Heidi Johnson
Spring Hill,Florida
Summary
- Dedicated Teacher offering 11 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications and Endorsements
Work History
Middle School Math Teacher
Hernando County School District
Brooksville, FL
08.2018 - Current
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
ESE Teacher
Hernando County School District
Brooksville, FL
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Created and managed IEPs for students (15-22, depending on my caseload) to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Elementary School Teacher
Hernando County School District
Brooksville, FL
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2009
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pasco Hernando Community College
Brooksville Fl12.2006
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational ability
- Individualized instruction
- Response-to-intervention understanding
- Multimedia use
- IEP familiarity
Certification
- Elementary Education K-6
- Middle Grade Math 5-9
- ESE K-12
- ESOL Endorsement
Timeline
Middle School Math Teacher
Hernando County School District
08.2018 - Current
ESE Teacher
Hernando County School District
08.2014 - 06.2018
Elementary School Teacher
Hernando County School District
08.2010 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of South Florida
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pasco Hernando Community College