April Johnson
Mitchell,SD
Summary
Professional educator skilled in creating engaging lessons and an inclusive classroom that drives student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Mitchell High School
Mitchell, SD
08.2014 - Current
- Taught 5 sections of English classes
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to accommodate varied learning styles and abilities.
- Assessed student performance using formative and summative evaluations to inform instruction.
- Advisor to Pen Pals 2020-Current.
Teacher
Abbott House
Mitchell, SD
07.2013 - 05.2014
- Assigned work, corrected assignments, updated workers and parents on monthly progress.
- Wrote monthly reports, dismissals, and individual reports to update therapists and workers.
Teacher
Bowdle School
Bowdle, SD
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Designed and implemented lessons for six English classes 7-12th grade.
- Assessed student learning using formative and summative assessments.
- Maintained a safe learning environment
- Co-coordinate the high school play, supervising set design, costumes, props, play poster, and all other necessities for production. Supervised practices after schools with students and during final productions.
- Acted as secretary to the Bowdle Education Association.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, English
The University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05-2009
Masters of Education - Reading & Literacy
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD05-2024
Skills
- Taught remotely during COVID-19
- Creating engaging lessons
- Relationship building
- Innovative thinker
- Differentiated instruction
- Technology integration
- Able to be flexible and a team player
- Parent and student communication
AWARDS
Poetry Out Loud Coordinator 2011, Honors: UVM High Honors 2006, Most Dedicated Coordinator Award 2008 for Big Buddies Mentoring
Timeline
Teacher
Mitchell High School
08.2014 - Current
Teacher
Abbott House
07.2013 - 05.2014
Teacher
Bowdle School
08.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, English
The University of Vermont
Masters of Education - Reading & Literacy
University of Sioux Falls