Personal Presentation About Me

1. MELISSA JONES
CNS556
Summer

3. • Husband John
• HVAC Technician
• Step Daughter: Inga
• Surgical Tech
• Step Daughter: Margaret
• Nurse
• Daughter: Amy
• Hotel - Asst. Manager
• Son: Allen
• United States Air Force
• Grand Daughter: Josephine
• Precious Joy
My Family

4.  I graduated from Logan Co. High School
in 1986 and joined the United States
Air Force where I served for 6.5 years.
 I then took a job working with
adults with mental retardation in a sheltered
workshop for 8 yrs.
 I left there for my first Computer Repair Job
where I worked in an elementary school for 3 yrs
before being laid off due to budget cuts.
 At this point I entered into education
Work History

5.  South Central Ky Career and Technical
College
 Associates of Applied Science
Computer Information Systems
Western Ky University
 Associates of Applied Science
Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences /
Vocational/Industrial and Technical Teacher Education
 Bachelors of Applied Science
Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences / Industrial
(Vocational, Career, and Technical) Education
Completed Education

6. Western Ky University
Career Counseling Certificate
Master of Arts in Education -
Teacher Leader Secondary
Current Education

7. Career and Technical Education
Teacher
• Information Technology
•Computer Repair, Networking, HTML
Web Design and VB Programming
• 7 Years
Current Endeavors

8. SkillsUSA is a student lead organization that
focuses on preparing students for the world of
work.
Students come from various Trade and Industry
Training programs such as Welding, Auto,
Electricity and IT
Current Endeavors cont
•Local Advisor (6 years)
•Regional Coordinator (3
years)

9. Current Endeavors cont
Women’s Ministry
Leader
• Minister to Women
in the church
• Minister to Women
in the community
• organize and
deliver activities to
help Women grow
spiritually.

10. •CTE Career Counselor
•A position that does not currently exist
•Assist students in discovering and securing
the educational path to their career choice.
This is the main reason for completing my Career
Counseling Certificate. There is a growing need for a
CTE related counselor to work in the Area
Technology Centers to help meet the Career
Readiness component that our Districts are working
towards. There is also great support from the
Districts as well. I truly believe that CTE is heading in
this direction and I want to be prepared.
Aspirations

11. •SkillsUSA Advisor
• continue as the Regional Coordinator
providing more opportunities to students in all
10 counties in the region to build and display
their talents and skills
SkillsUSA’s mission statement at its foundation is
about preparing students for the world of work. As I
work with students locally and regionally this course
will allow me to help them better focus on
connecting the activities and career development. In
addition I will be better prepared to help them set
and reach career goals.
Aspirations……continued

12. •Women’s Ministry Leader
•Continue supporting the Women in my church
and community
As the leader of this ministry it is my role to be
prepared to meet many needs. That includes
decision that are career related. Should it be a
stay at home mom who is ready to reenter the
workforce or a young woman entering an age of
career decisions. Many of them will seek
counsel from me as I am available and the trust
relationship is already established.
Aspirations ……continued

13. DEVELOPMENTAL CAREER
COUNSELING
I am looking forward to learning the
objectives of this class. I feel that I am
already doing Career Counseling…….
But am I doing it right? Are my
students getting the most of what I
have to offer?
I hope that by the end of this course I will
better understand the skills needed or
how to effectively use the skills I have
to be effective and successful in the
area of Career Counseling.

14. LEADERSHIP STYLE ASSESSMENT
I chose this assessment as I felt it would be extremely relevant
in all aspects of my life.
 My scores:
 35 on task-related behaviors
 36 on people-related behaviors
 this charts as Guiding
I believe this was an accurate measurement and I can relate the
results to the many activities that I am involved in. It also relates
nicely to my career goals as I will be “guiding” students toward
their own career goals.
1. I truly do see that in my classroom I combine the giving of
instructions with a chance to ponder and react to questioning
techniques.
2. I also believe strongly that a person should have an active role
in the learning process so contribution is vital
3. The role of positive reinforcement in my classroom and when
working with students in the SkillsUSA organization is evident
as well as practices that allow not only myself but the students
to monitor progress as we work toward goals.

15. INDEX OF LEARNING STYLES
I felt that this would be a good assessment for me so that I
understand my own learning styles. As I work with individuals it is
important that I am aware of my preferences while keeping in
mind others. This assessment allows me to see where I may be
weak in those areas that are not in my personal preference.
Understanding this will allow me to be cautious when dealing
with individuals of different preference.
 My Scores:
 Active/Reflective = moderate Active
 Let me do it or tell you about it, jump right in and try it or give me a group to do it
with
 Sensing/Intuitive = moderate Sensing
 Give me facts or steps and let me apply it in a lab setting and see its practical
application
 Visual/Verbal = moderate Visual
 Show me don’t just tell me or have me read it
 Sequential/Global = balanced Sequential and Global with Sequential
being a bit stronger
 I like to follow a logical order most of the time but when warranted I can see an
activity through looking for the bigger picture at the end

16. PERSONALITY MOSAIC ASSESSMENT
This assessment was interesting to me. I was curious to see
how my results would line up with my career choices. The
results were right on target with every job I have ever had or
dreamed of having. I also feel that these traits have and will
continue to aid in my success.
 My Scores:
 Social (12)
 This was not a surprise. I am one of the most social people you will ever
meet. I feel this trait in necessary to be good in the job roles I desire to fill.
 Enterprising
 Influence, persuade and lead are all traits that I need as a school teacher
and more specifically as a Career Counselor.
 Conventional
 Again a trait that will be necessary as I work with students regarding
Career choices. I will need to know job outlooks, education requirements,
statistics and so forth to be able to completely assist students in making
decisions.