Greg Jones Humanities - Social Studies Teacher
Greg is experienced in independent secondary schools in the United States, Asia, and college level.
Courses Greg has taught:
AP US History, High School US History, Project-Based Honors US History
AP European History, High School European History
AP World History, AP Art History, History of Western Art
Religious Art and Architecture, History of Film, History of Music
AP US Government, AP Comparative Government, Civics, Current Events
AP Human Geography, Environmental Issues
AP Economics, High School Economics
AP Psychology, Elective High School Psychology
Logic and Reasoning, Philosophy, Debate, Philosophy of Law
History of Modern Philosophy, Philosophy of Law, Business Ethics
Philosophy in Neuroscience, Medical Ethics, Morality, and Social Problems
AP English, English Composition, Noir Fiction, Effective Business Communication, Religious Literature
Head of Social Studies/History Department experience:
Responsibilities included managing a team of 10-15 teachers
Organized curriculum mapping, alignment, and sequencing
Led department collaboration designing school-wide standards
Collaboration on expected learning results in regard to content and skills in the department as well as across the curriculum
Interviewing and managing the hiring process for new positions
Formative and Summative Assessments and Department Rubric Development
Teacher observation/evaluations.
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Debate Team, Model United Nations, Mock Trial, Model Congress
Adviser and chaperone at International and American conferences
Educational travel experiences to Italy, Hong Kong, and New Mexico
Organized field trips to museums and historic sites
Developed book and film clubs for students and teachers
Administration Experience:
Acting Principal and Accreditation Coordinator
Head of Department
Education:
● University of California Los Angeles, School of Law, Juris Doctor Degree
Admitted to California and New York Bar Associations
● University of California Los Angeles, Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy Degree
Departmental Honors; Magna Cum Laude, Member of Phi Beta Kappa
● Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, coursework in Philosophy PhD program
Representative of Graduate Student Association Chair
Teachers/Graduate Assistant Organization
Chairman of External Allocations Committee
● University of Rhode Island, coursework towards Masters in History Degree program
● TOESL Teaching Certificate
Additional Experience:
● Attended Advanced Placement Professional Development; US Government, US History, World History, English Language, Seminar and Research
● Experience with Powerschool, Veracross, Schoology, Naviance, SMART board technology, Cisco Web Meeting, G-Suite
● Tutor for AP US History and AP exam prep
● Advised students with college essays and college admissions
● Managed and developed vertical and horizontal sequencing for the Social Studies department
● Conducted regular departmental observations
● Led meetings for department development, hiring committee, and interviewing for new staff recruitment
● Budgeting and resource management for social studies department
● Accreditation organization, leading focus groups, evaluating documentation, and organizing/engaging all stakeholders.
● Curriculum team member responsible for implementing curriculum mapping with entire faculty
Additional Work Experience:
● Attorney in family law, research attorney, and legal clerk
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