Erica Jones
Augusta
Summary
Experienced Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics and current events. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises and encourages student participation during classroom activities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Arts Teacher
Columbia County School District
08.2022 - Current
- Teach English Language Arts to high school students
- Teach comprehension, vocabulary, phonics, and writing skills
- Develop lesson plans which met the needs of all students by ensuring instruction modeled was presented at grade level expectation
- Grade papers, prepare reported cards, and met with parents and school staff to discuss a student’s academics progress or personal problem
- Administer test and assessments
- Differentiate activities and goals to meet each student’s individual needs and abilities
- Attend IEP meetings with a multidisciplinary team
- Respond to inquiries from parents, students, and administrators
- Communicate effectively with students and parents
- Develop classroom activities that encouraged participation.
Site Founder and Executive Director
Youth Now, Inc.
11.2020 - Current
- Founded Youth Now, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides essential items for local foster youth living in group homes
- Participated in all aspects of organization development from strategic planning and finance to operations and marketing, ensuring that the organization’s vision was followed
- Formulated the organization's vision, goals, and objectives; developed short-term goals, and long-term objectives
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations, including meeting with board of directors and auditing activity
- Ensured organization was meeting all legal requirements and local regulations
- Oversaw nonprofit fundraising campaigns and public relations with media.
Substitute Teacher
Columbia County School District
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Follow all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers have in place using good teaching practice
- Maintain classroom control and monitor students in various settings, including cafeteria and homeroom
- Adhere to course curriculum and lesson plans assigned by regular teachers
- Follow designated tasks and procedures to achieve lesson goals
- Maintain a respectful and curious classroom learning environment
- Communicate absent teachers’ expectations and goals to students and help achieve them.
Social Studies Teacher/Language Arts Teacher
Richmond County School System
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Teach English Language Arts and Social Studies to middle school students
- Teach comprehension, vocabulary, phonics, and writing skills
- Develop lesson plans which met the needs of all students by ensuring instruction modeled was presented at grade level expectation
- Grade papers, prepare reported cards, and met with parents and school staff to discuss a student’s academics progress or personal problem
- Administer test and assessments
- Differentiate activities and goals to meet each student’s individual needs and abilities
- Attend IEP meetings with a multidisciplinary team.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing, Richmond County School System
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Instruct English, Math, Science, and Social Studies to classes ranging between 25-30 students from grade Kindergarten to 12th grade
- Review and implement regular teacher's routines, procedures, lesson plans, and curriculum objectives
- Keep accurate attendance records throughout the school day
- Monitor student progress on assigned tasks and offer assistance as needed
- Establish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment
- Report any student injuries, illness, and serious discipline problems to school administration
- Complies with school board policies and all school rules and regulations.
Census Recruiting Assistant/Census Field Supervisor
The United States Census Bureau
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Advertise the available job positions in all recruitment forums and receive job applications from the interested candidates
- Train the recruitment personnel on communicating with respondents patiently, collecting and maintaining records
- Work on-field, communicate with the respondents, ask them the mandatory questions, and make certain they provide accurate and genuine information
- Conduct surveys and prepare area maps for the census officer's benefit
- Explain the respondents the purpose, procedure and benefits of the census and encourage them to actively participate in the census task
- Assist the census officers with the allotted households and conduct interviews with the respondents.
Human Resources Intern/Compliance Intern
Department of Veterans Affairs
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Office of Compliance and Business
- Initiate the appropriate level of pre-employment background checks for applicants
- Document the adjudicative results using the guidelines established by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
- Manage technical requests such as password resets and user accounts setup
- Conduct reference checks, social security number verification, and fingerprint services
- Maintain over 2,700 employee backgrounds such as Special Agreement Checks (SAC), National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), and Minimum Background Check (MBI)
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Vista and WebHR.
Property Book Supervisor
United States Army
10.2005 - 06.2014
- Served as the S4 Noncommissioned Officer Supervisor of the 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division
- Supervisor of all property book activity, manager for requisition, and alternate billing official
- Assist both the property book officer and the companies in conducting inventories, maintaining property accountability, and executing directives
- Personally, responsible for over $15 million of command equipment with no deficiencies, losses, or damages
- Served as the platoon sergeant; coordinated and conducted training; implemented planning and tasking methods to ensure teamwork
- Deployed overseas and responsible for the accountability of $15 million of organizational, installation and Theater Provided Equipment (TPE) property in Afghanistan
- Accounts for the health, personal welfare, and training of twenty soldiers and directly responsible for $60 million worth of organizational equipment
- Received Honorable Discharge.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching (Secondary Ed History) -
Augusta University
08.2025
Master of Public Administration -
Columbia Southern University
06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Strayer University
09.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Augusta Technical College
05.2016
Skills
- Individualized Instruction
- Staff Meetings
- Instructional Techniques
- Hands-On Learning
- Grading Proficiency
- Classroom Integration
- Activity Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Different Learning Styles
- Positive Learning Environment
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Affiliations
- Columbia County Chamber of Commerce-Member Date, 2023-Present
- Georgia State of Hope Ecosystem- Member Date, 2021-Present
- Child Enrichment Inc.- Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), 2020-Present
Timeline
English Language Arts Teacher
Columbia County School District
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Columbia County School District
12.2021 - 08.2022
Social Studies Teacher/Language Arts Teacher
Richmond County School System
02.2021 - 07.2021
Site Founder and Executive Director
Youth Now, Inc.
11.2020 - Current
Census Recruiting Assistant/Census Field Supervisor
The United States Census Bureau
01.2020 - 07.2020
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing, Richmond County School System
11.2019 - 02.2021
Human Resources Intern/Compliance Intern
Department of Veterans Affairs
07.2014 - 06.2017
Property Book Supervisor
United States Army
10.2005 - 06.2014
Master of Arts in Teaching (Secondary Ed History) -
Augusta University
Master of Public Administration -
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Strayer University
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Augusta Technical College
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