Shana Jones
Summary
- Background in Elementary Education. Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
- Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve professional educator goals. Resourceful individual with 18 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Supervisor
SDCOE
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored employee performance for compliance with regulations and policies.
- Supervised field operations teams to complete projects within established timelines.
- Maintained accurate records of field activities, ensuring proper documentation was available for internal reviews and audits.
- Evaluated performance and progress, and made proactive adjustments.
Freelance Copywriter
Rising Tide Social, Soul Gate Healing
04.2023 - Current
- Wrote advertising copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality.
- Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
- Reviewed and edited final copy for accuracy and to correct grammar errors.
Education Specialist
High Tech Elementary
08.2017 - 09.2022
- Designed, drafted, and wrote lesson plans designed to enhance students' attention and engagement by evaluating and adapting coursework to individual needs.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students and families to increase engagement.
- Conducted 1:1 and small group instruction
- Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
- Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans, and renew enrollments.
Kindergarten Teacher
High Tech Elementary
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Implemented focused lessons for reading readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
- Employed evidence-based methods of classroom teaching and direction.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
First Grade Teacher
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter School
08.2011 - 06.2015
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
First Grade Teacher
Sacred Heart Academy
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
Education
No Degree - Copywriting
Comprehensive Copywriting Academy
Special Education Credential - Special Education
High Tech High Graduate School of Education
San Diego, CA05.2018
Masters in Literacy - Literacy in Education
San Diego State University
05.2014
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
San Diego State University
05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD05.2003
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Email Marketing
- Copywriting
- Email Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Schedule coordination
- Task delegation
- Project monitoring
- Progress reporting
- Effective communication
- Field operations
Timeline
Field Supervisor
SDCOE
08.2024 - Current
Freelance Copywriter
Rising Tide Social, Soul Gate Healing
04.2023 - Current
Education Specialist
High Tech Elementary
08.2017 - 09.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
High Tech Elementary
08.2015 - 07.2017
First Grade Teacher
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter School
08.2011 - 06.2015
First Grade Teacher
Sacred Heart Academy
08.2008 - 06.2011
Special Education Credential - Special Education
High Tech High Graduate School of Education
Masters in Literacy - Literacy in Education
San Diego State University
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of Maryland - College Park
No Degree - Copywriting
Comprehensive Copywriting Academy