Rebecca Jones

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Woodbridge, Va. *2192

acwcao@r.postjobfree.com

703-***-****

Summary: Experienced Educator and History Enthusiast seeking a challenging position in Education by teaching 3rd grade or an elementary level position.

Education:

Averett University, Bachelor of Arts, History, Danville, VA

Hampton University, Master of Arts, Museum Studies, Hampton, VA

Grand Canyon University, Doctorate in Education Leadership in progress

Training and Development:

Professional Experience:

2015-2016 Calvary Christian School Teacher, Triangle, VA.

Taught 3rd and 4th grade teaching the A Beka curriculum for all subjects. Further enhanced lessons by incorporating the arts and crafts in each subjects. Wrote lesson each week an assessed each student to make sure that each student is learning the necessary skills to be successful. Keep all accurate records of attendance, grades and quizzes and progress. Attend all meetings with parents and administration when there is a need to make sure that each child is successful. Create and manage and sustain a discipline atmosphere so that each child can learn and be creative.

Teaching an after school program on quilting. Worked with other teachers and students to put on a Christmas play.

Took time off to work on my dissertation 2013-2015.

2012-2013 Cornerstone Academy Teacher, Woodbridge, VA.

Taught second and third grade using A Beka curriculum for all subjects. Used arts and crafts and other literary formats to enhance lessons. Keep accurate records of attendance, grades and quizzes. Wrote lesson plans each week and assessed students to make sure that they are learning the necessary skills. Ensure a smooth operation in the classroom and make sure that school rules are followed.

2011-2012 Victory Christian Academy Teacher, Woodbridge, VA.

Taught third and fourth grade using A Beka curriculum for all subjects except math. I used Saxon curriculum for math for third and fourth grade. Keep accurate records of attendance, grades and progress. Head of the Spelling Bee committee, Head of the Honors Society and worked with all teachers to put on a Christmas play. Attend meeting with parents and the administration when there are concerns about a student. Create a positive environment in which students can learn by ensuring all rules are followed so that all students feel safe and can learn in a positive environment.

2008-2011 Calvary Christian School Teacher, Triangle, VA.

Wrote lesson plans. Taught 3rd grade using the A Beka curriculum for all subjects. Taught Hamlet, used other literature and arts & crafts to enhance skills and ideas taught. Keep accurate records of all grades and student progress. Attend all academic meetings with parents and administration when needed. Made sure that all rules are followed to ensure a safe environment.

2006-2008 Merritt Academy Teacher Assistant, Fairfax, VA

Wrote lesson plans. Assist teachers by tutoring students in reading when necessary, doing research to enhance lesson plans, photocopying and organizing files, substitute teaching when teachers are absent. I also taught arts and crafts during the 2007 summer camp.

2001-2006 Birney Elementary School Teacher, Washington D.C.

Wrote lesson plans. Taught 2nd and 3rd Grade used the reading program Success for All, Houghton and Mifflin and all other required subjects. Arrange trips to enhance lessons. Work with students to develop plays for Christmas and Black History Month. Keep accurate records of attendance, grades and quizzes.

1999-2001 Simon Elementary School Teacher, Washington D.C.

Taught the 3rd grade using the ALEM method, which deals with having centers for all subjects and giving each child a prescription sheet at the beginning of each week. Prescription sheets are developed especially for each child to improve their weakness. Develop programs for students to participate in for Christmas and Black History Month.

Aug.1999- Jan. 2000 Sylvan Learning Center Teacher, Washington D.C.

Taught reading and Math to first through 5th grade in the format prescribed by Sylvan Learning Center for the Catholic Diocese of Washington, D.C. Worked closely with classroom teachers to developed different learning strategies and lessons plans for every grade.

Aug1996-June1999 Assumption School Teacher, Washington D.C.

Wrote lesson plans. Taught elementary school 5th and 6th grade classes according to curriculum provided by Archdiocese. Developed and implemented a program to enhance the learning process by visiting historic sites, teaching Quilting, Shakespeare literature and other hands-on activities. Students performed Hamlet and Othello at the Folger Shakespeare children’s Festival in 1997 and 1998.

1986-1987/1993-2001 National Trust for Historic Preservation (Decatur House)

Special Events Supervisor/Museum Guide, Washington, D.C.

Supervising museum functions, preparing attendance/financial reports, maintaining security of site and providing tours to the public.

Accomplishments:

National Trust for Historic Preservation “Slave Quilts and Their Meaning”- Developed and Implemented a lecture/workshop and slide presentation series detailing the symbolism within slave quilts. Taught basic skills in Quilting for a nine-patch block.

Jan.1993-Jun.1996 Folger Shakespeare Library Coordinator for Visitor Services, Washington, D.C.

Provided tours, recruitment and training of docents. Developed workshops, presentations and multicultural events and activities to attract diverse following. In conjunction with Smithsonian Institution created and implemented “Folgers’s Community Night. Acted as liaison to school, college and community groups for persons with disabilities.

Accomplishments:

“Shakespeare and the African American Experience”- Developed, produced slides, music and lecture presentation tracing the African-American experience in Shakespeare from Ira Aldridge to Denzel Washington... Suited for all ages.

Nov.1990-Jan. 1993 City of Alexandria Black History Resource Center Assistant Curator, Alexandria, VA.

Participated in all aspects of managing museum. Assisted with historical research, secured artifacts to enhance the story for exhibitions on black inhabitants of Alexandria, documented museum’s collections, and maintained loan agreements prepared publicity announcements for events. Developed lectures and tours and coordinated special events as fund raisers. Recruited, trained and supervised volunteers.

Accomplishments

Alexandria Black History Resource Center Presented photo transfer workshop for adults. Taught a large group of children and adults the process of putting photographs on cloth to preserve their heritage.

“Shakespeare Needlework: Elizabethan Notions”

Developed, produces and implemented outreach program for students aged 10 to adult. Brought Shakespeare to life through hands-on workshop with needlework.

“Elizabethan Scents: Potpourri and Pomander Balls in the 1600”

Developed, produced and implemented a workshop and lecture presentation on history of medicinal and culinary herbs.

Smithsonian Institution

‘Photo-Transfer: Preserving the Black Experience”

Taught students and adults the process of adhering photographs to cloth. Developed and taught preservation course with a unique combination of traditional methods,

“Sully Plantation (Chantilly, Virginia)”

“Slave Quilts: Superstition, Tradition and Necessity”

Research, wrote and presented lecture to staff and visitors on slave quilts. Emphasizing their unique contribution to African-American decorative arts.

Channel 56 (Fairfax, Virginia)

“Slave Quilts: developed and produces an hour long educational special presentation on slave quilts and Communications through Symbols”

Research and discussed their use as a means of communication

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