JAMES BRANDON JONES

1102 N. Bell Ave. Apt. 105 Denton, TX 76209 940-268-6831 brandon.jones.art@gmail.com __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION: Master of Arts in Teaching Texas Womans University, Denton, TX Certification: EC-12 Art Bachelor of Fine Art in Studio Arts (Photography) University of North Texas, Denton, TX Anticipated May 2013

May 2008

EDUCATION RELATED EXPERIENCE: 2013 (Spring) Student Teaching (Harpool Middle School and McNair Elementary School) Observed and taught under the supervision of two exemplary Denton ISD teachers Created lesson plans and implemented them into the classroom Learned how to become flexible and self-reflect for more effective lessons 2012-Present-Graduate Assistant, Denton, TX Developed quizzes and grade assignments for students at Texas Womans University Managed the TExES Prep Center and learned essential time management skills 2010-2011 Paraprofessional Trinity Charter School (The Nelson Center), Denton, TX Worked with a diverse population of Intense and Specialized aggressive youth Followed and adapted lesson plans in English and Physical Education classrooms Worked with grades EC-10 Reinforced classroom management plans and executed RTI, SAMA, and CPI 2007-2008 Camp Counselor - Texas Governors School, Denton, TX Worked with 10 & 11th grade students at the University of North Texas Designed and implemented educational activities and events Implemented the University of North Texas policies and procedures 2006-2008 Resident Assistant Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton, TX Developed and implemented college activities and clubs for students at the University of North Texas. Worked with a diverse ethnic student population, in which I learned about various cultures and skills to best accompany the students I was responsible for. Communicated and planned with a university staff on a weekly basis PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 2009-2010 Barista Starbucks, Carrollton, TX Managed cash drawer and coffee beverages Created a warm environment and know each customer by name and drink ACTIVITIES: Volunteered in New York, New York for 6 weeks with other artists from across the nation to create an exhibition that represented the emotional state of New York in 2006