Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
Teachers College Columbia University, New York, NY
Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.), Mathematics Education, May 2011
Dissertation: The Effect of Computer Gaming on Student Motivation and Basic Multiplication Fluency
https://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=2395731
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Masters of Arts (M.A.), Mathematics Education, May 2003
Spelman College, Atlanta, GA
Bachelors of Science (B.S.), Mathematics, May 2000
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Ron Clark Academy (Middle School Level)
Atlanta Private School, Atlanta, GA
Mathematics Specialist, Courses: Advanced Math Concepts, PreAlgebra, Algebra 1 & Geometry
August 2011 – present
Sierra Nevada College (College Level)
Adjunct Online Instructor, Nationwide
Adjunct Faculty, Courses: The RCA Way, Sustainable Community, Rigor, & Curriculum Implementation
May 2013 – August 2014
Tutor.com: My Live PD (Nationwide)
Online Teacher Professional Development, Nationwide
Mathematics Coach, Algebra Tutorial/ Lesson Planning (monthly training on common core alignment)
October 2011 – June 2013
Argosy University Online (College Level)
College of Undergraduate Studies, Nationwide
Mathematics Faculty, Courses: Quantitative Literacy & Mathematics Review
August 2010 – December 2011
Atlanta Public School System (High School Level)
Carver School of Performing Arts, Alonzo A Crim, South Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Lead Teacher, Mathematics Department Chair
August 2000 – May 2007
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
National Science Foundation
National Selection Committee (NSC)
2016 PAEMST Review Panel
July 2016
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Scoring
Constructed Response Scoring Professional
April 2015 – June 2016
Teach for America (TFA)
SummerInstitute Tulsa, OK
Secondary Math Lab Classroom Lead Teacher, 2013 Tulsa Institute
April 2013 – July 2013
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools: Accreditation and School Improvement
AdvanceED Georgia
SACS Council Review team member
February 2013
Pearson
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
Adolescent and Young Adulthood Mathematics Scorer
June 2012 and June 2008
Institute for Student Achievement (ISA)
Teachers College Columbia University, New York, NY
Mathematics Research Assistant/ Trainer
May 2008 – June 2011
Say Yes to Education (SYTE) (Elementary Level)
Public School 83/ Public School 180, New York, NY
Academic Specialist/ Coordinator
July 2009 – March 2010
Say Yes to Education (SYTE)
Teachers College Columbia University,New York, NY
Mathematics Specialist
September 2007 – June 2009
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
National Center for Restructuring Education (NCREST)
Teachers College Columbia University, New York, NY
Graduate Research Assistant, ELA & Mathematics
August 2008 – July 2011
Department of Mathematics, Science, & Technology (MST)
Teachers College Columbia University, New York, NY
Doctoral Research Student, Mathematics
January 2010 – May 2011
College of Education
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Graduate Research Fellow, Educational Leadership
June 2005 – May 2006
CERTIFICATIONS
Clear Renewable Mathematics 6 – 12 (429176), Georgia State
Intermediate Mathematics 6 -12 (415814), Oklahoma State
Clear Single Subject Math PreK– 12; Clear Multiple Subject General PreK – 12, California State
Initial Certificate Mathematics 7 – 12; Initial Certificate Mathematics 5 – 9, New York State
Instructional Supervision (FLD901), Educational Leadership (P-12)[FLD704], Georgia State
Gifted In-Field (FLD743), Georgia State
National Board Adolescent Young Adult in Mathematics (AYA) (01109261), August 2005 – 2015
Studio Teacher Certification (123847), State of California Certified
ClassFlow Ambassador, endorsement
FELLOWSHIPS, HONORS, & AWARDS
Semi-finalist, Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching, Baylor University, 2018
Super Star, Science Super Heroes Award, Science Channel, May 2017
Honoree, Salute to Women of Achievement, YWCA of Greater Atlanta, 2017
Top 40 Under 40, Georgia Trend Magazine, 2016
Highlighted Feature, Mental Floss Magazine, September 2016 issue
Coach, National Break the Stage Step Team Champions, 2016
Math Coach, National MATHCOUNTS Video Challenge Winners, 2016
Honored Guest, 2016 White House Science Fair, MATHCOUNTS
Georgia State Winner, Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching, 2015
Coach, National Break the Stage Step Team Champions, 2015
Math Coach, National MATHCOUNTS Video Challenge Winners, 2015
Highlighted Feature, South Fulton Lifestyle Magazine, April 2015 issue
Honored Guest, 2015 White House Science Fair, MATHCOUNTS
Coach, National Break the Stage Step Team Champions, 2014
