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                                                    Steven V. Jones
                                                  5411 Barker Place
                                                 Lanham, MD 20706
                          US Phone: (+1301) 577-7748       Netherlands Cell Phone: (+31) 61666-9360
                                         Email: educationjones@gmail.com
 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

                                                            Objective
        To direct effective result-based educational programming reflective of student needs, learning styles, and interests.

                                                  Qualification Summary

            •    Six years experience as a teacher of English and Mathematics in special education settings with extensive
                 knowledge of assessment and curriculum scaffolding techniques.
            •    A passionate, instructor adept at establishing and maintaining a safe lively learning environment, eliciting
                 trust and effort from students.
            •    Particularly proficient in applying a broad array of resources and ideas to bridge concepts to meet students
                 learning styles and practicing collaborative techniques.

                                                  Professional Experience

 July 2009 - January 2010          English Teacher Intercultura, Heredia, Costa Rica
                                   Reporting to: English Department Director
                                   Responsibilities:
                                        • Planned and delivered engrossing Introduction, Intermediate, through
                                            Advanced level English lessons using variety of teaching styles
                                        • Assessed incoming student abilities to ensure proper placement
                                        • Accurately completed all grading, progress and attendance documentation


February 2004-June 2009            Special Education Instructor, Rock Creek Academy, Washington, DC
                                   Reporting to: High School Program Director
                                   Responsibilities:
                                       • To provide a safe and invigorating learning environment
                                       • Executed the Individual Educational Program of each student
                                       • To initiate and convey clearly defined academic and behavioral
                                            objectives/expectations
                                       • Collected data to track progress to write more effective objectives


August 2002-February 2004          Guidance Counselor, Rock Creek Academy, Washington, DC
                                   Reporting to: High School Program Director
                                   Responsibilities:
                                       • Counseled students regarding educational issues including course selections, study skills, and
                                           career planning.
                                       • Appraised needs for assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid, additional vocational training,
                                           refer clients to the appropriate services.
                                       • Communicated with parents or guardians, teachers, and other counselors, to resolve student
                                           academic behavioral issues.
                                       • Compiled and disseminate all student attendance, progress, and grading documentation.
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                                                  Steven V. Jones
                          US Phone: (+1301) 577-7748         Netherlands Phone: (+31) 61666-9360
                                         Email: educationjones@gmail.com
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August 2001-August 2002     Career Developer, Bell Multicultural Senior High School, Washington, DC
                            Reporting to: Career Department Director
                            Responsibilities:
                                • Conducted assessments of student needs, interests and strengths to recommend
                                    job exploration experiences.
                                • Provided opportunities to apply knowledge from class activities in volunteer and
                                    employment settings
                                • Maintained records of all career exploration activities in for over five-hundred
                                    students


June 2000 - August 2001     School to Careers Counselor, Deal Junior High School, Washington, DC
                            Reporting to: Principal
                            Responsibilities:
                                • Acted as the liaison between the school and the local businesses to facilitate
                                     partnerships and interactions
                                • Collaborated with instructors and administrators in the evaluation and revision
                                     of secondary school programs
                                • Instructed students to complete learning style assessments and career
                                     exploration practices.


June 1997-June 2000         Supervisor II, Central Fairfax Services, Annandale, VA
                            Reporting to: Community-Based Department Director
                            Responsibilities:
                                • Consulted and coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to assess, plan,
                                    and implement client Individualized Life Plans.
                                • Managed a team of clients with various disabilities in an enclave and in other
                                    community based work settings.
                                • Recorded data daily to produce and present quarterly and annual reports.


                                                   Education
        2004                Masters of Arts Major: Bilingual Special Education; Specialization: Curriculum and
                            Instruction - The George Washington University, Washington, DC

        1993                Bachelor of Arts Major: Psychology; Minor: African-American Studies; The College
                            of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio

        1989                High School Diploma, The Field School, Washington, DC


                                                 Certifications

                            Certified in Instruction- Reading, Writing, and Mathematics (March 2004)
                            Certified in Instruction-Special Education (April 2004)
                            Certified in Instruction- English as a Second Language (April 2004)


                                                  Steven V. Jones
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                          US Phone: (+1301) 577-7748         Netherlands Phone: (+31) 61666-9360
                                         Email: educationjones@gmail.com
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                                             Professional Associations
       Since 2010               National Association of Special Education Teachers

       Since 2010               The Foundation for Critical Thinking


                                          Research Writing Experience

                                Senior Independent Study, The College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio (September 1992- May 1993)
                                Conducted research to study differences in self-esteem measure scores of students
                                educated in mainstream and multicultural settings.

