Barbara A.

Jones
4441 Snook Rd Metamora, MI 48455 (248) 762-7865 barbarajones1818@gmail.com

Teaching Portfolio- http://barbarajonesportfolio.weebly.com/

Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts, May 2014
Major: Elementary Education
Teaching Major: Mathematics Endorsements: Child Development

Credentials Elementary Education K-5, all subjects

6-8, Mathematics
Adult and Child First Aid and Adult and Child CPR

Teaching Experience Second Grade Teacher

Madison-Carver Academy, Cornerstone Education Group, Detroit, Michigan
August 2016-Present
Taught a general education class of diverse learners
Service Learning Lead for Kindergarten-2nd grade
Established positive relationships with staff, parents and students
Implemented personalized and blended learning

First Grade Teacher
Universal Academy, Hamadeh Educational Services, Detroit, Michigan
August 2015-August 2016
Taught in a Title I school with 70% of my students as English Language Learners
Taught general education students as well as individuals with special needs and
behavior challenges
Actively participated in, and occasionally led, School Improvement Team meetings
Established positive relationships with staff, parents and students
Participated in the mentoring program for beginning teachers

Kindergarten Intern
Woodbridge Elementary School, Zeeland Public Schools, Zeeland, Michigan
August 2014 April 2014
Implemented classroom management strategies such as a behavior clip chart, Love and
Logic techniques, and a marble jar
Worked with whole-group and small groups of students in the areas of literacy, science,
social studies, and math to help support learners at all academic levels
Actively participated in parent-teacher conferences as well as writing report cards
Advised extra curricular club, Math Pentathlon
Danced in district-wide Dancing with the Teachers fundraiser
Volunteered at Family Fun Night

Substitute Teacher
Edustaff, Ottawa County, Michigan
August 2014 Present
Substitute taught and followed lessons left by teacher

Preschool Student Teacher Ages 30+ months

Michigan State University, Child Development Laboratory May 2013-June 2014