Jewel Jones2822 Ridgewood Trail • Berrien Springs, MI 49103

(269) 519-8228 • jalexes@yahoo.com

ObjectiveTo secure a position where I can effectively use my strong organizational skills, educational background, and experience in human relations to make a positive contribution to the organization.

Summary of Qualifications Results driven, detail-oriented, dependable and excellent communications skills Works well in a cross-functional team environment and without close supervision Knowledge in the areas of communications, radio, print journalism, writing, public relations, teaching and

education outreach Proficient in communication media, public speaking, video production, Microsoft Word, Microsoft

PowerPoint and Photoshop

EducationMaster of Arts in Strategic Communications May 2016Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Media (Minor: Print Journalism) December 2009Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL

Professional ExperienceSouthwestern Michigan College- ETS Outreach Advisor September 2016-Present Dowagiac, Michigan Recruits, plans and implements program services for participants. Serves as a liaison between target schools and the college. Performs follow-up and tracking of former participants. Assists in the preparation of the annual report for the U.S. Department of Education. Provides continual program evaluation; conducts on-going assessment of program needs; makes necessary modifications. Designs and implements career awareness, exploration and interests activities, college visitation activities, study skills assessment and awareness activities, tutoring services, one-week summer seminars, and parent workshops and seminars. Plans and maintains weekly visitation to target schools. Collects and monitors student academic records. Participates in activities with other TRIO projects on campus and in the area. Represents Educational Talent Search at local, state, regional and/or national conferences and workshops to enhance program development. Serves as spokesperson for the project in working with target school principal and guidance counselors; assists director in publicizing the project in the target community. Other duties as assigned.

Southwestern Michigan College – English/Speech Instructor September 2013- Present Dowagiac, Michigan

Evaluate students' progress and performance and assign grades Work with students of varied backgrounds Plan and evaluate English curriculum and effectiveness of English instruction Research and identify appropriate textbooks and other instructional materials Provide academic advisement for students. Hold conferences with students Assist with marketing the program and with recruiting students Participate in continuing education and professional development activities Preparation of interactive, innovative, and multi-modal approaches of teaching

Response to student inquiries in a timely manner;

Provision of substantive and ongoing feedback to students;

Maintenance and enhancement of the quality of teaching in the program;

Attendance at adjunct faculty meetings, professional development, and trainings

Perform other related faculty and administrative duties as assigned

Bermuda Institute - High School English / Speech and Debate Teacher August 2011- May 2013Southampton, Bermuda

Developed and presented comprehensive lesson plans with a focus on grammar, poetry, Shakespeare, and creative writing

Incorporated exciting thematic units such as Romeo and Juliet and Julius Caesar to encourage class participation, enhance literary skills, and foster a fun and active learning environment

Implemented various strategies and differentiated assessments in order to accommodate diverse needs of students who were transitioning from various feeder schools

Affectively maintained interest and provided interactive atmosphere enabling students to signify hone learning skills

Instituted positive classroom management strategies and disciplinary programs that effectively handled challenging behavior issues

Provided academic advice and strategies to an inherited group of advisees

SDA Language Institute - English Teacher December 2010- August 2011 Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Communicated critical text book concepts to foreign students Assisted in structuring sentences/mid-term projects and non- class related needs for the students such as

proposals, journal entries, and letters Administered verbal and written tests which assessed their level of grammar, comprehension and

conversation fluency Evaluated student progress through the method of individual drills, and filling out rubric form sheets. Taught junior level classes ranging from ages 4-14 Conducted speeches and participated in pathfinder groups/clubs on weekends Prepared religion course work and lesson plans Calculated mid-term and final grades for each term

NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) – Recruiter/Intern January 2010 – May 2010Huntsville Alabama

Participated in the Visiting Researcher Exchange and Outreach (VREO) Program Worked with the HS30/Academic Affairs staff to identify best practices for strengthening relations and

communications with Minority Institutions Provided support for MSFC meetings with Minority University students, faculty, and administrators Developed a system for maintaining contact with minority pipeline students to keep them abreast of job

openings, internships, scholarships and fellowships and other NASA opportunities Identified ways to increase Minority Institution and minority student participation in MSFC education

projects Assisted HS30 in collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on minority student participation and workforce

entry Recruited at the CIAA Career Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina Participated in the White House Initiative on HBCUs at Alabama A&M University

Oakwood University WJOU Praise 90.1 FM, Radio Host – August 2007- May 2010Huntsville, Alabama

Prepared and delivered news, sports, or weather reports, gathered and rewrote material so that it would convey required information and fit specific time slots

Announced musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information Recorded commercials for later broadcast Studied background information to prepare for programs or interviews Compiled and edited voice tracks

Mediaville.TV, LLC Sales/Journalist - May 2009- August 2009 Huntsville, Alabama

Wrote fiction or nonfiction prose such as short stories, biographies, articles, essays and blogs Conducted research to obtain factual information, using sources such as newspaper, diaries, and interviews Developed graphics, layouts, product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites using Photoshop Planned and prepared advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services

Walt Disney World College Program- Merchandise August 2008 – January 2009 Orlando, Florida

Multitasked on several projects at once i.e. Sales records, inventory control and merchandise delivery Collaborated effectively with other team members to respond to challenges and opportunities as they arose Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and

security practices Worked in baby care and helped provide parents with first aid Developed transferable skills that included relationship building, problem solving, written and verbal

communication

References: Chair Person- Hailey Sheets: 574-360-8374Associate Professor of Educational Research: Michelle Ann Bakerson- 574-520-4391Academic Affairs Office at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center: Jennifer Simmons 256-961-1525