Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Education Involvement
Volunteer History
Certification
Languages
Qualifications
References
Timeline
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Ceejay Johnson

Calumet City,IL

Summary

Experienced and student-centered educator with a strong foundation in data-driven instruction, intervention planning, and team collaboration across both the U.S. and international school settings. Passionate about fostering inclusive, achievement-oriented school cultures, and ready to step into a leadership role that supports staff development and student success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Upper Elementary Teacher

New Beginnings Learning Academy
Dolton, IL
08.2024 - Current

Classroom Teacher

Constant Spring Primary and Infant School
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2023 - 08.2024

Classroom Teacher

Ocho Rios Primary School
St. Ann, Jamaica
09.2021 - 08.2022

5th Grade Mathematics Teacher

Shortwood Practicing Primary and Infant School
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2020 - 04.2021

Practicum Teacher

Steertown Primary School
St. Ann, Jamaica
01.2020 - 06.2020

Education

Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
07-2025

Bachelors of Arts - Primary Teacher Education (Mathematics Advancement)

Northern Caribbean University
Jamaica
08-2022

Certificate - Assessment Tasks

Jamaica Teaching Council
Jamaica
08-2021

Skills

  • Public speaking
  • Curriculum development
  • Cultural responsiveness
  • Classroom management
  • Data analysis
  • Lesson planning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Organizational management
  • Intervention planning
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Relationship building

Accomplishments

Governor General Achievement Award for Academic Excellence and Community Involvement, Jamaica 2024

National Youth Parliamentarian of Jamaica, 2021-2022

Northern Caribbean University

  • Society of Mathematics and Engineer Vice President of Academics (2019-20)
  • Certificates for Academic Excellence 2018-19, 2020-21
  • Deans List 2021-2022
  • Member of the Literary and Debating Society
  • Most outstanding teaching practice student (2020)

Education Involvement

  • Dolton School District 149 Classroom Teachers' Association (CTA) Member
  • Participant in the Cohort 11 of the Aspiring Principals’ Programme, Jamaica
  • St Andrew Chapter Jamaica Teachers Association, Member of the Professional Advancement and Welfare Committee, Participate in Education Workshops

Volunteer History

  • Norman Manley High School, 2018-2020, Assists Home Economics teachers in getting students prepared for external examinations, Assists with school activities such as Career Day, Jamaica Day, etc.
  • Northern Caribbean University, 2018-2020, Assists with student recruitment, Assist with organizing for department events, Assists with the organization and preparation for university functions
  • Shortwood Practicing Primary & Infant School, 2021-2022, Assisted with Schools Vaccination Blitz, Member of the Social Media Committee, Assist with the school’s community outreach programme

Certification

  • Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Languages

English
Professional

Qualifications

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (Pending)

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Primary Teacher Education, Mathematics Specialization

12 Caribbean Secondary Examination Council (CSEC) Subjects

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Upper Elementary Teacher

New Beginnings Learning Academy
08.2024 - Current

Classroom Teacher

Constant Spring Primary and Infant School
09.2023 - 08.2024

Classroom Teacher

Ocho Rios Primary School
09.2021 - 08.2022

5th Grade Mathematics Teacher

Shortwood Practicing Primary and Infant School
09.2020 - 04.2021

Practicum Teacher

Steertown Primary School
01.2020 - 06.2020

Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction

American College of Education

Bachelors of Arts - Primary Teacher Education (Mathematics Advancement)

Northern Caribbean University

Certificate - Assessment Tasks

Jamaica Teaching Council