Beverly L. Johnson
Mandeville,USA
Summary
English Teacher with 14 years of experience in English Language Acquisition and demonstrated knowledge of pedagogy for teaching English as an Additional Language. Strong background in language teaching practices and second language acquisition theory. Abides by and upholds school policies, procedures and ethical standards.
Overview
4
4
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Language Acquisition and Learning Support Teacher, IB MYP Programme
International Community School of Abidjan
08.2024 - Current
- Design and teach Language Acquisition lessons to 6th and 8th graders
- Provide academic learning support for students in grades six through eight
- Lead 6th grade Advisory group with SEL discussions and activities to build relationships
- Co-taught 6th grade Math and 6th/7th grade Science
- Co-taught 6th/7th grade Individuals & Societies
Mentor
AISA BESE SAKA Mentorship Program
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Shared knowledge, skills, and experience with mentee
- Arranged monthly check-in meetings
- Encouraged communication, self-reflection, and goal-setting strategies
- Recognized and celebrated progress and achieved goals
English as a Second Language Teacher
Southeastern University
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Responsible for teaching 8-12 adult students
- Designed and taught lessons focused on vocabulary and grammar
- Taught two classes per week
English as a Second Language Teacher
Gilmore J. Fisher Middle School
01.2012 - 01.2023
- Responsible for teaching up to 20 students in grades six through eight
- Participated in ESL Family Nights three times per year
- Provided academic tutoring after school
Home Instruction Teacher
Ewing Township School District
01.2007 - 01.2023
- Provided academic support for temporarily homebound students
Professional Teacher, GRE Instructor (verbal), McNair Summer Research Program
Rider University
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Prepared graduate students to take and pass the Graduate Record Examination
- Assessed students’ baseline proficiency and progress through GRE pre- and post-tests
- Provided academic support
- Taught two classes per week for six weeks
Professional Tutor, Student Success Center
Rider University
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Provided tutoring support for ESL and EOP students
- Taught GMAT prep courses to Chinese cohorts
- Provided in-class support to EOP students for writing course
Second, Third, and Fourth Grade Teacher
William Antheil Elementary School
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Responsible for teaching all content areas to 18-24 students
- Assisted with planning a grade level Reading Olympics ceremony
- Assisted with organizing a grade level Ethnic Pride celebration
Extended Day Program Teacher, Before and After School
William Antheil Elementary School
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Provide homework support for students
Extended Day Program Teacher, Summer Camp
Ewing Township School District
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Taught Spanish to approximately 180 students daily
- Assisted with organizing social activities
World Language Teacher
William Antheil Elementary School
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Responsible for teaching Spanish to students in grades one through five
- Taught 37 classes per week
- Assisted with curriculum development for the elementary world language program
Professional Teacher, Center for Reading and Writing
Rider University
01.2011 - 01.1999
- Responsible for teaching six students
- Assessed students’ individual needs
- Created individual programs to improve students’ strengths and weaknesses
- Integrated content areas through reading, writing, and word study
Education
EdD - Reading and Literacy
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01-2016
MA - Reading and Language Arts
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ12-1999
BA - Elementary Education and Spanish
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ05-1996
Skills
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
- Teacher support
- Student support
Affiliations
- New Jersey Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (NJTESOL), 2013-Present
- International Literacy Association, 2011-Present
Certification
- International TEFL Certification, Maximo Nivel, Costa Rica, August 2022
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Certification, Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ, March 2009
- Reading Specialist, Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ, March 2004
- Certified Elementary School Teacher, New Jersey, USA, July 1998
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
PUBLICATIONS
- Johnson, B. L. (2016). Exploring effective vocabulary instructional strategies for ELLs through online professional development (Doctoral dissertation, Capella University, 2016).
- Johnson, B. (1995, Fall). Sketch to stretch activity: A pretty neat idea. The Reading Instruction Journal, 38, 39.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Supporting English Learners in All Content Areas, Gilmore J. Fisher Middle School, Ewing, NJ, Spring 2023
- Providing a Solid Foundation for English Language Learners, Gilmore J. Fisher Middle School, Ewing, NJ, 2016-2022
- Realities of Teaching, Gilmore J. Fisher Middle School, Ewing, NJ, Fall 2022
- Who is the English Learner?, Gilmore J. Fisher Middle School, Ewing, NJ, Fall 2022
- Strategies, Tools, and Support for the English Learner, Gilmore J. Fisher Middle School, Ewing, NJ, Fall 2020
- Supporting English Language Learners in Any Classroom, Gilmore J. Fisher Middle School, Ewing, NJ, February 2016
Timeline
Mentor
AISA BESE SAKA Mentorship Program
11.2025 - 05.2026
Language Acquisition and Learning Support Teacher, IB MYP Programme
International Community School of Abidjan
08.2024 - Current
English as a Second Language Teacher
Southeastern University
01.2024 - 07.2024
Professional Teacher, GRE Instructor (verbal), McNair Summer Research Program
Rider University
03.2019 - 06.2019
English as a Second Language Teacher
Gilmore J. Fisher Middle School
01.2012 - 01.2023
Professional Teacher, Center for Reading and Writing
Rider University
01.2011 - 01.1999
Professional Tutor, Student Success Center
Rider University
01.2009 - 01.2012
Home Instruction Teacher
Ewing Township School District
01.2007 - 01.2023
Second, Third, and Fourth Grade Teacher
William Antheil Elementary School
01.2005 - 01.2012
Extended Day Program Teacher, Summer Camp
Ewing Township School District
01.2001 - 01.2007
Extended Day Program Teacher, Before and After School
William Antheil Elementary School
01.1999 - 01.2008
World Language Teacher
William Antheil Elementary School
01.1997 - 01.2005
BA - Elementary Education and Spanish
Rider University
MA - Reading and Language Arts
Rider University
EdD - Reading and Literacy
Capella University