Christy R. Jones

Special Education Teacher seeking opportunities outside of the classroom in which I can apply my unique skills. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

• Professional Educator License, Mississippi, 07/01/19, 06/30/24, Special Education, Mild/ Moderate (K-12)
• Professional Educator License, Georgia, 05/01/15, 06/30/20, Special Education, General Curriculum (P-12), Cognitive Level (P-5, (4-8) in Math, Language Arts, Science, Reading, Social Science

• Served as 5th grade Inclusion teacher 2021-2023.
• Served on the NES MTSS and Parental Involvement Committees 2022-2023.
• Served as 7th grade Math and ELA Inclusion teacher during 2020-2021 school year.
• Served as 6th and 7th grade ELA Inclusion teacher during 2019-2020 school year.
• Taught special needs students with various disabilities within a self-contained learning environment, resource setting, as well as in the co-taught and collaborative models within the general education setting.
• Provides instructional accommodations and modifications appropriate for individual students as outlined in IEPs.
• Voted auxiliary staff member of the month in May 2007 by teachers and staff.
• Served on various school committees such as Sunshine, Black History, Teacher of the Year, Career Day, Spelling Bee, Parent Teacher Association, and Intervention/Safe Schools over the years.
• Established positive relationships with students, parents, co-workers, stakeholders, and school administrators/staff.
• Developed instructional lesson plans to reflect differentiated learning of students on various academic levels (k-5). Lesson plans involved technology-based learning, hands-on activities as well as real-life applications.
• Served as grade-level chair of the Special Education Department during the 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2013-2014, and 2015-2016 school years.
• Served on Response to Intervention Committee during 2010-2011 school year.
• Served on Better Seeking Team (school leadership team) and the School Improvement Plan Committee for the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 school years.
• Served on Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS) committee 2015-2017 as School’s Behavior Support Specialist.
• Served as Mentor Teacher for Georgia Teacher Alternative Preparation Program 2016-2017 school year.
• Received Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training and certification in 2012-2013 and 2015-2016 school years.