Alex D. Jones, M.Ed.
Curriculum Vitae
Interests include technology,
photography, and continuing my education.
Texas educator certificate
Generalist (EC-4)
English as a Second Language
Principal (EC-12)
ILD/PDAS
Doctoral Student (Early Childhood Education)
University of Houston, Houston, TX
Advisor: Dr. Nicole Andrews
Master
of Education, Curriculum and Instruction - Teaching; December 2007
University of Houston, Houston, TX
Advisor: Dr. Juanita Copley
Bachelor
of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies;
May 2006
University of Houston, Houston, TX
GPA 3.62/4.0
Magna Cum Laude
Catalyst in the Houston
ISD/Baylor College of Medicine Science Learning & Leadership Collaborative
2008-2009
University of Houston teachHOUSTON mentor science teacher 2008-2009
University of Houston teachHOUSTON mentor science teacher
2007-2008
Rice Elementary Model Science Lab intern
2007-2008
Outstanding science teacher Neff
Elementary 2007-2008
University of Houston College of
Education Master Mentor Teacher Cohort
Mylie E. & Charles A. Durham Scholarship
recipient 2005
Cecile Foerster
Scholarship recipient 2005
Kappa Delta Pi
DeanŐs List
Science Through the Lens of a Camera...Using Digital Media to
Enhance the Vocabulary of English Language Learners Region
4 Education Service Center, Houston, TX, February 20, 2010 - Participants
explore innovative ways to employ digital and print media to enhance science
vocabulary and key concepts to English Language Learners. Customize and
personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles,
working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources.
ACP (Alternative
Certification Program) Curriculum Week – Cooley Center, Houston, TX, July 20, 21, 23, 24,
2009 – Presentation to ACP interns on instructional strategies, ESL/GT
modifications, model lesson demonstrations, and best practices in the science classroom.
Teaching Science Using
Digital Media
– Southmayd Elementary, Houston, TX, March 27,
2009 – Presentation to faculty on how to make lessons engaging and how to
check for understanding of concepts by using photographs and video clips.
ABRAZO Life Science
Training –
Hattie Mae White Administration Building, Houston, TX, January 26, 2009 and
February 2, 2009 - Life Science: Animals and Plants on Display. How to make your
lessons engaging by using plant and animal specimens. Participants will also have access to a
TAKS review packet that covers nature of science, physical science, earth
science, and life science.
ABRAZO
Physical Science Training
– Hattie Mae White Administration Building, Houston, TX, October 18 and
20, 2008 - This presentation provided instructional strategies, model lesson
demonstrations, best practices, and resources for first and second year
teachers.
Science
Learning & Leadership Collaborative Workshop – Sanchez Elementary,
Houston, TX, July
2008 - Literacy in the science classroom.
Professional Development Workshop –
Neff Elementary, Houston, TX, August 2007
Trained teachers on
creating science workstations.
Professional Development Workshop –
Neff Elementary, Houston, TX, May 2007
Trained teachers on
creating hands-on science lessons.
Education Specialist, Region
4, Houston, TX, March 2010 – Present
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Manage
and implement the technological requirements of online courses, masters,
archives, enrollments, and deferrals, so that pre-service educational
specialists can develop, facilitate, present, and evaluate online pre-service
training for alternative certification program participants.
á Assist in the development of eLearning curricula and
courses, providing artistic direction to faculty content experts to develop
effective content and course designs.
Full
Time Mentor Teacher,
Houston ISD, Houston, TX, July 2009 – March 2010
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Plan and provide technical and curriculum
assistance for beginning teachers and schools.
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Develop and present professional development
sessions appropriate to the needs of the beginning teachers throughout the
school year.
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Assists beginning teachers with curriculum,
structure of classrooms, classroom management procedures, standards of pupil
behavior, studentsŐ evaluation, and studentsŐ progress.
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Provide coaching support and modeling of best
practices in the teacherŐs classroom.
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Provide planned learning experiences using a
variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and teachers and
utilize available time for the best possible instruction and training.
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Collaborate with campus administration and
regional or central office staff in ways to enhance the program and support the
beginning teacher.
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Participate in planning sessions with campus
planning teams.
Science
Lab Instructor, Southmayd Elementary, Houston, TX, August 2008 – July
2009
á
Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the
individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
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Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and
appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
á
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional
media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, and
the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
á
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum
goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all
lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to the
students.
Earth
Science Summer Camp,
Benavidez
Elementary, Houston, TX, June 9-27, 2008
Taught selected 4th graders entering 5th
grade for the 2008-2009 school year.
The summer camp focused on earth science. The curriculum included hands on experiences, as well as
field trips and field experiences.
Science
Lab Instructor, Neff
Elementary, Houston, TX, June 2006 – May 2008
á
Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the
individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
á
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and
appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
á
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional
media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, and
the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
á
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum
goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all
lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to the
students.
PUBLICATIONS
Jones, A. (2010). Science via
photography: using digital media to enhance animal
adaptation and diversity lessons. Science
and Children, 47 (5), 26-30.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Science Teachers Association
Science Teachers Association of Texas
COMPUTER SKILLS/COMPETENCES
Operating Systems: Windows and Mac OS X
Microsoft Office Suite
Apple iWork
Apple iLife
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Fireworks
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Acrobat
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