1. Tana H. Jones
5719 Barnwood Terrace Richmond, Virginia 23234 804-356-3070
Career Goal
To provide instructional leadership, community based opportunities, and support for teachers, students,
families, in the community through developing, managing, and evaluating educational programs and
opportunities in collaboration with key stakeholders and community members
Career Highlights
3 Years of Federal Grant Management Curriculum Development & Alignment Adult Learning Theories
15 Years in PK-12 Education Presentation Production and Presenter Excellent Computer Skills
10 Years in Education Management Develop, Manage & Support Employee Rewards Programs
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2010 – Present Assistant Principal, N.B. Clements Jr High and J.E.J. Moore Middle Schools,
Prince George, Virginia
Responsibilities
• 6 years in Administration and Supervision
• Provide positive leadership, motivate employees, and serve as a role model to
both teachers and students.
• Excellent communication skills to convey a vision for the mathematics
department and school and stakeholder buy-in from teachers, students and the
community members.
• Promote a positive school environment and maintain an effective discipline plan
to create a safe environment for students and staff.
• Participate in the selection of new teaching and classified personnel.
• Conducted Teacher Evaluations to improve teaching and learning
• Observe, evaluate, counsel, and motivate professional staff toward performances
to attain the educational goals of the district.
• Prepare and complete action plans for academic performance outcomes, identify
trends and determine systems improvements; implement change and resolve
problems.
• Assisted the Principal in formulation and implementation of the School
Improvement Plan, staff supervision assignments, revision of teacher and
student handbooks, discipline guidelines, and bus transportation.
• Continuously evaluate existing programs and practices, curriculum content, and
pilot or experimental programs.
• Initiating continued improvement in curriculum and teaching methods.
• Serve as the LEA for Child Study Committees, Gifted Program Committee, and
Individualized Education Programs.
Accountability
• Monitor and assess student progress.
• Supervise and evaluate staff.
• Manage and monitor discipline, student supervision, and special education
programs and services

2. • Ensure procedures are appropriate and fair in relation to policies required by
state and federal regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
• Postgraduate Professional License, expires June 20, 2018
Endorsements: Admin and Supervision PreK-12, Mathematics – Algebra 1,
Middle Ed. 6-8: Mathematics, and Specific Learning Disabilities K-12
• Next Generation Leadership Academy at U of R, completed 2009-10
• Cohort VII: Aspiring Special Education Leadership Academy sponsored by VA
Department of Education, completed 2015-16
Knowledge and Skills
• Proven experience in motivating and inspiring other to action using cognitive
and human relations skills
• Strong critical reading and writing skills used to read and analyze reports,
disaggregate data and write reports and memorandums
• Strong interpersonal skills critical for communicating effectively with parents,
teachers, supervisors other stakeholders
• Able to develop liaisons within the community to foster the development of
positive community relations
• Attended numerous seminars hosted by T/TAC to extend professional skills in
serving students with special needs
• Proficiently use electronic equipment for word processing, data management,
information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
Summer 2012/2015 Principal, Summer Programs, N.B. Clements Junior High and J.E.J. Moore
Middle Schools, Prince George, Virginia
Responsibilities
• Serve as the Principal for 5th
, 6th
, 7th
, and 8th
grade students.
• Coordinate recruitment process of school personnel
• Screen applications, produce and send notification letters, and make job offers
• Ensure employment and payroll forms are completed correctly
• Conduct orientation sessions for substitute teachers
• Provide direct leadership to staff/ teachers and students enrolled in both
programs in the areas of teacher candidate review, data driven instructional
leadership, teacher observations, parent and community contact, and student
discipline
• Responsible for financial leadership in the areas of hiring, employee timesheets,
supplies, class rosters, classroom assignments, bell/break sessions,
transportation, content materials, and parent correspondences
• Retrieve confidential Individual Education Plan documents used to select staff,
direct and support instruction
• Communicate with parents and sending schools in regards to student grades and
attendance

3. Accountability
• Interpret summer program budgets and prioritize fiscal needs. Also familiar
with all district, state and federal requirements to ensure summer programs are
in compliance at all times.
• Provide pre- and post-data and documentation directly related to student
performance
Qualifications
• Postgraduate Professional License, expires June 20, 2018
Endorsements: Admin and Supervision PreK-12, Mathematics – Algebra 1,
Middle Ed. 6-8: Mathematics, and Specific Learning Disabilities K-12
• Next Generation Leadership Academy at U of R
• ASELA Cohort VII: Aspiring Special Education Leadership Academy
sponsored by VA Department of Education
• Achieves operational objectives by contributing information and
recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing
action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-
service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends;
determining system improvements; implementing change.
Knowledge and Skills
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading
professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in
professional organizations.
2009- 2010 Dean of Students, Meadowbrook High School, Richmond, Virginia
• Demonstrated skills in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution,
interpersonal relationships, long range planning and forecasting
• Counseled and disciplined students in cases of attendance and behavior problems
• Supervised school student activity programs
• Observed and evaluated teacher performance
• Worked with and assisted faculty in the development of effective classroom discipline
and organization
• Prepared required reports and paperwork such as discipline reports, suspension reports,
expulsion paperwork, discrimination complaints, injury reports, parent communications,
and other paperwork as assigned
• Planned and developed small learning communities
• Implemented additional duties as assigned by building principal
2007- 2009 Administrator’s Aide, Highland Springs High School, Henrico, Virginia
• Served as principal’s designee in IEP meetings
• Administered disciplinary policy and behavior intervention plans
• Attended leadership conferences
• Supervised after school activities

4. • Shadowed HCPS Elementary Principals for professional development and experience
• Held conferences with law enforcement, disciplinary personnel, parents, teachers, and
students
• Served as a presenter at HCPS high school principal’s conference
• Conducted teacher observations
• Served as Henrico County representative at local seminars on at-risk populations and
data analysis
• Created and maintained student parking database and procedure manual
2002 – 2004 Administrator’s Aide, Highland Springs High School, Henrico, Virginia
• Administered disciplinary policy and behavior intervention plans
• Held conferences with law enforcement, disciplinary personnel, parents, teachers, and
students
• Served as principal’s designee in IEP meetings
• Attended leadership conferences
• Served as a presenter at HCPS high school principal’s conference
• Conducted teacher observations
• Served as Henrico County representative at local seminars on at-risk populations and
data analysis
• Created and maintained student parking database and procedure manual
• Supervised after school activities
2008-2009 Special Education Mathematics Teacher, Highland Springs High School, Henrico, Virginia
2007-2008 Mathematics Teacher, Meadowbrook High School, Chesterfield, Virginia
2001-2007 Mathematics Teacher, Highland Springs High School, Henrico, Virginia
EDUCATION
Master of Education in Administration & Supervision, University of Phoenix 2004
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Virginia Commonwealth University 2001
Associates in Liberal Arts, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College 1998
REFERENCES
Mr. Willie Elliott, Director of Gifted Services 804-733-2700
6410 Courts Drive
Prince George, Virginia 23875
Mrs. Stephanie Bishop, Principal 804-733-2740
11455 Prince George Drive
Disputanta, VA 23842
Mrs. Renee Williams, Division Superintendent
6410 Courts Drive 804-733-2700
Prince George, Virginia 23875