Leneta Lawing-Jones

Post Office Box 231, Dillwyn, VA 23936 ​• (​ 434) 838-0285 ​• l​ lawingjones78@gmail.com

Professional Summary
I am a conscientious individual offering an 18 year-background in Special Education instruction. I
display an engaging and pleasant personality with strong commitment to promoting academic
achievement for students of all ages. I am knowledgeable about Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
planning and leading a team of special education teachers. I have the ability to establish cooperative,
professional relationships with parents, staff and administration.

Skills
Teaching/tutoring
Positive reinforcement
Standardized testing
Classroom discipline
Student motivation
Special needs students Lesson planning
Verbal and writing communication Positive and encouraging
Self-motivated Kind and empathetic educator
Middle school education Student records management
Fast learner

Work History
Teacher​, 08/2001 to Current

Buckingham County Middle School ​– Buckingham, Virginia

● Work collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional
strategies to address student learning objectives.
● Pursue professional development continually by attending educational conferences and
teacher training workshops.
● Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement
strategies.
● Plan and implement lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal
guidelines.
● Review curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons in an effort to
increase student understanding.
● Enforce school's student discipline code and deal with problem situations.
● Manage caseload of 18 students with varying disabilities which includes day placements.
● Develop and deepen relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote
optimal student learning environments.
 ● Serve as the lead special education teacher for the building.
● Perform administrative duties as needed in the absence of one of the building
administrators.
● Serve on the School Leadership Team which addresses the needs and operation of the
school.
● Serve on the Inclusive Practices Team which addresses the needs of co-teachers and
special education students.

Summer School Administrative Intern​, 06/2018 to 06/2018

Buckingham County Public Schools ​– Buckingham, VA

● Partnered with the Assistant Principal to administer the school program in alignment with vision
and goals, providing a positive, high-expectation academic environment.
● Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
● Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff's positive interaction
with students and families.
● Supervised students unloading and loading buses.
● Completed building walk through to ensure building was secure.
● Supervised students during breakfast and lunch.
● Contacted parents concerning discipline issues with students.
● Assisted the administrative team with the development of the master schedule for the upcoming
academic year.

Education

Administration And Supervision Endorsement​: Educational Administration, 2018

Longwood University ​- Farmville, VA

Master of Education​: Special Education, 2005

Longwood University ​- Farmville, VA

Bachelor of Science​: Communication Studies, 2001

Liberty University ​- Lynchburg, VA