Updated August 18, 2015
8824 Doe Run Drive, Charlotte NC 28277
Phone 704.905.4319 (c)
sandras.jones@cms.k12.nc.us
Sandra S Jones
Education
Master of Arts in Educational Administration
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Gardner Webb University -Boiling Springs, NC 2004-2005
Master of Arts in Secondary Science Education, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 1990-1992
Bachelor of Science in General Science Education, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 1986-1990
National Board Certification Adolescent/ Young Adult Science 2001
● Renewed successfully 2011
Comprehensive Teaching experience (24 yrs.)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC 2013-2015
Chemistry/Science Teacher, Olympic High School/Executive Leadership and Entrepreneurial
Development 2013-now
AP Chemistry Workshop Summer 2014
Arts and Science Council Representative for my school 2014-now
Tech Leader I and II professional development (includes Google Apps and Canvas), Summer 2015
Union County Public Schools, Monroe, NC 2007- 2013
Science Teacher, Forest Hills High School, Marshville, NC
● One on One Technology Initiative Program Fall 2012
● Target Fieldtrip Grant Recipient (used for Reed’s Historic Gold Mine, Midland, NC) 2011-2013
● Professional Learning Committee Leader for Earth/Environmental Science 2012-2013
● Collaborated with Media Coordinator on NASA ReelScience Video Contest 2013
● Maintained teacher class website on Moodle 2010-2013
● Cast cameo member in Anne Fall 2012
● NASA workshops in Texas, Mohave Desert and Cape Canaveral summer 2011
● Presenter: NC Science Teachers Association: Greensboro, NC Nov. 2010-2011
● Presenter: UCPS TQE Day “Using Satellite Data to Measure Sea Level” Nov. 2010-2011
● NC Biotech Association participant UNC-Charlotte, July 2010
● NC Forestry Association Workshop New Bern, NC June 2010
● UCPS Team 21 Member 2009 to 2012
● DataStreme Atmosphere Participant AMS NOAA CPESE Fall 2009
● Maury Project candidate - Annapolis Maryland US Navy, AME, NOAA, 2 weeks July of 2009
● Project Observe/Skynet Morehead Planetarium- UNC Chapel Hill 2008- 2012
● Judge/Advisor Exceptional Children Science Fair FHHS 2008-2012
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC
1992-2007
Administrative Internship, Harding University High School, Charlotte, NC 2005
● Coordinated discipline issues with the Assistant Principal resulting in behavior management plans for each student
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Serve as science department Faculty Advisory Council Representative to resolve faculty/ school issues
Planned, Coordinated, Supervised, the Harding University High School Earth Day Event; coordinated between
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Morehead Elementary School and Harding University High
Implemented Breakfast Thursdays for At-Risk students to improve End-Of-Course Biology scores with other
teachers and guidance department.
2005
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Coordinated/participated in Biology Team meetings for improving End-Of-Course (EOC) scores for all students
especially those at risk.
2003-2005
Implemented classroom technology program in the classroom among the science teachers including use of the web
and PowerPoint presentations
Worked with the financial secretary on budget preparation of audit techniques resulting in compliance for NC
State
Biology/Science Teacher, Harding University High School, Charlotte, NC 2001-2007
● Attended PEAK Training/ Inclusion Training and implemented into use in the classroom
● Teach Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science, Biology I: various levels to include
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IBMYP), Academically Gifted and Exceptional
Children Inclusion as well as other sciences as needed. 2001-2007
● Sponsor for Environmental Club; this includes coordinating the Recycling Program for the school
weekly as well as other student activities. 2002-2007
● Lead sponsor for Odyssey of the Mind: Students finished 8th in Central Region Competition in the
Crazy Columns Event. 2006-2007
● Science Olympiad 2001-2003
● Mentored new teachers in academic and associated issues.
Biology/Science Teacher, Olympic High School, Charlotte, NC 1992-2001
● Advanced Placement Certification Workshop Biology 2000
● Advanced Placement Certification Workshop Environmental Science 1998
● Served on the Committee for realignment of the Curriculum Guide in 2001 for Charlotte Mecklenburg
Schools. 2001
● Sponsored Science Club. 1999-2001
● Coordinated students with appropriate social agencies within the school in an Equity Plus environment
to insure they used resources available to them. 1992-2001
● Participated in the UNCC Earth Day (at UNCC) with the Environmental Studies students. 1992-1993
● Coordinated with Athletic Dept. managing football games. 1992-1996
Affiliations/Professional
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National Education Association/ NCAE/ CMAE 1989-now
The Nature Conservancy 1999-2007
NABT Convention Participant 2000
National Association of Biology Teachers 1995-2003
Kappa Delta Pi: Zeta Iota Chapter 1992-2001
National Science Teachers Association/ NCSTA 1992-now
Personal/Community Service
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Married since 1993 with 1 daughter and 2 black labs.
Mecklenburg Amateur Radio Society newsletter editor and secretary 2011-2012
Assist with youth at Pak’s TKD in Rock Hill, SC of the WTF affiliated with the Olympics. 2007-2010
Assist with SCUBA classes in the capacity of PADI DiveMaster 2006-2009
Assist with the community youth Raeburn Swim team including the All Star Meet 2003-2012
Led activities and supported the Hornet’s Nest Area Girl Scouts 2003-2005
Taught Sunday school for Preschoolers: St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church. 2001-2004