| “An obvious leader...she excels at creating and delivering standard-based lessons that truly engage students.” Gary Shouppe, Ed. D
Principal Veterans Memorial Middle “A natural teacher with the expertise of a scientist and the flair of an artist. She truly provokes others to learn.” Bonita Williams, Ed. D
Middle Grades Program Coordinator “Kathie demonstrated the highest levels of competence with regards to planning and preparation, creating and maintaining dynamic classroom environments, delivering skills based on student-centered instruction, and performance of professional teaching responsibilities.” Justin Finney
Asst. Principal
Harris County Middle School “Kathie is a very diligent, sincere, and trustworthy individual. She exemplifies all the qualities of a professional educator. ” Katrina Williams
School Improvement Specialist
Marshall Middle School “Her student-centered approach to teaching, rapport with students, communication skills, and professionalism characterize her strengths as a teacher” Anne Kaufman, Ph. D Professor of Education Augsburg College “I am hopeful that I will achieve my goal of becoming a part of a learning community that prides itself on achievement. I am looking forward to challenging the students to look deeper, search further, and reach higher than the glass ceiling will allow. For those who dare, there is always achievement. Dare to Achieve!” Katherine (Kathie) Jones
Language & Literature Teacher Veterans Memorial Middle | Professional Profile As a servant-leader, I am eager to collaborate with and assist teachers and peers in the development of elementary students using a unique combination of educational experience coupled with ten years of experience with computer hardware and software training in the business arena. · Hold Masters Degree in Middle Grades Education and Bachelors Degree in Middle Grades Education. · Experienced in use of the Internet and educational software. · Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of literature, reading, technology, and learning as a whole. Education, Honors, and Certifications Ed.S. Middle Grades Education Language Arts Media Library Add-on Columbus State University, Columbus, GA. Currently Enrolled M.S. Middle Grades Education Reading / Language Arts Columbus State University, Columbus, GA. 2008 Bachelor of Science Middle Grades Education Language Arts / Social Studies Columbus State University, Columbus, GA. 2005 Honors Most Outstanding Performance in an Education Program Middle Grades Education Columbus State University, Columbus, GA. 2005-2006 Certifications T-5 Middle Grades Education. Exp. 2010 T-5 Middle Grades Language Arts Education. Exp. 2010 T-5 Middle Grades Social Studies. Exp. 2010 Key Qualifications Certified in English/Social Studies (4-8) and hold a degree in Reading Education (K-12). Plan and instruct in subject area using wide variety of teaching, motivational and implementation strategies aids (including the WOW initiative) to engage students in active learning. Incorporate learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction. Develop and conduct inter-disciplinary activities. Utilize Accelerated Reader, Star, and OAS automated Reading and Language Arts management systems. Implement technological approaches to subject material. Research educational resources on the Internet. Assist with information retrieval. Aid in the development of future teacher/leaders through modeling, observation, critiquing, and evaluating teaching strategies. Experienced Computer Software Educator Designed and conducted various faculty and student workshops including redelivery of Rubicon Atlas. Instructed corporate personnel and hourly employees in use of word processing, TS1, and TS2 software. Computer Skills · Software (IBM and MAC environments): Microsoft Windows®, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office 2007, Photostory 3, Audacity, Movie Maker, Renaissance Place, OAS, Rubicon Atlas, Zamzar, Working knowledge of the Internet · System software installations, system installations, and debugging; terminal/printer operations Employment Professional Development in Education · 6th Grade ELA Teacher, May 2007 to Present Veterans Memorial Middle School MCSD, Columbus, GA · 6th Grade ELA Teacher, May 2006 to May 2007 Blackmon Road Middle School, MCSD, Columbus, GA · Student Teacher, August 2005 to December 2005 Valley View Middle School, Bloomington, MN · Graduate Assistant, Education Dept. Jan 2006 to May 2006 Columbus State University, Columbus, GA · Substitute Teacher, K thru High School, Dec 2004 to May 2006 Computer Related Training Positions · Corporate Trainer, 1992 - 1995 TSYS – Total Solutions, Columbus, GA TS1 and TS2 System Trainer Customer Service Trainer Wrote Training Manual for Nations Bank Project Supplemental Assignment Positions / Sponsorship · Charter Cheerleading Coach, August 2005 to Dec 2005 Valley View Middle School, Bloomington, MN · Head Cheerleading Coach, May 2006 to May 2007 Blackmon Road Middle School, Columbus, GA · Head Cheerleading Coach, May 2007 to Dec 2008 Veterans Memorial Middle School, Columbus, GA Small Squad Division Champions 2008 · Head Dance Team Coach, May 2008 to Present Veterans Memorial Middle School, Columbus, GA · Pep Squad Creator & Sponsor, May 2007 to Present Veterans Memorial Middle School, Columbus, GA Employment history includes 8+ years of restaurant management. Cadres · Parent / Teacher liaison Secretary, May 2006 to May 2007 Blackmon Road Middle School, Columbus, GA · Leadership Committee, May 2007 to Present Veterans Memorial Middle School, Columbus, GA · Curriculum Planning & Assessment Cadre, May 2007 to Present Veterans Memorial Middle School, Columbus, GA Professional Affiliations National Council for Teachers of English, NCTE Georgia Library Association, GLA |
