Rachael Jones has over 15 years of experience in education, including as the principal and teacher at Sierra Blanca Christian Academy since 2004. She has a Master's degree in Instructional Design and Technology from West Texas A&M University and has held various roles coordinating children's programs, working as a children's librarian, and teaching preschool. Her skills include writing, editing, administration, and technology proficiency.

1. Rachael Jones
PO BOX 1775,Ruidos, NM 88355
Phone: 575-937-3758 E-Mail: rejones27@gmail.com
Experience
ADMINISTRATOR & TEACHER, Sierra Blanca Christian Academy 2004-present
PRINCIPAL (2009-PRESENT) & TEACHER (2004-PRESENT) Taught at all educational levels, mainly in
kindergarten and junior high math. As administrator, was successful in paying off debt, successfully
created and maintained budget and financial records, served as fundraising and event project
manager. Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised all faculty and staff members.
TEMPORARY CONTRACTOR CONTENT EDITOR, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt OCT-DEC 2015
Contracted for twelve weeks to help work on an early childhood curriculum project. Wrote literature
discussion guides, family letters, big book activities, and instructional routines. Edited stories and activity
cards as part of the project.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM COORDINATOR & BOARD MEMBER, XLH Network 2014-PRESENT
Volunteered to create children’s programs for educational advocacy days for XLH Network. Started two-
year term as a board member for XLH Network in January 2016.
ASSISTANT CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN, Ruidoso Public Library 2003-2004
Led children’s summer program activities, conducted tours, led preschool reading program, checked out
patrons, shelved and kept books organized.
LITTLE BLESSINGS PRESCHOOL, Lead Preschool Teacher 2002-2003
Created and taught lessons to three and four year olds.
LIVING CHRIST PRESCHOOL, Instructional Assistant 2000-2002
Education
WEST TEXAS A&M 2012-2013
Master of Education in Instructional Design and Technology (4.0 GPA)
WHEATON COLLEGE 2002-2003
Graduate courses in Clinical Psychology (3.9 GPA)
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY 1998-2002
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Psychology Focus (Graduated Summa Cum Laude – 3.9 GPA)
Skills
Writing/Editing: Over ten years writing experience which includes both technical and creative writing.
Writing handbooks, training manuals, curriculum, blogs, short stories, and articles. Editing experience
includes editing educational handbooks and curriculum.
Administration/Human Resources: Over seven year’s experience recruiting, training, hiring, and supervising
staff. Directed early childhood centers, maintaining all state regulations. Basic bookkeeping, fiscal

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management and budgeting experience. Experience in event planning and project management.
Computer/Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Quickbooks, Gradelink, Doceri, Adobe InDesign,
Database management systems