Jonita D.

Jones
23712 Clarkson St.
Southfield, MI 48033
(313)790-1289
Jonita_Jones@yahoo.com

Skilled in the ability to develop, direct, and coordinate challenging, enriching, and innovative activities that
address student centered standards in three domains: academic, career, and personal/social development, Active
team member who effectively collaborates and establishes quality relationships with all stakeholders.
Experience in:
 Individual Counseling  Student Achievement
 Multicultural Awareness  Activity Planning
 Student Centered Learning  Peer Mediation
 Classroom Management  Brief Solution Focused Therapy
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CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
Certifications:
K-12 Administrator Certificate (2016)
Guidance Counselor (NT) (2014)
Business, Marketing, Management and Technology (GQ) (2011)
Interim Occupational Certificate (Vocational Business) (2011)
Master of Arts in School Counseling, Major: School Counseling
University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI (2014)
Master of Arts in Teaching, Major: Career and Technical Education
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (2011)
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major: International Business Management
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI (2002)
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EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Oak Park Preparatory Academy Middle School 2016-Present
School Counselor
 Schedule students in appropriate courses.
 Consult with students, parents and staff to assist students with academic/career planning.
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 Meet individually with every 6 -8 grade student and develop a career plan
 Serve as a member of the family support team and other school based teams.
 Compile and submit data for the Course Offering Report

Chandler Park Academy Middle School 2010-2016

School Counselor
 Provide direct support service to individual students, small groups, and classrooms.
 Developed a student success program for at-risk students through RTI services.
 Develops and maintains family outreach programs and community partnerships.
 Provide assistance with the master schedule building process.
 Conduct professional development workshops.
Technology Teacher
 Attending staff and committee meetings and professional development activities. Participating in school
activity planning and after school organizations.
 Accountable for planning, developing and presenting organized learning opportunities for students in
accordance with approved curriculum and State standards at the assigned grade level.
 Prepared lesson plans, use data driven instruction to gauge student learning, maintain a welcoming, safe and
attractive classroom environment, and establish high standards of student behavior.

Colin Powell Academy Middle School 2009-2010

Business Education/Technology Teacher\
 Developing personal relationships with students and parents. Engaging parents in each student’s education.
 Providing instruction to students and serving as a student advocate. Maintaining appropriate student discipline
and conduct.
 Responsible for the creation and implementation of the entire business curriculum.

Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan Detroit, MI

Finance Park Manager 2008-2009
Manage the delivery of JA Finance Park curriculum. Implement all teacher/volunteer training. Coordinates the
scheduling of teacher/volunteer training and school visits.
Manage day-to-day operations during school visits (50-150 students per visit) to facilitate and ensure optimal
experiences for participants, conduct day long curriculum, engage students and volunteers. Keep up to date on
program updates.
Develop and implement plans for teacher and volunteer contact including class visits, phone contacts, teacher
visits and call back sessions. Solicits feedback through an evaluation instrument for teachers, students and
volunteers.
Detroit Merit Academy, Detroit, MI
Substitute Teacher 2006-2008
Accountable for all teaching and classroom management responsibilities in the absence of the primary teacher.
Responsible for reporting daily activities on behavior and overall class performance.
Established and maintained positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues, fostering an
environment of open communication and support.
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OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Financial Aid Officer I 2004-2006
Developed, publicized and conducted public workshops, seminars at secondary schools, community colleges,
or at community events to promote and explain the University’s financial aid programs to prospective students
and their parents.
Process applications for financial aid, including needs analysis to determine financial aid eligibility for the
packaging and awarding of federal, state and institutional aid programs.
Administer the stands of satisfactory academic progress for all financial aid programs and counsel students as
to their compliance.
ITT Technical Institute, Troy, MI
Financial Aid Advisor 2003-2004
Conducted financial aid interviews, which include counseling students on available funding and assisting in
completion of applications with required documentation.
Responsible for tracking student progress on financial packages to ensure completion within two weeks of
enrollment.