Michelle Jones
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic educator with a rich background in elementary education. Excelled in lesson planning and reading instruction, enhancing student achievement. Skilled in fostering organizational excellence and teaching strategies, achieving significant improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Valor Preparatory Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, and history.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Server
Various Restaurants
03.2018 - 06.2024
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2013 - 03.2018
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.
Kindergarten, First, and Fifth Grade Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2013
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Title I Aide
Salem City Public Schools
10.2005 - 06.2007
- Provided small group intervention instruction for students struggling in reading and mathematics in first through fourth grades.
- Observed and monitored children's activities.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to provide targeted instruction.
First Grade Teacher
Roanoke County Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in the core academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Server, Bartender
Various Restaurants
12.1998 - 10.2003
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Television News Producer
WSLS-TV
06.1997 - 10.1998
- Coordinated work and supported anchors, videographers and reporters, producing 1 hour of daily content.
- Wrote informative, entertaining and interesting stories to offer gamut of coverage to the Roanoke-area audience.
- Prepared written and digital content for the morning newscast.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
Radford University
07-2005
Bachelor of Science - Broadcasting/Political Science
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05-1997
High School Diploma -
Christiansburg High School
Christiansburg, VA06-1993
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Reading instruction
- Lesson planning
- Teaching strategies
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Valor Preparatory Academy
08.2024 - Current
Server
Various Restaurants
03.2018 - 06.2024
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2013 - 03.2018
Kindergarten, First, and Fifth Grade Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2013
Title I Aide
Salem City Public Schools
10.2005 - 06.2007
First Grade Teacher
Roanoke County Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2005
Server, Bartender
Various Restaurants
12.1998 - 10.2003
Television News Producer
WSLS-TV
06.1997 - 10.1998
No Degree - Elementary Education
Radford University
Bachelor of Science - Broadcasting/Political Science
University of Tennessee
High School Diploma -
Christiansburg High School
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