Elizabeth Jones
About Me
Introduction:
Hi! I'm a Special Education Paraprofessional teacher with 3 years of experience teaching in special education grades K-5th grade, and I have 2 years volunteering as an ESL teacher with the Salvation Army. I received my Bachelor's degree from Southern New Hampshire University and my TEFL certification from International TEFL Academy.
Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
June 2022
University of Hawaii at Manoa
13 credit hours
May 2015
City College of San Francisco
15 credit hours
July 2014
San Antonio College
26 credit hours
May 2013
Missouri State University
24 credit hours
May 2004
Kickapoo High School
diploma
May 2003
INTERNATIONAL TEFL ACADEMY
TEFL Certificate
October 2017
Experiences
Substitute Teacher K-12
Kokua Education
October 2019 to December 2019
- Proactively executed lesson plans
- Highly adapted to teach various ages and students skills sets ranging K-12 including Special Education
- Assisted with classroom management
Special Education Co-Teacher
IDEA Public Schools
December 2019 to Current
- Modify classroom materials and implement new teaching strategies to assist students in transitioning into online distance learning
- Assist in the educational development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teachers
- Participate in lesson practice and delivery of Direct Instruction (DI) Curriculum
- Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students' character and sense of community in the classroom
- Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student
- Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify
Teaching/Tutor Certified Training
Laubach Literacy Council of San Diego
October 2017 to October 2017
Completed certified teaching/tutoring training with Laubach Literacy Council of San Diego
Beginner ESL Teacher
Salvation Army
October 2017 to August 2019
- Taught two years of Beginner's English to Chinese adults in my local retirement community
- Adapted lesson plans with relevant material and topics to engage students
- Implemented new teaching techniques in the classroom
- Created an engaging, upbeat environment with positivity, laughter, and FUN!
- Earned a Certificate of Appreciation