Jana Stokes

24318 Plantation Dr
Atlanta, Georgia 30324
(404) 216-0702(cell) janastokes@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Ed. S.
Ed. S.
M. S.
B. S.

2009
2001
1996
1995

Argosy University (Guidance Counseling)

Troy State University (Elementary Education)
Fort Valley State University (Education)
Fort Valley State University (Infant and Child Development)

CERTIFICATIONS/ENDORSEMENT
GA Teaching Certificate # 236403

L6
L6
L6
L6
L6
L6

School Counseling (P-12)

Reading Endorsement
ESOL Endorsement
Special Education General Curriculum (P-12); and Consultative
SPED: Math, LA, Science, Social Studies-- Cognitive Level (P-5)
Early Childhood (P-5)

HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Is an effective communicator with superior interpersonal skills who can make and defend difficult
decisions that are best for students.
Is a visionary leader with the ability to build consensus in support of the education programs and the use
of facilities, resources, and personnel effectively.
Is an effective delegator who empowers students to carry out their responsibilities independently while
remaining knowledgeable and accountable for overall progress.
Is a motivational leader who is attentive to student and staff morale, and has a proven ability in building
an effective management team engaged in collaborative planning, problem solving, and decision
making.
Is visible in the community, on the campuses, and at student functions.
Is skilled in being involved with the community groups and organizations; and is able to effectively
present the goals of program(s) to gain support for future programs and community initiatives.
Possesses the ability to continually enhance the image of quality, community atmosphere, and building
esteem between the students we serve and the communities at-large.
A strong educational and community leader with a passion for excellence.

CAREER HISTORY
Atlanta City Schools, Atlanta, GA, Substitute Teaching, 2010-Present
* Presents lesson plans and activities with Differentiated Instructions, Student Centered Learning,
Whole Group, Technology Integration and Interactive Learning for all students.
* Demonstrate exemplary capacity for maintaining a well-disciplined and highly productive instruction
oriented classroom.

* A dedicated and supportive teacher with natural abilities to develop strong relationships with parents,
students and the whole school community
Kennedy Middle School, Atlanta, GA, Coca Cola Valued Youth Program Coordinator,2007-2010
* Consulted with parents and teachers with academic support, career awareness, communication,
problem-solving, conflict resolution, exploration and planning
* Served as a family liaison connecting the school and home to support with the students to advance the
program throughout the community
* Worked with the Instructional Lead Specialist and Communities In Schools (CIS) staff to identify
social, educational, vocational and cultural resources
* Created student appraisal reports with attendance and test results identifying special resources and
referring students to outside wrap-around agencies
* Volunteered as a before and after-school tutoring and enrichment program mentor
Jasper County Schools, Monticello, GA, 2007, Educator (English Speakers of other Languages) 2006-2007
* Analyzed student data obtained from benchmark exams to predict the results of standardized testing
and administered the Language Assessment Battery Test. Developed technology rich lessons and
activities in addition to holding supervisory positions relative to developing school wide interventions to
identify at-risk students
* Accessed comprehension and communication in English Language Learners (Access for ELLs) to
determine the six proficiency levels of mastery level learning
* Connected individual students and their parents/guardians with community organizations and
programs
* Volunteered for the before and after-school tutoring program
Thomasville Heights, Atlanta, GA, Third Grade Teacher, 1999-2000
* Identified students who had low proficiency levels and worked with those students to develop
educational plans to include best teaching and learning practices and habits of study to meet academic
growth
* Organized special parent events and activities at school and various locations in the community
* Volunteered as a before and after-school tutoring and mentoring program helper
Ficquette Elementary and Fairington Elementary, GA, Reading Teacher, 1997-1999
* Developed the reading curriculum and pioneered a class for students who were at-risk of failing
reading in the first, second, and third grades while coordinating training workshops for parents to
reinforce teaching strategies to their children
* Analyzed the on-going formative and summative evaluation data of program effectiveness and
submitted reports to the State (GA) for the Reading First Program
* Volunteered for the before and after-school tutoring enrichment program

SCHOLARLY INTERESTS
Advanced Placement College Board Programs
African American Youth and the Achievement Gap
Counseling for Successful Student Outcomes
Counseling: Matching the Students with Appropriate Resources
Data Assessment, Student Performance, and Educational Research
Parental Involvement: The Nexus to Academic Achievement
Parents as Partners in Urban Public Schools
School, Family, and Community Partnership and the Black Community
Sociological Foundations of Public School Youth
STEM Programs and African American Male Participation
The Achievement Gap vs. The Dropout Crises in Urban Public School
The ACT/SAT Conceptual Framework and its Workings
Welcoming the challenges of Advanced Placement classes for todays learners
Work-Based and Career Technology Education
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American School Counseling Association (ASCA)

Counsel for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Georgia Association of Educators (GAE)
National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE)
National Education Association (NEA)
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages