Libbey Jones

Permanent Address: 1407 Prospect St. Lansing, MI 48912 • Email: jonesl@gowcs.net

Phone: (517) 897-1891 • Professional Portfolio Website: libbeyjones.weebly.com
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Education and Certification
Alma College– Alma, MI
Bachelor of Arts- Cumulative GPA: 3.77
Majors: Elementary Education and Integrated Science (Graduated December 2018)
Certification for MTTC (January 2018)

Mason High School– Mason, MI

Class Valedictorian, Cumulative GPA: 4.00 (Graduated June 2014)

Teaching Development
Explorer Elementary School– Williamston, MI (Fall 2018)
3th Grade Student Teaching Internship- Supervising Teacher: Mrs. Kristina Foley
• Organized, planned, and taught Economics and Science units for fall semester, as well as taught
and assessed all subjects for a portion of the semester
• Observed and participated in grade level meetings, data review and school improvement meetings,
summer professional development, and parent-teacher conferences

Pine Avenue Elementary School– Alma, MI (Fall 2016, Winter 2017)

4th Grade Field Placement- Supervising Teacher: Mrs. Lona Falk
• Taught multiple inquiry based science and social studies lessons in whole class settings
• Administered tests, graded student work, created visual displays around the classroom, and
observed student management with over 40 hours in the classroom

5th Grade Field Placement- Supervising Teacher: Mr. Cody Nevins

• Taught stand-alone and curriculum based lessons in math and reading, as well as lead an RTI
reading groups
• Accompanied students during art and music classes within over 40 hours in the classroom

St. Mary’s Catholic School– Alma, MI (Winter 2016)

3rd/4th Combined Class Field Placement- Supervising Teacher: Mrs. Jen Lux
• Facilitated whole class social studies lessons and map exploration mini-unit
• Assisted individual students with assignments and answered student questions regarding various
subjects over 40 hours of observation in the classroom

Luce Road Elementary School – Alma, MI (Fall 2015)

Kindergarten/ Young Fives Field Placement- Supervising Teacher: Mrs. Heidi Barnaby
• Taught lessons about reading strategies and led large group writers workshop activities
• Observed and studied cognitive, physical, social, and emotional student development

Certified Substitute Teacher – Alma, Ithaca, & Greater Lansing, MI (May 2017- Present)
Elementary, Middle School, and High School Substitute
• Managed classrooms of all ages and carried out teacher’s duties such as teaching lessons, taking
attendance, and managing student behavior
• Responsible for caring for students and carrying out lessons and classroom activities  
Employment and Volunteer Experience
Williamston Community Schools-Williamston, MI (May 2019-Present)
3rd Grade Teacher
• Collaborate with Grade Level team to ensure consistency when modifying and developing lessons,
and setting academic and behavior expectations
• Virtually collaborate with Grade Level Team to design and create a Continuous Learning Plan that
meets the needs of a diverse group of students for remote learning
• Attend professional development at the school and district level as well as work with curriculum
coaches to continue using best practices and further my academic education

Shepherd Public Schools – Shepherd, MI (December 2018 -Present)

Long-Term Kindergarten/4th Grade Substitute Teacher
• Responsible for creating daily curriculum and teaching all subjects to a kindergarten classroom as
well as working cooperatively with the grade level team
• Conducted major baseline assessments including NWEA, F&P, Trimester Assessments
• Prepared, managed, and conducted parent-teacher conferences as well as conducted and
evaluated students for report card assessments

Williamston Athletic Department – Williamston, MI (June 2018-November 2018)

Middle School Cross Country Assistant Coach
• Managed, trained, and coached 6-8th grade runners, hosted meets, and carried out coaching
responsibilities at practices, team functions, and competitions
• Taught a team of strong, healthy, and motivated young runners about the sport, as well as lead the
team to an invitational win and third place title in the Greater Lansing Region
• Coached Girls on the Run of Michigan team for the beginning of the Spring 2020 season, prior to
Covid-19 cancelation

Alma College STEM Camp– Alma, MI (Summer 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
Camp Organizer, Group Leader, and Resident Assistant
• Planned and organized schedules and activities for elementary and middle school camps
• Worked as a group leader of 10-15 children and administered both day and night activities

Alma College Admissions – Alma, MI (June 2017- August 2018)

Tour Guide and Admissions Ambassador
• Assisted with office projects such as contacting and recruiting families and potential students,
while advocating and sharing about the opportunities at Alma
• Provided campus tours, assisted with event logistics, and lead a student panel

Stone Recreation Center – Alma, MI (August 2014- October 2017)

Customer Service Representative
• Managed the front desk by checking in students, checking out materials, and selling/updating
community memberships
• Oversaw intramural sporting events and campus activities hosted at the center

Activities/Involvement and Leadership Roles- Alma College – Alma, MI

• Alma Choirs (2014-2018)- Pretty in Plaid acapella group
• Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority (2015-2018)- Vice President of Scholarship
• Alma College Varsity Cross Country and Track (2014-2018)- Senior Team Captain
• Education Club (2014-2018)- 2016 Club Treasurer
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (2014-2018)
*References available upon request*