Victoria Jones
Chicago,IL
Summary
K-2 Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at KIPP Chicago, adept in IEP implementation and team building. Successfully enhanced student achievement through tailored instructional strategies and collaborative professional development. Recognized for fostering strong partnerships with families and mentoring staff to elevate educational outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-2 Special Education Teacher
KIPP Chicago
07.2024 - Current
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of diverse needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for students with diverse needs using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed approximately 20 IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
K-2 Literacy Department Chair
KIPP Chicago
07.2024 - Current
- Built a collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of literacy goals.
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
Grade Level Chair
KIPP Chicago
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Led grade level meetings, facilitated communication, and ensured alignment with school goals.
- Identified and addressed areas for improvement in curriculum and instruction, resulting in increased student achievement.
- Supervised and mentored 7 grade level teachers, providing guidance and support for professional growth.
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
KIPP Chicago
07.2020 - 06.2024
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Built strong partnerships with families to enhance the learning experience of students.
Education
No Degree - Continuing Education Courses
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ07-2025
No Degree - Continuing Education Courses
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Studies
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC05-2019
Skills
- Small group instruction
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Instructional strategies
- Team building
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Relationship building
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- Learning Behavior Specialist 1
Timeline
K-2 Special Education Teacher
KIPP Chicago
07.2024 - Current
K-2 Literacy Department Chair
KIPP Chicago
07.2024 - Current
Grade Level Chair
KIPP Chicago
07.2021 - 06.2024
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
KIPP Chicago
07.2020 - 06.2024
No Degree - Continuing Education Courses
University of Phoenix
No Degree - Continuing Education Courses
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Studies
North Carolina A&T State University
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