Harold E. Jones, M. Ed
** ****** ****** - ********, ** 02302 Telephone: 508-***-****
Email: acxvzd@r.postjobfree.com
summary
An experienced educator with more than Ten years experience in adjustment
counseling, special needs, guidance, history and programming
Education
University of Massachusetts - Boston, MA Master of Education in
Counseling/Guidance
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON, MA Baccalaureate in Sociology
BRIDGEWATER STATE COLLEGE - BRIDGEWATER, MA TEACHER OF STUDENTS WITH MOD
DISABILITES, Continuing
Licenses
Massachusetts Teacher's Certification
Licensed Social Worker - Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Veteran, US Army, Honorable Discharge
Election Inspector
2012 - Present
Verify correct ballots- Brockton, MA
. Verify ballots are correct for ward and precinct.
. Assist in affirmation of continuous residency.
Employment Counselor
04/09 - 05/11
Impact Employment/HopeFound - Boston, MA
. Enrolled homeless individuals in employment and housing databases to
begin the process of life improvement for clients.
. Developed cover letters, resumes and thank you letters for clients.
. Researched information fairs, job fairs and potential employers for
prospective job leads.
. Veteran Liaison with various agencies at the city, state and federal
level to procure benefits, training and housing for Veteran clients.
. Provided mock interviewing, interview clothing and transportation to
build confidence and success with clients.
Employment Specialist
Computer Learning Resources - Boston, MA
02/08 - 02/09
. Developed competitive opportunities for program graduates and
increased capacity
to access employment by 50%.
. Assisted in placement of graduates who are skilled in QuickBooks,
Accounts Payable/Receivable,
Excel and PowerPoint.
. Created and instructed in the ESL program for students.
Placement Specialist
Goodwill Industries - Boston, MA
10/06 - 01/08
. Developed jobs for individuals with disabilities and placed clients in
multiple job settings.
. Managed Skills Enhancement Program that included office
administration.
. Provided on-site job coaching, cold-calling, provided job retention
strategies and facilitated wage progression.
Instructor/Test Prep Program
Bridgewater State College - Bridgewater, MA
spring 05 & 06
. Developed and implemented SAT Test Prep Program for at-risk high
school students.
. Administered pre and post tests; identified test-taking strategies;
evaluated writing samples,
math and reading.
Brockton Public Schools
Special Education Behavior Support Specialist - Brockton, ma
10/03 - 06/06
. Provided onsite intervention and directed daily support for treatment
decisions.
. Developed behavior plans and collaborated with principal on discipline
matters.
***related work experience***
Education Advocate
ComCare/DSS - Weymouth, MA
. Interpreted SPED plans for disadvantaged students to ensure appropriate
academic services.
. Reviewed psychological, psychosocial assessments and placements.
Records Specialist/Operation Desert Shield
HQS Army NG - Milford, MA
. Oversaw the administration and distribution of records for storage in St.
Louis.
Veteran Counselor
UMass/Boston - Boston, MA
. Counseled veterans with psychiatric disorders, made referrals to VA
Hospitals.
. Increased enrollment, hired teachers, developed and implemented evening
classes.
Correctional Counselor
Department of Corrections - Framingham, MA
. Counseled ex-offenders and prepared them for re-entry into society.
. Advised offenders how to cope with and overcome CORI issues for
employment.
Associations
The Federation for Children with Special Needs
Massachusetts School Counselor's Association
National Association of School Psychologists
Organizations
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Externships
Barron Assessment Center
McKinley Vocational High School
Volunteer
American Red Cross, Instructor
References Supplied Upon Request