                                Junior Independent Study, The College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio (January 1992)
                                Conducted research of the effects of television viewing on children’s academic performance and self-
                                esteem.

                                                       Personal Data

       Date of Birth: 13-10-1970                                            Age: 39 years old

       Place of Birth: Washington, DC, United States                        Martial Status: Married

       Visa Status: No Residence Permit                                     Sex: Male

       Number of Children: None                                             Other:
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    Page 1 of4 Steven V. Jones 5411 Barker Place Lanham, MD 20706 US Phone: (+1301) 577-7748 Netherlands Cell Phone: (+31) 61666-9360 Email: educationjones@gmail.com ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Objective To direct effective result-based educational programming reflective of student needs, learning styles, and interests. Qualification Summary • Six years experience as a teacher of English and Mathematics in special education settings with extensive knowledge of assessment and curriculum scaffolding techniques. • A passionate, instructor adept at establishing and maintaining a safe lively learning environment, eliciting trust and effort from students. • Particularly proficient in applying a broad array of resources and ideas to bridge concepts to meet students learning styles and practicing collaborative techniques. Professional Experience July 2009 - January 2010 English Teacher Intercultura, Heredia, Costa Rica Reporting to: English Department Director Responsibilities: • Planned and delivered engrossing Introduction, Intermediate, through Advanced level English lessons using variety of teaching styles • Assessed incoming student abilities to ensure proper placement • Accurately completed all grading, progress and attendance documentation February 2004-June 2009 Special Education Instructor, Rock Creek Academy, Washington, DC Reporting to: High School Program Director Responsibilities: • To provide a safe and invigorating learning environment • Executed the Individual Educational Program of each student • To initiate and convey clearly defined academic and behavioral objectives/expectations • Collected data to track progress to write more effective objectives August 2002-February 2004 Guidance Counselor, Rock Creek Academy, Washington, DC Reporting to: High School Program Director Responsibilities: • Counseled students regarding educational issues including course selections, study skills, and career planning. • Appraised needs for assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid, additional vocational training, refer clients to the appropriate services. • Communicated with parents or guardians, teachers, and other counselors, to resolve student academic behavioral issues. • Compiled and disseminate all student attendance, progress, and grading documentation.
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    Page 2 of4 Steven V. Jones US Phone: (+1301) 577-7748 Netherlands Phone: (+31) 61666-9360 Email: educationjones@gmail.com ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ August 2001-August 2002 Career Developer, Bell Multicultural Senior High School, Washington, DC Reporting to: Career Department Director Responsibilities: • Conducted assessments of student needs, interests and strengths to recommend job exploration experiences. • Provided opportunities to apply knowledge from class activities in volunteer and employment settings • Maintained records of all career exploration activities in for over five-hundred students June 2000 - August 2001 School to Careers Counselor, Deal Junior High School, Washington, DC Reporting to: Principal Responsibilities: • Acted as the liaison between the school and the local businesses to facilitate partnerships and interactions • Collaborated with instructors and administrators in the evaluation and revision of secondary school programs • Instructed students to complete learning style assessments and career exploration practices. June 1997-June 2000 Supervisor II, Central Fairfax Services, Annandale, VA Reporting to: Community-Based Department Director Responsibilities: • Consulted and coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to assess, plan, and implement client Individualized Life Plans. • Managed a team of clients with various disabilities in an enclave and in other community based work settings. • Recorded data daily to produce and present quarterly and annual reports. Education 2004 Masters of Arts Major: Bilingual Special Education; Specialization: Curriculum and Instruction - The George Washington University, Washington, DC 1993 Bachelor of Arts Major: Psychology; Minor: African-American Studies; The College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio 1989 High School Diploma, The Field School, Washington, DC Certifications Certified in Instruction- Reading, Writing, and Mathematics (March 2004) Certified in Instruction-Special Education (April 2004) Certified in Instruction- English as a Second Language (April 2004) Steven V. Jones
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    Page 3 of4 US Phone: (+1301) 577-7748 Netherlands Phone: (+31) 61666-9360 Email: educationjones@gmail.com _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Professional Associations Since 2010 National Association of Special Education Teachers Since 2010 The Foundation for Critical Thinking Research Writing Experience Senior Independent Study, The College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio (September 1992- May 1993) Conducted research to study differences in self-esteem measure scores of students educated in mainstream and multicultural settings. Junior Independent Study, The College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio (January 1992) Conducted research of the effects of television viewing on children’s academic performance and self- esteem. Personal Data Date of Birth: 13-10-1970 Age: 39 years old Place of Birth: Washington, DC, United States Martial Status: Married Visa Status: No Residence Permit Sex: Male Number of Children: None Other:
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