Hello! I’m Katy Jones
Welcome to My Teaching Portfolio
Bio
A little about me: I am an enthusiastic beginning teacher with a strong commitment to social justice. I make my classroom an engaging space where all students feel safe and eager to learn new things and make mistakes along the way. I look forward to bringing my energy and teaching philosophy into your school, and to collaborating with the educational team to provide engaging instruction for all students!
January 2021 - May 2021
Teaching Practitioner, Thomas Edison Charter Academy
Designed and taught interdisciplinary lessons in preparation for lead teaching at end of semester
Regularly facilitated Zoom functions such as breakout rooms and screen sharing
Worked with lead teacher to design and implement rewards system to increase student participation
Practiced classroom management techniques
Served as a Spanish/English translator in parent-teacher conferences and assisted in the development of assessments for student report cards
Created and taught a 10 class Math Unit
January 2021
Assistant Teacher, Crocker Farm Elementary School
Assisted in day-to-day activities of an inclusive classroom (multiple learning styles, some students with IEPs and 504s)
Used multiple structured observation tools to collect specific academic and behavioral data
Participated in multiple grade-level planning meetings and school-wide professional development trainings
Created and implemented an interactive math lesson for the entire sixth grade team
June - August 2019 and July 2020
Camp Director and Instructor, Camp Brainy Bunch
Responsible for the successful delivery of camp curriculum including adaptation of curriculum to enhance the experience and enjoyment of students, as well as to meet individual needs
Led and guided staff, ensuring a high energy and complete delivery of all curriculum, games, and activities
Responsible for the successful daily operations of camp, continuous satisfaction of all campers and parents, and leadership of all site staff
Ensured camper and staff safety by strictly adhering to all COVID-19 protocols
June 2014 - Present
Childcare, Alexis Briano
Caring for one 7 year old girl (since age 1), organizing educational and recreational activities and upholding daily routines
Education
My Studies
September 2017 - May 2021
BA Mount Holyoke College
GPA: 3.91
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Psychology & Education
Minor: Politics
Honors: Mount Holyoke Leadership Award recognizing academic success, leadership and promise for continued innovation
Massachusetts Grade 1-6 Teacher Licensure through Mount Holyoke College (expected June 2021)
August 2014 - May 2017
Gateway High School
GPA: 4.29
High School Diploma, May 2017
Honors: Highest Academic Excellence
"A well-educated mind will always have more questions than answers."