Gregory S.

Jones
281-850-8553 (Cell)
281-964-5969 (Home)

20907 Deauville Drive

Spring, Texas 77388

gjones1@kleinisd.net

Professional Objective: To obtain a position as a secondary school Assistant Principal

Interests and Qualifications
Experienced Educator: Expertise in collaborative team planning, curriculum planning and
development, and RTI strategies to promote the success of on-level, ESL and special needs students
Veteran-US Army: Strong, community-oriented, servant leader, committed to success and
excellence, skilled at problem solving and inspiring others to achieve goals under pressure
Experienced Leader/Manager: Transformational, student-centered leader with a passion for
learning, ethical decision-maker, team-oriented communicator, skilled at curriculum improvement,
problem-solving, RTI, and data analysis.
Certifications: Principal (EC-12), Instructional Leadership Development (ILD), Texas Teacher
Evaluation and Support System (TTESS), ELAR 7-12, Special Education Grades (EC-12),
Generalist Grades (EC-6), English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades (EC-12)
EDUCATION
The University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas
M.Ed. Leadership, August 13, 2015
Region IV Servicing Center Houston, Texas
Teacher Certification Program, Special Education, 2010
Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Florida
Bachelor of Science, Finance, 1991
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIP
Intern, Klein Oak High School, Klein Independent School District, Fall Semester 2014-Spring
Semester 2015
Assisted in curriculum development: vertical alignment strategies, content area alignment
strategies, deconstruction of learning objectives, and content area implementation strategies.
Assisted in performing background/reference checks for perspective new teaching staff, resulting
in the successful hiring of five new teachers.
Observed and assisted with ARD, 504, and LPAC Committee meetings to increase procedural
knowledge, increase knowledge of inclusion practices, and parental involvement
Administrative Apprenticeship Program, Klein Oak High School, Spring, Texas Fall Semester
2013-Spring Semester 2014
Assisted in processing student records for alternative placement, resulting in 100% compliance.
Assisted with student searches for drug possession on campus, resulting in three valid arrests.
Communicated with parents in conjunction with attendance committee to alleviate truancy issues,
resulting in five students receiving academic credit
ADMINISTRATIVE CAREER EXPLORATION (ACE Program) Course Completion April 2013
CLASSROOM TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher, Klein Oak High School, Spring, Texas, Grades 10-12
Planned and organized materials for whole-class and small group instruction

2011-Present

Facilitated and maintained an active, inclusive learning environment for English Language Arts
to promote the needs of both ESL and special needs students.
Initiated parental contacts and conferences to discuss strategies for increasing student
achievement and classroom performance
Implemented teaching strategies to incorporate IEP guidelines for special needs students as well
as ESL measures
Collaborated with teams, administrators, colleagues, and counsellors to advocate for the needs of
both regular and special needs students, resulting in a 95% passing rate for 60-80 special
education students

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Believers Fellowship Church, Spring, Texas
Belize Missions Leadership Team-Coordinated church missions in Central America and coached
mission teams on outreach strategies and initiated outreach strategies
Mens Ministry Team/ active member-Community outreach, initiated community outreach
operations and home improvement efforts
AFFILIATIONS
Texas Association of School Administrators
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Project manager, J Patrick Homes, Houston, Texas
2002-2008
Increased completion rates by 50% and satisfaction ratings by 75% upon hire
Planned, coordinated, and supervised all phases of production operations for a custom home
builder, to include procurement, customer service, payroll, quality control, and EPA compliance
Led, mentored, and supervised a large team of contract employees
Developed a vision for high standards, ethics, and customer satisfaction
Facilitated efficiency measures ensuring that all operations were completed as scheduled, in
compliance with federal and state law, and within ethical and budgetary guidelines
Production manager/site manager, Pulte Homes, Inc., Houston, Texas
1999-2002
Planned coordinated and supervised all phases of production operations to include procurement,
customer service, payroll, quality control, and EPA (federal) compliance
Led and supervised a team of contract employees
Ensured that all operations were completed as scheduled, in compliance with federal and state
law, and within ethical and budgetary guidelines
Promoted high standards for production, ethics, and customer satisfaction ratings
United States Army, Fort Hood, Texas
1992-1998
Veteran-Operation Joint Endeavor, Bosnia-Herzegovina
Demolitions Squad Leader (Supervisor)-Led and trained a 15-man squad in mine-clearing
operations to United Nations standards, military tactics, weapons, tactics for explosives, physical
fitness, and anti-tank mining operations.
Tank Section Leader (Supervisor) Led and supervised 15-man squad and supervised the operation
and maintenance of 8 mine clearing tanks
Portfolio: Please visit my ePortfolio at: http://gregorysjones.weebly.com for documentation of
administrative skills, experience, and professional beliefs.

References are attached

References

Dr. Brian Greeney

Principal
Klein Oak High School
Klein Independent School District
Klein, Texas
Office: 832-484-5080
Email: bgreeney@kleinisd.net

Lynda Wesley
Assistant Principal
Klein Oak High School
Klein Independent School District
Klein, Texas
Office: 832-484-5103
Email: lwesley2@kleinisd.net

Dr. Mary Rosenberg

Executive Director of Student Support
Services (Special Education)
Klein Independent School District
Klein, Texas
Office: 832-249-4400
Cell-713-449-4151
Email: mrosenberg@kleinisd.net

Dr. John Haro

Director of High Schools and Middle
Schools, Houston Independent School
District-Retired
Professor of Education,
University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas
Cell: 850-496-8658
Office: 713-525-3863
Email: haroj@stthom.edu

Carol Nesbit
Associate Principal
Klein Oak High School
Klein Independent School District
Klein, Texas
Office: 832-484-5111
Email: cnesbit1@kleinisd.net
Dr. Janice Taylor
Executive Director of Human Resources
Klein Independent School District
Klein, Texas
Office: 832-249-4225
Cell: 713-854-9351
Email: jtaylor@kleinisd.net
Dr. Mike Papadimitriou
Principal
Academy of Science and Health
Conroe High School
Conroe ISD
936-709-5731
Email: mpapadimitriou@conroeisd.net

Jan Cook
District Program Coordinator for Reading
Intervention
Klein Independent School District
Klein, Texas
Office: 832-249-4357
Cell: 281-620-4220
Email: mcook2@kleinisd.net
Kimberly Walters
Assistant Principal
Klein Oak High School
Klein Independent School District
Klein, Texas
Office: 832-484-5108
Email: kwalters1@kleinisd.net