Jeffrey Jones
Taichung
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Morrison Academy, where I exceeded achievement standards and fostered strong relationships. Skilled in unit development and known for exceptional time and classroom management. Experienced coach in varsity basketball and soccer. Holds both Illinois and Pennsylvania teaching licenses, demonstrating a commitment to educational excellence and student engagement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Teacher
Morrison Academy
07.2018 - Current
- Met and exceeded class-wide achievement and proficiency standards as established by state testing departments.
- Acted as positive role model for students and colleagues.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Created engaging and dynamic lessons with emphasis on improving students' written and verbal communication skills.
- Organized social and educational activities for students and families.
- Identified areas of weakness with individual students and tailored lessons accordingly.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards.
Benefits Coordinator
FamilyLinks, Inc.
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email, and in-person interactions.
- Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
- Checked employees' benefits enrollment for accuracy, inputting all data into Paylocity HCM system.
- Observed strict procedures to maintain data and plan participant confidentiality.
- Coordinated and conducted employee orientations to promote understanding of coverage and options.
- Collaborated with HR to develop and maintain up-to-date benefits manual.
- Built relationships with vendors to foster quality service delivery.
- Implemented open enrollment system to streamline benefits processes for employees.
Student Teacher
Carlynton Senior High School
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
ESL Teacher
BigByte Education
01.2012 - 06.2016
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania01-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, Florida01.2012
Skills
- Kind and empathetic
- Relationship building
- Excellent time management
- Online learning platforms
- Behavior management techniques
- Multimedia presentations
- Illinois teaching license
- Pennsylvania teaching license
- Coaching
- Google educator suite
Timeline
Secondary Teacher
Morrison Academy
07.2018 - Current
Student Teacher
Carlynton Senior High School
08.2017 - 01.2018
Benefits Coordinator
FamilyLinks, Inc.
08.2016 - 06.2018
ESL Teacher
BigByte Education
01.2012 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Saint Leo University
Master of Arts - Education
Drexel University
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