Cornelius Jones Jr., BA
Lancaster, TX 75134
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Objective
To obtain a teaching position that will enable me to improve middle school
student achievement.
License/Certification
Licensed Minister of the Gospel - Received license at Perfect Love World
Revival Church. Pastor - Bishop A. Michael Shaw II. February 2004
Certified Theatre Arts Teacher - Received certification from the Dallas
Independent School District through the Alternative Certification Program.
August 2008
Education
Master of Theology (candidate), Pastoral track, Dallas Theological
Seminary, August 2008 - present.
Teacher Certification program, Theatre Arts, June 2007- June 2008. Dallas
Independent School District Alternative Certification Program.
Teacher Certification program, Middle School Mathematics, June 2004- August
2005. (Hurricane Katrina). Teach Greater New Orleans, University of New
Orleans.
Master of Arts (candidate), Marriage and Family Counseling, January 2002-
May 2002. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY.
Bachelor of Arts, Humanities: Theatre Arts and Speech Communications,
December 2001. Dillard University, New Orleans, LA.
Experience
Theatre Arts Teacher, Dallas Independent School District, Dallas, TX.
August 2007 - present. Write, Direct, and Produce School Plays, teach
theatre classes, and speech training. Annual Salary: $43,500
Director of Youth Ministry, Liberty Temple Baptist Church, Pastor Dr. Steve
Bland Jr. Detroit, MI. Preached and taught at weekly services, planned
youth revivals, lockins, and other special events, oversaw staff members,
and counseled. August 2005 - June 2007. No Salary
Substitute Teacher, Detroit Public Schools, Detroit, MI November 2005 -
May 2007
Taught middle school Mathematics, Computer Education, Theatre Arts.
Prepared weekly lesson plans, tests, quizzes, and various assessments.
Annual Salary $25,000
Minister of Music Ministry, Perfect Love World Revival Church, Pastor
Bishop A. Michael Shaw II. New Orleans, LA. Lead Congregation in Worship,
Taught/directed praise team. February 2004 - August 2005 (Hurricane
Katrina) No Salary
Director of Singles Ministry, Perfect Love World Revival Church, Pastor
Bishop A. Michael Shaw II. New Orleans, LA. Preached and taught at weekly
services, planned youth revivals, lockins, and other special events,
oversaw staff members, and counseled. August 2002 - February 2004 No Salary
Theatre Arts/ Mathematics Instructor, Nelson Charter School, New Orleans,
LA August 2005 - Hurricane Katrina. Taught acting, speech, performance
skills and tutored Mathematics for students in grade K - 8. Annual Salary:
$30,000
Site Director/Math Teacher, Princeton Review, New Orleans, LA. June 2005-
July 2005. Overseer of supplemental education program at Lawless High
School. Taught 9th and 10th grade mathematics. Hourly Wage: $20
Teacher, Middle School Math, Wright Middle School, New Orleans, LA. August
19, 2004- May 2005. Taught 7th and 8th grade mathematics. Annual Salary:
$30,000
LEAP 21 Tutor, Wright Middle School, New Orleans, LA. October 2004- March
2005. Tutored 8th graders in an after school program in preparation for
the mathematics portion of the LEAP 21 test. Hourly Wage: $20
Paraprofessional, Wright Middle School, New Orleans, LA. Taught basic
reading, writing, math and motor skills to autistic children. November 2003-
May 2004 Annual Salary: $22,000
Sales Consultant, Advantage Ford, New Orleans, LA. Feature and demonstrate
new and used automobiles to customers, provide financial counseling, and
perform follow ups to customers. August 2003-November 2003 Weekly Salary:
$300 + commission
Theatre Arts/Gym Teacher, New Orleans Recreational Department - Waters
Elementary, New Orleans, LA. Instructed elementary and middle school
students in a summer program. Taught dance/step, voice, music, and
improvisational workshops. Directed students in outdoor sports, and a
school play. June 2003- July 2003. Hourly Wage: $25
Substitute Teacher, Orleans Parish Public Schools, New Orleans, LA. Taught
7th grade science (full time), created lessons plans, gave homework,
quizzes, and exams. November 2002 - May 2003. Annual Salary: $18,000
LEAP Tutor, Orleans Parish Public Schools, McDonough 28 Middle School, New
Orleans, LA. Tutored 8th grade students in mathematics in preparation for
the LEAP test
November 2002. Hourly Wage: $20
Theatre Arts/Gym Teacher, New Orleans Recreational Department - Hoffman
Elementary, New Orleans, LA. Instructed elementary and middle school
students in a summer program. Taught dance/step, voice, music, and
improvisational workshops. Directed students in outdoor sports, a school
play, and a citywide competition. Hourly Wage $25.00
Computers
Operating Systems: WINDOWS 95/98/2000/NT
Application Software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Power
Point
Honors, Awards & Activities
Dallas Independent School District Alternative Certification intern of the
year (nominee) 2008, Dillard University Institutional Scholar, Mr. Senior
2001, Mr. Sophomore 1999, Recipient of the Randolph Edwards Theatre
Scholarship, actor, play director, musical director, dancer, singer,
musician (piano and keyboard), and composer.
References Available Upon Request