REBECCA JONES

Virginia Beach, VA 23464 | rebejo2@mail.regent.edu | 757-748-2153

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Aspiring teacher with passionate leadership experience of 18+ years working with hundreds of children, of all ages and
minorities, as a volunteer church youth leader. Effectively taught and managed a first-grade classroom for 2 school years,
consisting of 19 total children, at a private Christian school. Successfully completed 90+ hours of practicum field
experience in a public school. Known for having social and emotional maturity and a professional attitude in relating to
and communicating with learners, fellow teachers, school administrators, parents, and members of the community at
large.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

 Adaptability  Leadership Skills

 Commitment  Positive attitude
 Creativity  Teamwork Skills
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA Anticipated May 2023

 Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

 Concentration: PreK-6th Grade Focus
 Organizations: Alpha Iota Omicron Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), President (2021), Vice President (2020),
Regent University Choir (performed in Spring Concert May 2018), Regent University
 Honors and Awards: Award of Excellence for Outstanding Service and Commitment as Chapter President and
Vice President, and KDP Community Service Chapter Award (2021)
 GPA: 3.8
 Relevant Courses: Curriculum Design/Assessment Techniques, Classroom Management, Child and Adolescent
Growth/Development, Students with Disabilities
Associate of Science, Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, VA May 2011

 Major: Social Sciences

 GPA: 4.0
 Relevant Courses: Teacher Preparation, Stress Management, Public Speaking, Statistics
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching, 3rd Grade, Woodstock Elementary, Virginia Beach, VA January 2022- March 2023
Teaching Practicum II, 4th Grade, Arrowhead Elementary, Virginia Beach, VA October 2021- December 2021
Teaching Practicum I, Kindergarten, Arrowhead Elementary, Virginia Beach, VA February 2021- March 2021
Lead Teacher, 1st Grade Providence Christian School, Chesapeake, VA August 2010 - 2012

 Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning by using a variety of classroom management and
instructional strategies catered to the individual needs of each student
 Promoted excellent student/teacher interaction by building strong relationships with a foundation of respect and
trust
 Carried out 30+ successful parent/teacher conferences, in person and over the phone, for a total of 19 students,
throughout the course of 2 years of teaching.
 Conducted a variety of assessments in reading, math, and spelling in a classroom of 19 total students, throughout
the course of 2 years, which included The Stanford 10 Achievement Tests
  Actively participated in daily morning devotionals/weekly chapels and was in involved in 2 school Spring and
Christmas concerts, in second year of teaching coordinated a field trip for both first-grade class and another
teacher’s second-grade class, consisting of 20 total students
Assistant Teacher, Edu Care Children’s Center, Virginia Beach, VA May 2006- November 2006

 Developed and implemented daily arts and crafts activities for a group of 22 elementary school children
 Chaperoned over 30 children on multiple summer field trips
 Supervised and taught a classroom of 8 two-year-olds
 Participated in quarterly professional development workshops
Assistant Instructor, Evie Mansfield Modeling School and Agency, Virginia Beach, VA September 2000- May 2005

 Coordinated with the lead instructor in teaching a group of approximately 10 young ladies on various topics
regarding self-improvement, etiquette, and a variety of modeling techniques
 Participated in 2 in house runway shows and a Bridal Show
 Administered surveys, promoted brands, and participated in a variety of community events including Norfolk
Waterside Children’s Festival and the Pungo Strawberry Festival in Virginia Beach
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Planned Giving Coordinator, Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc. (CBN), Virginia Beach, VA Aug. 2012- Jan. 2023

 Experienced in handling a variety of gifts from Stocks, Donor Advised Funds, Private Foundations, IRA’s, Estate
Plans, Charitable Gift Annuities, Mineral Interests, and responding to other various Planned Giving inquiries
 Demonstrates sound judgement in handling confidential matters with the highest level of sensitivity
 Trained 3 new hires on various planned giving procedures
 Nominated to receive the President’s Award of Excellence 2015
Partner Service Representative, CBN, Virginia Beach, VA November 2006- August 2010

 Handled partner service-related calls for multiple levels of giving and processed thousands of donations by phone
 Implemented thousands of product orders, and managed various specialized projects such as credit cards, partner
reconciliation, and fundraising calls
 Nominated to receive the Employee of the Month Award May 2008
Office Administrator, Tiffany & Tiffany, PLLC, Virginia Beach, VA December 2005-May 2006

 Prepared hundreds of court dockets weekly for the main attorney to help him present his cases in court
 Posted hundreds of garnishments and judgments in the database to have a digital backup of each record
 Conducted weekly bank deposits to keep incoming cash secure to cover business expenses
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Church School Teacher, More Than Conquerors Church (MTC), Virginia Beach, VA September 2018- Present

 Teach Bible Scripture/stories through interactive lessons and fun activities to 7+ children between the ages of
6 - 11 once a month on Sunday
Youth Leader, MTC, Virginia Beach, VA September 2004- Present

 Consistently support the youth inside and outside of the church through various weekly/monthly youth events
 Co-wrote script for a Christmas Production December -2022
 Co-wrote curriculum for Summer Camp July -2022
 Created script/presented a puppet show in a Back-to-School Outreach in the community August -2017