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Derrica Jones

New Orleans

Summary

To continue my passion of service and exemplify my experience toward the needs of educational development. I will use my characteristics and abilities to advocate for youth and adults as they take on everyday life challenges. I will strive to engage, educate, and serve all persons in need. In addition, creating environments that are respectable, creative, and fun for all individuals served.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Kipp East Primary School
07.2021 - Current
  • -Plan, evaluate, and execute school based lesson plans ensuring 100% of students are on learning task.
  • -Collaborate with grade level teachers from Pre-k to 2nd grade to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • -Introduce Reading Mastery, Kipp Math, Dibels, and English Literacy curriculum to students ensuring that they are on level each semester
  • -Administer test (Dibels/Map), assessments, and provide results to coaches and guardians in meetings.
  • Team Lead: manage and coach teachers across Kindergarten English department to ensure they receive curriculum, standards, and feedback.

Kindergarten Teacher

Akili Academy School of New Orleans
07.2018 - 01.2021
  • Plan, evaluate, and execute school based lesson plans ensuring 100% of students are on learning task.
  • -Collaborate with grade band teachers from Pre-k to 2nd grade to coordinate future plans for students within class
  • -Creating lesson plans and teachings for specific students with academic deficiencies
  • -Introduce basic curriculum (Eureka/ Wit & Wisdom) to ensure all students are on level
  • -Administer test, assessments, and grades to provide to coaches and guardians through parents meetings and report card conferences.

2nd Grade Interventionist

Esperanza Charter School
03.2018 - 05.2018
  • -Serving as support teacher for students with exceptional low academic scores
  • -Creating lesson plans and teachings for specific students with academic deficiency
  • -Administer I-Ready as a tool for academically low students
  • Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting interventions as needed to maximize success.

Substitute

Kelly Educational Staffing
01.2018 - 03.2018
  • -Serving as placeholder for lead teachers in Orleans and Jefferson Parish
  • -Met with Principal and/or Secretary for lead teacher duties for that day
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • -Assigned to grade levels Pre-K through 3rd grade.

Tutoring Program-Consumer Support

Oasis: A Holistic Network, LLC
10.2016 - 09.2017
  • -Tutoring and educating Elementary to middle school level kids (Kindergarten-8th grade) with all subjects (Math, Reading, Science, and History)
  • -Educated approximately 13 kids per learning session
  • -Conduct learning activities groups based on grade level (K-8th grade)
  • -Created goals for each child to ensure learning growth
  • -Organized a therapist/school counselor assessment based on learning performance and behavior of child
  • Created positive learning behavior environment for Every child.
  • -Created activities/games with kids after homework (Sport activities, STEM, projects)
  • -Educated youth on social skills and life lessons as part of daily activity to implement growth
  • -Weekly meetings of child’s learning and behavioral progression to therapist/school counselor/IEP/teachers
  • -Updated parents on child’s learning and behavior progress throughout the week
  • -Collaborated additional learning objectives with therapist and IEP
  • -Engaged in student activities outside of therapy and support sessions
  • Outcome: Within a month, all underserved and behavioral challenged students were progressively attending school and passing all standard subjects.

Human Resources Director/Consumer Services

Oasis: A Holistic Network, LLC
07.2016 - 09.2017
  • -Ensure that company is in compliance with all HIPAA and DHHS Policies
  • -Administer all potential staff in the pre-employment process (i.e. application, interviews)
  • -Create and Update Personnel Folders for all potential/ current staff to ensure up-to-date records (Personnel Audits)
  • -Payroll (ADP)
  • -Maintain company’s social media pages
  • -Maintain confidentiality among employees/staff/contractors
  • -Update & provide agency and Staff on bulletins and newsletters from the MCO (Manage Care Organization)
  • -Administer training(s) on Staff Orientations (HIPAA, Fraud & Abuse, and Documentation)
  • -Conduct Staff Meetings
  • -Meeting Minutes
  • -Provide programs within agency for underserved youth admitted to agency
  • -Project Coordination: measure productivity and execute ways to keep it effective, research demographics, and engage in mental health/behavioral health fundraisings, clinics, and activities.

High School Coaching

Edna Karr High School
07.2015 - Current
  • Assist head coach in coordinating off-season training programs designed for continued improvement of athletes'' physical fitness levels throughout the year.
  • Regularly attended professional development workshops and conferences to stay current on best practices in coaching and athletic development.
  • -Recruit upcoming athletes for high school sports
  • Promoted sportsmanship, character development, and academic excellence among team members, leading to well-rounded athletes.


Edna Karr High School (2022-Current)


Frederick Douglas High School (2020-2022)


Ayden-Grifton High School (2015-2016)



Education

Bachelors of Science - Business Administration

William Peace University
05.2015

Masters of Health Administration - undefined

Louisiana State University-Shreveport
05.2018

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Parent-teacher-team communication
  • Team leadership
  • Training and development
  • Lesson planning
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Performance improvement

Certification

  • NCI A & B 2017-2018
  • Seizure Management

Awards

William Peace University Women's Basketball Team MVP, Captain of William Peace University Basketball Team (2 years), Dean's List, Academic All-Conference, 5Linx Business Leadership Recognition

Community Service

  • Health Sciences Academy, 2008-08, 2009-05, -Ambassador for health care professions across Easter North Carolina, -Ambassador for HSA through Ayden-Grifton High School, -Attended meetings and seminars at Health facilities in Greenville, NC, -Attended and volunteered at banquets acknowledging Health Science Academy ambassadors
  • Link Crew Mentor (Ayden-Grifton High School), Ayden, NC, 2011, - Mentor and discuss to underclassmen the advantage of college and a good education, - Discuss to middle school and underclassmen advantages and disadvantages of life/real world
  • Business Administration Ambassador, Greenville, NC, 2011, - Lead business programs for schools across Pitt County, - Was invited to FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) program, - Market business careers

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Kipp East Primary School
07.2021 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Akili Academy School of New Orleans
07.2018 - 01.2021

2nd Grade Interventionist

Esperanza Charter School
03.2018 - 05.2018

Substitute

Kelly Educational Staffing
01.2018 - 03.2018

Tutoring Program-Consumer Support

Oasis: A Holistic Network, LLC
10.2016 - 09.2017

Human Resources Director/Consumer Services

Oasis: A Holistic Network, LLC
07.2016 - 09.2017

High School Coaching

Edna Karr High School
07.2015 - Current

Masters of Health Administration - undefined

Louisiana State University-Shreveport

Bachelors of Science - Business Administration

William Peace University
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