Patricia A. Jones
Bakersfield, CA 93314
619-***-**** cell
Dedicated and successful ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR with proven ability to:
• Advocate and sustain a school culture conducive to continuous improvement for students and staff
• Develop and monitor procedures and practices that promote a safe school environment
• Assist instructional staff in development and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessments aligned to state standards and district learning goals
• Manage human and financial resources to accomplish student achievement goals
• Communicate with colleagues, parents and community members t promote student learning
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EXPERIENCE
Vice Principal, Earlimart Elementary School, Earlimart, CA 2008-2009
Perform duties of Vice Principal:
Supervising, assist in hiring, evaluating and directing staff
Implementation of SST for RTI model and problem-solving for student inclusion school wide
Administer student discipline
District Textbook Committee
District Technology Committee
Conducted daily classroom “Walk Throughs” with teacher feedback
Attended ACSA fall conference in San Diego, 2008
Site Testing Coordinator for CELDT, CST
Conducted teacher “Data Chats” to review student achievement towards proficiency
AB430 Training
Principal, Alila Intermediate School, Earlimart, CA 2006-2008
Performed duties of Principal:
Supervising, assist in hiring, evaluating and directing staff
Established and maintained budgets for school site, include High Priority Grant Funding
Administered “Save the Children” after school program
Devised a School Site Plan with Leadership Team and School Site Council
Implemented Saturday School to promote student achievement
Attended ACSA “Principal” Academy 2006-2007, once a month
Hosted Parent meetings to inform parents about assessments and standards
Completed Ventures for Success Interviewing
Attended McRel Balanced Leadership Training
Attended Title 3 Leadership for Success Training
Attended Superintendents Symposium for EL students 2007-2008
Participated in two year implementation of Data Works training and walk throughs
CST, API grew 43 points
Principal, Sunset Hills, Poway, CA 2005-2006
Performed duties of Principal:
Supervising, assist in hiring, evaluating and directing staff
Established and maintained budgets for school site
Attended “Legal Issues for School Administrators”
Hosted Parent Coffees in parent homes
Oversaw all school discipline
Attended district leadership courses-SMART Goals, Coaching for Excellence, Producing Results with Others, Leadership in a Diverse Society and Rethinking Leadership
Implemented a Partners in Education program on site
Started a school site mentorship program to assist students
Attended ACSA fall conference 2005
Principal, Campo Elementary School, Pine Valley, CA 2003-2005
Supervising, hiring, evaluating and directing all site staff
Attended ACSA “Curriculum and Instruction” Academy 2004
Attended ACSA “Personnel” Academy 2005
Attended Sexual Harrassment Training 2005
Established and maintained budgets for school site
Co-wrote the district bilingual plan
Passed the CCR compliance review process for EL program- received commendations
Began Peace Builders and Student Council program to increase student involvement
CST, API grew 21 points
Monitored and served on P.T.O.
AB475 Training
PAEL training (Principal’s Academy for English Learners)
CSLA training (2 Years) (CA administrator training)
ACSA Heartland Charter Vice President
Vice Principal- Berry Elementary, San Diego, CA 1997-2003
Supervising, assist in hiring, evaluating and directing staff
Site SST and IEP manager
District Science Committee Chairperson (1998-2002)
District SARB Chairperson (2002-2003)
TESA (Teacher Expectation for Student Achievement) training
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EDUCATION
Professional Administrative Credential, National University, San Diego, 2000
M.A. Educational Leadership and Administration &Preliminary Administrative
Credential, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, 1996
B.A. Elementary Education & Early Childhood, University of West Florida, Pensacola,1982
Professional affiliations and memberships as admininistrator:
• ASLAM (Association of School Leaders and Managers)
• ACSA Legislative Committee
• ACSA Heartland Charter Organization-Vice President
• Association of California School Administrators
• Association of Elementary School Principals
• Association of Curriculum and Supervision
• National Association of Elementary School Principals
• National Science Teachers Association
• California Science Teachers Association
• San Diego Science Educators Association
• Principals Association and Leadership (PALS)
• Kappa Delta Pi (Honor Society in Education)
• California School Leadership Association (Administrative Training