Math Coach, National MATHCOUNTS Video Challenge Winners, 2014
Georgia State Finalist, Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching, 2013
Scholarship, Arthur Zankel Urban Fellowship, Teachers College Columbia University, 2007 – 2008
Teacher of the Year, Atlanta Public Schools, Carver School of Performing Arts, 2006 – 2007
Teacher of the Year, Carver School of Performing Arts (SOTA), Atlanta, GA 2005 – 2006
Finalist, Michael Family Award, Atlanta Public School System, 2006
Award Recipient, Aspiring Leadership Fellowship, Georgia State University, 2005 - 2006
Semi-Finalist, Disney Hand Award, student selected, 2005
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA)
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics (GCTM)
National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT)
Spelman Alumna Association
Columbia University Alumni
Ron Clark Academy (RCA)
The Studio Teacher Union
Black Ivy League
MATHCOUNTS
YMCA
PRESENTATIONS
Jones, V (2014, August – present) How to Make Your Classflow. Presented weekly to 100 educators at The
RCA Experience Professional Development workshop at The Ron Clark Academy, Atlanta,
Georgia
Jones, V. (2012, August – present) Flipped Classrooms. Presented weekly to 100 educators at The RCA
Experience Professional Development workshop at The Ron Clark Academy, Atlanta,Georgia
Jones, V. (2016, June) Class Flow, Presented modeled instruction at the International Society for
Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference in Atlanta, Georgia
Jones, V. (2016, March) Class Flow, Presented modeled instruction at the National Association of
Independent Schools (NAIS) Conference in San Franciso, California
Jones, V. (2014, June) Class Flow, Presented modeled instruction at the International Society for
Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference in Atlanta, Georgia
Jones, V. (2014, April) $urvivor Math: Out-spend, Out-balance, Out-Bargin. Gallery Workshop presenter at
the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) conference. Co-speaker with Adam
Dovico
Jones, V. (2014, Jan) Class Flow, Presented modeled instruction at the BETT International Technology
Conference in London, England
Jones, V. (2012, Feb - June) Ten Top Websites No Teacher Should Be Without. Presented at the National
Teacher Conference at the Ron Clark Academy, Atlanta, Georgia
Jones, V. (2010, Sep) Mathematics Data Analysis Systems. Presented at the biannual meeting of the
Institute for Student Achievement (ISA) East Baton Rouge High School, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Jones, V. (2009, Sep) Mathematics Data Analysis Systems. Presented at the biannual meeting of the
Institute for Student Achievement (ISA) Atlanta Public School High School Mathematics. Atlanta,
Georgia
Jones, V. (2009, Aug). Scoring Your Mathematics Assessments and Using the Online Assessment Reporting
System. Presented at the biannual meeting of the Institute for Student Achievement (ISA) East
Baton Rouge High School, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Jones, V. (2009, June). Elementary “New Mathematics” through Everyday Mathematics. Presented at the
summer session New York chapter meeting of Say Yes to Education (SYTE). Teachers College
Columbia University, New York, New York
Jones, V. (2008, June). Pathways to Numeracy. Presented at the summer session New York chapter
meeting of Say Yes to Education (SYTE). Teachers College Columbia University, New York, NY
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
Jones, V. (2015, Jan & March). Create Lesson Plans Based on Student Interest and Learning Styles.
Presented at The SAE School in Mableton, Georgia with Evonna Bruner of Bruner Educational
Consulting, LLC
Jones, V. (2012, Jan) Math and Magic. Presented to 55 students at Parkside Elementary school. Cool Girls,
Inc. Atlanta Georgia
Jones, V. (2011, May) Geometry: Conditional Statements. Presented to faculty and students at the Ron
Clark Academy. Atlanta, Georgia
Jones, V. (2011, April). The Effects of Computer Gaming on Student Motivation and Basic Multiplication
Fluency. Presented to the Mathematics Department GA Faculty at Spelman College. Atlanta,
Georgia
Jones, V. (2011. April). Inquiry-Based Learning in Mathematics Education. Presented to the Department of
Education Faculty at Kennesaw State University. Atlanta, Georgia
Jones, V. (2011, Jan). Functions, Graphs, and More. Presented to 120 middle school students at TEP: The
Equity Project Charter School. New York, New York
Jones, V. (2009, Feb). Mathematical Inquiry – Based Learning. Presented at the Mathematical Spring
Institute for the Institute for Student Learning (ISA). Atlanta, Georgia
Jones, V (2008, Jan - June). Family Mathematics Night. Facilitated monthly at four different New York
public schools PS57, PS83, PS180, PS182 through Say Yes to Education (SYTE). Teachers College Columbia University, New York, New York