CARLA M. JONES
**** ******** ****** ~ Philadelphia, PA 19139 ~ 215-***-**** (home) ~ 215-***-**** (cell phone) ~
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a work from home position that will allow me to learn new skills while at the same time utilizing
skills that I have already attained. To be an asset to the company while performing all job duties with
excellence.
EMPLOYMENT
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT
MARCH 2014 PRESENT
Answering inbound telephone calls from customers and processing their requests via the telephone and
online computer system. Documenting everything that transpired during the phone call while the customer
is still on the phone. Transferring the phone call to a higher level if further assistance is needed.
LEARNING COACH
SEPTEMBER 2013 PRESENT
Teaching and assisting my sons with their educational classes and lessons in all academic areas online
and in a at home classroom setting.
BUS ATTENDANT
SEPTEMBER 2012 SEPTEMBER 2013 (Penn Treaty Middle School)
Monitoring the behavior of special education students to and from school and giving verbal
prompting/redirection when needed. Assisting a teacher and classroom assistant with special education
students when needed.
SEPTEMBER 2011 JUNE 2012 (Martha Washington Academics Plus)
School District of Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, PA
1:1 with a Special Education student, monitoring his behavior to and from school and giving verbal
prompting/redirection when and if needed. Assisting the teachers in the classroom with Regular Education
and Special Education students sometimes being a 1:1 with a student applying behavioral interventions as
well as emotional and moral support when needed.
SUPPORTIVE SPECIALIST ASSISTANT/NOONTIME AIDE
JANUARY 2009 JUNE 2011
School District of Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, PA
Paraprofessional who helped in the main office assisting the secretaries, principals and other staff members
with various tasks such as answering the telephones, making announcements over the intercom, taking
messages, filing, mail sorting and processing, typing letters, processing early dismissals of students,
assisting at the front counter with parents and other visitors and any and all work assignments that needed
to be completed. Assisting teachers in the classroom with Math and English instruction. Also assisted
food service staff by monitoring the lunchroom during students’ lunch periods.
TUTOR
NOVEMBER 2009 MARCH 2010
American Tutor Inc. HILLSBOROUGH, NJ
Tutoring middle school students in Math and Language Arts
HOMEMAKER
DECEMBER 2006 PRESENT
Creating grocery list and performing grocery shopping duties
Managing the household budget
Cleaning the house
Preparing and cooking meals
Making and executing travel plans
MARKETING RESEARCH RECRUITER
AUGUST 2007 APRIL 2008
Focus Pointe Global PHILADELPHIA, PA
Interviewing possible recruits for participation in focus groups via the telephone
Data entry of demographics and results of phone calls
Documentation of phone calls, surveys, participants responses and all pertinent information
SUPPORT WORKER
JUNE 2006 DECEMBER 2006
Northern Home for Children & Family Services PHILADELPHIA, PA
Gave ongoing support and encouragement to teenage mothers in a Mommy Baby program
Assisted mothers with care of their children when necessary
Discussion and implementation of life skills and parenting skills
Modeled and taught appropriate behavior and responses to different situations
Performed hourly checks on the mothers and their children
Monitored the completion of chores, laundry and kitchen use
Assisted with homework assignments and projects
Light cleaning when necessary
Documentation of log notes
TEACHER'S AIDE
DECEMBER 2005 MAY 2006
Overbrook School for the Blind PHILADELPHIA, PA
Provision of 1:1 support for a student with physical and learning disabilities
Assisted the teacher and other aide with other students in the classroom
Provided assistance to the students with their self care skills such as eating, drinking, personal hygiene,
bathroom, dressing, etc.
Implementing student programs as directed by the classroom teacher
Lifted and transferred students with physical handicaps when needed
Participation in meetings and attended in service training opportunities
FAMILY LEAVE
JANUARY 2005 DECEMBER 2005
Extended maternity leave to care for infant twins and performance of household duties
THERAPEUTIC STAFF SUPPORT WORKER
JULY 1999 JANUARY 2005
Community Council for MH/MR Inc. PHILA. PA (JUNE 2002 JANUARY 2005)
Youth Advocate Programs PHILA. PA (MARCH 2000 JUNE 2002)
Children's Crisis Treatment Center PHILA. PA (JULY 1999 MARCH 2000)
Provision of 1:1 emotional support and behavioral intervention to children with
Behavior problems in a school, home, and community environment
Participation in team treatment meetings
Implementation of treatment plan goals
Documentation of progress notes, behavior charts and frequency charts
Consultations with parents concerning behavioral intervention techniques and progress towards goals
M/R TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
OCTOBER 1998 JULY 1999
Comhar PHILADELPHIA, PA
Supervision of mentally challenged individuals on different work related tasks in a workshop setting
Participation in individual goal planning and team meetings
Implementation of goal plans
Documentation of time sheets, data sheets, and progress notes
CLERICAL SPECIALIST Seasonal
JULY 1996 AUGUST 1998
Community College of Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, PA
Proficiency in all phases of student inquiry/admissions/placement/
registration/records
Handled inquiries received from Admissions Office Systems Division and other areas via the telephone
Data entry of student demographics
Scheduled placement/registration appointments
Assembled various materials to be included in mailings to prospective and current students
FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES
SEPTEMBER 1991 JULY 1996
Care of infant daughter and returned to college to obtain a college degree
COUNSELOR
AUGUST 1989 SEPTEMBER 1991
Overbrook Friedlander Programs PHILADELPHIA, PA
Responsible for the overall well being of three blind, mentally impaired men
Coordinated special events and community activities
Fulfilled dietary requirements
Interfaced with other healthcare professionals and helped implement programs
Medication certified and worked on behavior modification techniques
Managed finances and often worked independently
STAFF DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
FEBRUARY 1989 MAY 1989
Melmark Home and School BERWYN, PA
Trained new staff on the personal care and development of the residents
Answered telephones, received messages and distributed them to the proper personnel
Operated a personal computer, processed and distributed all work related materials
to new staff
RESIDENTIAL AIDE
NOVEMBER 1987 AUGUST 1989
Melmark Home and School BERWYN, PA
Supervised residents in daily tasks, while in some cases providing total and complete care for the more
physically and mentally challenged individuals
Facilitated personal hygiene and domestication
Documentation of activities during the shift
Worked and assisted teachers in classrooms
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY MAY 1999
LaSalle University Philadelphia, PA
ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES MAY 1995
Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
SKILLS
Supervisory and counseling, Organizational, presentation and leadership Behavioral modification and
intervention, Excellent writing and communication skills, Data entry and computer skills, Customer service
and telephone etiquette
REFERENCES: Furnished upon request