School District Special Education
Resume:
Joni Alford
Joni alford****@gmail com
Professional Summary
I am a California credentialed Career Technical Education instructor and have provided instruction to adult learners through a variety of media and instructional strategies and techniques. I have led the planning, analysis, design, development, deployment, and evaluation processes of learning materials. I have participated in professional development on various instructional methods, strategies, techniques, and assessments in order to improve student learning outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Management – April 2005
Educational Credentials
Career Technical Education Teaching Credential – Information Technology & Business – July 2015
Administrative Credential – Supervision and Coordination – August 2020
Computer Skills
Credentialed Computer Instructor and Administrator
Advanced Microsoft Office Specialist Certification in Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook with an emphasis on Excel
Internet Core Competency Certification (IC3) Certification through Certiport
PowerPoint presentations delivered to management and third parties
Expert in Microsoft Teams and Zoom
Employment Skills
Substitute Teacher
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
Under the supervision of Human Resources and the site principal, performed the instructional and supervisory duties of the classroom teacher, in the absence of the permanent classroom teacher.
Implemented lesson plans as outlined by the regular classroom teacher.
Maintained a safe environment for students, following school and classroom guidelines as provided
Provided instructional services on an individual, small group and whole class basis in order to fulfill the objectives of the lesson plans, and as needed to maintain discipline in the classroom.
Substitute Teacher – Special Education
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
Under the supervision of the site principal and the Special Education teachers, worked one-on-one with a 12-year-old male student with autism, offering emotional support.
Reviewed his Individual Education Plan to determine where support was needed both academically and emotionally.
Learned of his sensory issues and triggers to support him when those issues/triggers were unavoidable.
Developed a relationship with the student by learning his special interests.
Offered positive feedback when the student was completing schoolwork, interacting with the other adults, and the students.
Educated the other students in ways to be tolerant and how they could encourage my student during classroom time and while interacting socially.
Career Technical Education Instructor - Computer and Related Technologies
Richard J Donovan Correctional Facility
Curriculum – Subject matter expert - Built and delivered programs/curriculum utilizing a variety of media, while applying adult learning and instructional design principles.
Led the planning, analysis, design, development, deployment, and evaluation processes of learning materials.
Provided instruction to students within a state correctional adult school to include computer fundamentals, Windows 10, Microsoft 2019, and Internet safety and security.
Provided students with performance-based computer training.
Provided students with feedback by setting goals and measuring progress on an ongoing basis.
Developed appropriate lesson plans to meet the needs of the students and to fulfill educational mandates.
Provided students instruction on Chronological and Functional resumes and how to tailor their resume to fit a specific job description.
Provided students instruction on creating effective cover letters.
Provided students with job search skills.
Provided students with interview skills by performing mock interviews.
Supported students utilizing various instructional methods, strategies, techniques, and assessments in accordance with Federal and State laws.
Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students’ various skill levels by assessing their individual knowledge and experience (e.g., skill, performance-based, and written assessment).
Evaluated new training materials and equipment via community contacts or training seminars to maintain current standards and trends in the current job market.
Identified reasonable accommodation needs for students according to their referrals and assessments.
Participated with other instructors during Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings to improve programming in order to ensure curriculum and lesson plan objectives were met according to educational mandates.
Participated in professional development on various instructional methods, strategies, techniques, and assessments in order to improve student learning outcomes.
Designed and delivered workshops and seminars using PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams.
Adjunct Professor
Computer Literacy
Southwestern College
East Mesa Reentry Program
Provided instruction to adult male students within a county correctional facility to include Introduction to Typing, and Introduction to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Created relevant lesson plans and performance-based assessments utilizing various instructional methods, strategies, and techniques.
Provided students instruction on Chronological and Functional resumes and how to tailor their resume to fit a specific job description.
Provided students instruction on creating effective cover letters.
Provided students with job search skills.
Provided students with interview skills by performing mock interviews.
Professional References
Bruce Crotts
Cell: 619-***-****
Kelsey Mulder
Cell: 619-***-****
********@*****.***
Julie Eramo
Cell: 315-***-****
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