Robert Jones
House Springs
Summary
Versatile and experienced teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Recognized for adapting teaching methods and materials to meet students varying needs and employing broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Northwest R-1 School District
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged students to apply their knowledge to real-life situations, enhancing problem-solving skills and deepening understanding of course concepts.
Special Education Teacher
Northwest R-1 School District
08.2017 - 05.2022
- (Also certified to teach Social Studies grades 9-12)
- Collaborate with general education teachers and speech pathologists to provide differentiated instruction and classroom accommodations/modifications
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Union R-XI School District
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Mentor teacher to new teachers
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
Education
Master's of Arts - History
University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO12.2020
Bachelor's of Science - Special Education, Religious Studies
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05.2014
Skills
- Motivating Students
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Head Teacher Support
- Learning Style Assessment
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Modification
- Instructional Strategies
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Classroom Management
- Data Management
- Positive Learning Environment
- Interactive Media
- Educational Settings
- Educational technology
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Implementation
Languages
French
Additional Information
Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society Sponsor
Freshmen Baseball Coach
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Northwest R-1 School District
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Northwest R-1 School District
08.2017 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
Union R-XI School District
08.2014 - 05.2017
Master's of Arts - History
University of Missouri - St Louis
Bachelor's of Science - Special Education, Religious Studies
Missouri State University
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