TERESA JOHNSON-SANDERS
Flowood,MS
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Fosters teacher collaborations through workshops and professional development seminars.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Jackson Public School District
Jackson, MS
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Participated in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills and grow cultural competence and reflection skills.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Lead Teacher
Yazoo City School District
Yazoo City, MS
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Supervised work of team of 11 teachers providing education and care for 200+ students
- Observed educators in classroom and described methods to improve instructional techniques
- Set guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures
- Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning
- Mentored other educators by delivering insight, positive feedback and balanced constructive criticism.
- Coordinated training and professional development courses for teachers and school administrators to create new teaching strategies that encourage student learning.
- Provided lesson planning and pacing support to helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction.
- Taught student classrooms with varying teaching methods.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
Student Services Specialist
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
07.2013 - 11.2015
- Assist in compiling monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports
- Provides student success services to students and potential students of College; including, but not limited to career planning, academic advising, assistance with registration, transfer information, placement information, student activities, and recruiting
- Assists with student recruitment, orientation programs, student activities, and linkages for assistance with support services
- Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in course of business regarding students, supervisors or other employees; Performs all other duties as assigned
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Helped students complete education-related forms and paperwork for special internships, work study programs and career-specific licenses
- Helped coordinate materials for classes and office teams.
Education
Ph.D. - Early Childhood Education/Educational Leadership
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05.2023
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - History
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS12.2015
Skills
- Lesson Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data Analysis
- Educational Program Implementation
- K-12 Education
- Content Standards
- Professional Development Workshops
- Strong Demonstration Skills
- Learning Strategies
- Curriculum Design
- Progress Tracking
- Educational Leadership
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Jackson Public School District
08.2018 - 05.2022
Lead Teacher
Yazoo City School District
01.2015 - 05.2019
Student Services Specialist
Jackson State University
07.2013 - 11.2015
Ph.D. - Early Childhood Education/Educational Leadership
Jackson State University
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Jackson State University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Jackson State University
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