Alexis Johnston
Milwaukee
Summary
Seasoned educator with 12 years of expertise in creating and implementing effective literacy programs for multilingual learners. Demonstrated ability to manage diverse classrooms and build strong relationships with students and families. Strong communication and organizational skills applicable to corporate settings. Aiming to leverage educational experience in a role focused on promoting technology-based literacy solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Wauwatosa School District
Wauwatosa
08.2020 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods, materials, and curriculum in response to student feedback and assessment results.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Input student grades and attendance records into school databases and reported student progress.
- Proficient user of CRM (Salesforce), MS Office, Google Suites, video conferencing software, and other technology-based productivity tools.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to integrate new teaching strategies and materials into the curriculum.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by encouraging students to actively participate in individual and group activities.
- Utilized various audio-visual aids such as video clips, recordings, charts, and slideshows during lessons in order to engage learners.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjusted instructional strategies to meet varied student needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational standards and best practices in ESL teaching.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop strategies to promote language development among ESL learners.
- Built relationships with, and advocated for, students of diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
- Employed multimedia tools and resources to enhance language teaching for auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learners.
- Experience working with technology-based literacy curriculum products.
English as a Second Language Teacher
Parkside Elementary School
Monroe
07.2013 - 06.2018
- Used excellent verbal and written skills to engage students and families in conversation, and effectively determine needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, such as classroom teachers, special education staff, and administration, to identify new opportunities for growth.
- Created learning materials and presentations.
- Maintained accurate student records using various software systems.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Created schedules and organized tasks of the department to efficiently serve all students.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Edgewood College
Madison, WI08-2018
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Teaching
Edgewood College
Madison, WI06-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
UW Madison
Madison, WI05-2010
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Data management
- Instructional design
- Language acquisition
- Cultural competence
- Presentation skills
- Learning differentiation
- Professional development
- Online teaching
- Team collaboration
- Progress reporting
- Service coordination
- Written and verbal communication
- Relationship building and management
- Strong presentation skills
- Interpersonal skills
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Wauwatosa School District
08.2020 - Current
English as a Second Language Teacher
Parkside Elementary School
07.2013 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Edgewood College
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Teaching
Edgewood College
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
UW Madison
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