AMY JOHNSON
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated teacher offering 7 years of experience in English education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes in-depth knowledge of linguistics and literature. Committed to creating diverse and inclusive learning environments for students, as well as adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
High School English Teacher
Dwight School
08.2022 - Current
- Currently teach 3 sections of 11th grade English Language & Literature and 2 sections of 12th grade English Literature
- Consistently build relationships with over 50 students and ensure all students feel attended to with personalized, detailed feedback
- Assist co-teachers with lesson plans and aligning plans with structured goals to improve student performance across grades.
Head of English Department
Brookes Moscow International IB World School
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Re-structured and fully vertically aligned units and yearly plans for grades 6-12
- Coordinated weekly department meetings, supervised and provided feedback on lessons for five English teachers, collaborated with other Heads of Department to ensure horizontal alignment
- Delivered differentiated and IB-aligned lessons in middle school English Literature; high school English literature; Psychology.
Middle and High School English Teacher
Moscow Economic School
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Devised and implemented lesson plans for middle and high school English (grades 6-12)
- Assisted in compiling, editing, and translating (Russian-English) school documents for Council of International Schools (CIS) re-certification
- Acted as school representative for attendance at week-long CIS training in The Netherlands.
ESOL Student Teacher
Prince George's County Public School System
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Managed and taught an English literature curriculum to a class of 30 9th grade advanced ESOL students
- Created differentiated and scaffolded lesson plans to encourage speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills
- Communicated with and advised parents on children's progress on WIDA assessments and next best steps towards successful exiting of the program.
Multicultural Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Maryland
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Worked with Undergraduate Director in the Department of Psychology to teach topics related to diversity and inclusion, including anti-racism rhetoric, benevolent and hostile sexism, internalized prejudice, etc
- Managed team of four undergraduate teaching assistants, including organizing schedule of teaching and grading rubric
- Held weekly office hours and graded student assignments and examinations for 200-student lecture.
Education
Master of Education in Teaching English -
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland05.2018
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland05.2016
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Russian
- Classroom Management
- Competent in Canvas, ManageBac, and ELMS
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Team Collaboration
- SAT and PSAT Proctoring
Professional Development
- Successful completion of Child Protection Foundation Workshop (The Hague, The Netherlands), 01/2020
- Successful completion of Intercultural Learning (Leiden, The Netherlands), 01/2020
- Certificate of Completion: English Language and Literature (Cat. 2), 02/2020
- Certificate of Completion: English Literature (Cat. 2), 10/2022
Projects
Middle School Girls' Volleyball Coach
- Plan all practices to improve specific skills based on team performance
- Provide leadership and mentorship to over 20 8th grade team members
PRISM (LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group) Co-Faculty Supervisor
- Attend weekly closed support group for students who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ group
- Utilize student feedback from group discussions in lessons, furthering representation both in and out of the classroom
- Encourage self-confidence and pride in students and in their ability to speak up for themselves and about their identities
Timeline
High School English Teacher
Dwight School
08.2022 - Current
Head of English Department
Brookes Moscow International IB World School
08.2020 - 08.2022
Middle and High School English Teacher
Moscow Economic School
08.2018 - 08.2020
ESOL Student Teacher
Prince George's County Public School System
08.2016 - 06.2018
Multicultural Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Maryland
08.2016 - 06.2018
Master of Education in Teaching English -
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
University of Maryland
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