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Alison Johnson

Port Hueneme,CA

Summary

Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

California Virtual Academies
Port Hueneme, CA
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.

Special Education Teacher

Assistance League School
Oxnard, CA
07.2019 - 06.2022
  • Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
  • Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
  • Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
  • Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
  • Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
  • Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.

Special Education Teacher

Oxnard School District
Oxnard, California
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
  • Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
  • Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
  • Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
  • Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
  • Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
  • Taught Reading, Language Arts, Math, and Social Sciences in self-contained LD classroom.

Instructional Assistant

Assistance League School
Oxnard, California
08.2007 - 01.2017
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance,
  • Provided support services such as tutoring or guidance counseling when needed.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10-2020

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2017

Skills

  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Student Engagement
  • Group Instruction
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Alternative Learning Methods
  • Special Education
  • Family involvement
  • Elementary Education

Certification

  • Applied Behavior Analysis Didactic Training-August 2017
  • Applied Behavior Analysis Implementation Training-August 2017
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training-September 2020
  • First Aid CPR AED Training-March 2020

Timeline

Teacher

California Virtual Academies
08.2022 - 06.2024

Special Education Teacher

Assistance League School
07.2019 - 06.2022

Special Education Teacher

Oxnard School District
08.2017 - 08.2019

Instructional Assistant

Assistance League School
08.2007 - 01.2017

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education

Grand Canyon University

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