- Excel at creating fun and engaging lessons that focus on student learning while fostering critical thinking
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Managed consistent, student-centered, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all students.
- Coordinated materials and instructional plans for immersive activities exploring science concepts.
- Communicated learning objectives and class expectations to promote student comprehension and achievement of academic targets.
- Designed field research labs to advance knowledge for real life applications of environmental concepts.
- Instructed classes in both online and in-class environments.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
Elementary Teacher
William B. Travis Elementary
08.2008 - 05.2015
- Excellent knowledge of technology including analyzing testing data and developing plans for re-teaching material.
- Excel at creating high quality lesson plans and curriculum.
- Very strong classroom management skills with a passion for developing positive relationships with students.
- Superior communication skills with team members, staff, students, and parents.
- Utilize ipads/laptops in my classroom on a regular basis for enriching activities and presentations.
- Served as a Math and Reading Interventionist.
- Helped to write the District wide Math & Science Assessments.
- Developed lessons to differentiate instruction for both the gifted, ESL, and learning-disabled student.
- Cultivated new student projects to enrich learning and apply lessons to the real world.
- Crafted numerous games and labs to foster a positive and creative learning environment.
- Create a stable safe environment with clearly established rules and consequences.
- Use of flexible grouping to allow students to frequently work in small peer groups to promote learning.
- Weekly communication with parents via email and other forms.
Elementary School Teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
06.2006 - 05.2008
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education With An Emphasis in Science
East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX05.2006
Skills
- Technological Savvy
- Grade Level Team lead
- Science Department Head
- District UIL Coordinator
- Differentiated Science Instruction
- Classroom Technology Integration
- Curriculum development
- District & Campus Social Media & Website Manager
- Curriculum design
- Lesson preparation
- Classroom management
- Parent and student communication
Certification
- Certified Texas Educator-Generalist EC-4
- Certified Texas Educator-Science 4-8
- Designated Recognized Teacher
- G.T. Certified
Timeline
Science Teacher
Jefferson Junior High School
06.2015 - Current
Elementary Teacher
William B. Travis Elementary
08.2008 - 05.2015
Elementary School Teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
06.2006 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Education With An Emphasis in Science
East Texas Baptist University
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