VONDA JONES
225-***-**** *****.********@*****.*** Baton Rouge, LA 70802
With over three decades of teaching experience, notably at Raising Angels STEM Academy, I excel in classroom management and fostering student engagement. My proactive approach in implementing feedback and leveraging both subject matter expertise and creative problem-solving has significantly enhanced the academic and social development of students.
Passionate teaching professional with successful classroom experience. Strong record of implementing creative and engaging learning activities that motivate students to reach their highest potential. Proven track record of helping students excel academically and developing positive relationships with parents and colleagues. Committed to creating a safe and inspiring learning environment for all students. Dedicated teaching professional experienced in providing high quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Proven track record of success in designing and delivering engaging and effective curriculum, developing lesson plans, and managing classrooms. Skilled in using innovative teaching methods to motivate and inspire students to reach their full potential. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
professional summary
skills
• Subject matter expertise • Feedback implementation
• Professional development • Classroom management
• Student engagement • Parent-teacher communication
• Active listening • Effective communication
• Creative problem-solving • Lesson planning
• Team building • Data Entry
• Strong Problem Solver • Microsoft Outlook
• Administrative Support • Staff Management
• Office Management • Dedicated Team Player
• School records management • Customer Relations
• Group and individual instruction
experience
TEACHER
Headstart, Baton Rouge, LA
Feb 1993 - Mar 2000 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Istrouma High School,
Baton Rouge
education
Managed student behavioral issues to
optimize classroom learning
environment.
•
Motivated and engaged students,
developing skills and knowledge for
academic foundation.
•
Developed and maintained classroom
environment conducive to learning and
appropriate for social and emotional
development of students.
•
TEACHER
Early Headstart, Baton Rouge, LA
Jan 1990 - Jan 1993
Managed student behavioral issues to
optimize classroom learning
environment.
•
Motivated and engaged students,
developing skills and knowledge for
academic foundation.
•
Developed and maintained classroom
environment conducive to learning and
appropriate for social and emotional
development of students.
•
Provided feedback to parents regarding
student's academic growth and
behavioral development.
•
TEACHER
Raising Angels STEM Academy, Baton
Rouge, LA
Mar 2000 - Present
Managed student behavioral issues to
optimize classroom learning
environment.
•
Motivated and engaged students,
developing skills and knowledge for
academic foundation.
•
Developed and maintained classroom
environment conducive to learning and
appropriate for social and emotional
development of students.
•
Organized and used variety of teaching
techniques, maximizing individual and
group learning.
•
Engaged students in critical thinking
skills through inquiry based activities
that encouraged creative problem
solving.
•
Southern University,
Baton Rouge
Identified student needs and
collaborated with staff members to
assess and solve challenges.
•
Presented lesson content with varied
strategies to keep students interested
and drive home key points.
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certifications
• Early Childcare certification Certificate • Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate