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Destiny Johnson

Bethpage,TN

Summary

Experienced educator with three years experience in 4th grade. Dedicated to utilizing various strategies to close student gaps and meet the challenging grade-level standards. Passionate about cultivating an environment that is conducive to learning.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

4th Grade ELA Teacher

North Sumner Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
  • Utilized technology to foster student engagement, including Peardeck and Google Slides.
  • Designed assessments using the TN State Standards to guide instruction.
  • Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
  • Provided personalized feedback on student essays to guide future learning.
  • Helped students develop personal writing goals to strengthen their essays.

4th Grade Math Teacher

Portland Gateview Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments and assessments for approximately 40 students, empowering students to take ownership over their own learning process.
  • Worked collaboratively with teammate to design lessons that would actively engage all learners.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
  • Improved students' understanding of complex mathematical concepts by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
  • Acted as Grade Chair providing my team with needed information, dates, and deadlines.

4th Grade ELA Teacher

Portland Gateview Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians to support students' academic progress and personal growth.
  • Collaboratively planned with teammate to analyze the Wit and Wisdom curriculum and supplement as needed.
  • Monitored individual student progress through frequent assessments and data analysis, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal learning outcomes.
  • Created PBLs to connect 4th grade ELA, Math, and Science standards to the real world.

Student Teacher

Byars Dowdy Elementary
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Administered and analyzed benchmark assessment data each four and a half weeks.
  • Facilitated differentiated small group instruction for Math and Reading.
  • Trained in the presentation of the Tennessee Unit Starters, Go!Math curriculum, and interactive read alouds.
  • Guided a Tier Two Response to Intervention group focusing on phonemic deficits.
  • Designed lesson and unit plans to promote higher order thinking, discussion, group work, and used IEPs and teacher observations to accommodate student needs.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Child Growth & Learning

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN
05.2020

Associate Degree - Associates of Art in Education

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN
05.2018

Skills

  • Reflective Practitioner
  • Data Driven
  • Effective Collaborator
  • Creative Lesson Planning
  • Reliable & Punctual
  • Classroom Management
  • Technology Integration

Certification

Early Childhood K-5

Accomplishments

  • Reward School 2022-2023
  • November 2022 Teacher of the Month for The Portland Sun Newspaper
  • Cumberland University Grade Point Average: 4.0
  • Recipient of Irvin Bass Excellence in Education Award, Cumberland University 2020

Timeline

4th Grade ELA Teacher

North Sumner Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023

4th Grade Math Teacher

Portland Gateview Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2022

4th Grade ELA Teacher

Portland Gateview Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2021

Student Teacher

Byars Dowdy Elementary
01.2020 - 05.2020

Bachelor’s Degree - Child Growth & Learning

Cumberland University

Associate Degree - Associates of Art in Education

Cumberland University

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