Erin Johnson
Watertown
Summary
Adaptable professional with 8+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of classroom management, lesson planning, and student/teacher relationship. Passionate about teaching children and aim to leverage skills to successfully fill the Middle School English Teacher role at your school. Willing to add certification to fill role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Watertown Middle School
Watertown
08.2022 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans to foster student interest in literature.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Developed assessments to effectively evaluate student comprehension and progress.
- Facilitated small group discussions, enhancing critical thinking skills and collaboration.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to address students' diverse needs and interests.
- Collaborated on curriculum development initiatives for seventh grade English and language arts courses.
- Executed differentiated instruction strategies based on individual student needs and abilities.
- Co-created interdisciplinary projects with colleagues to elevate curriculum standards.
English Instructor
Watertown High School
Watertown
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed classroom and taught students core principles and concepts of English in a fun learning environment.
- Selected and revised course curricula to meet current instructional demands.
- Adapted teaching strategies to different student learning styles and skill levels.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Watertown Christian School
Watertown
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Implementing creative classroom management skills, Building relationships with students.
- Building and following daily lesson plans for 2nd grade math, 7th & 8th grade ELA and reading.
- Assessing student work and adapting lesson plans to meet student needs, Creating mid-term and quarterly student progress reports, Implementing individual, small group and whole-class activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-8
SOUTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY
Marshall, MN05.2002
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Proactive and adaptive to classroom needs
- Positive reinforcement
- Conflict resolution
- Student motivation and engagement
- Active participation in church youth group
Certification
K-8 certified
5-8 social studies certified
Timeline
7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Watertown Middle School
08.2022 - Current
English Instructor
Watertown High School
09.2021 - 05.2022
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Watertown Christian School
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-8
SOUTHWEST STATE UNIVERSITY