Edward Johnson
Queens,NY
Summary
Results-driven small business owner with over a decade of experience driving growth and building high-performance teams. Led the successful expansion into new markets, resulting in an increase in annual sales. Proven expertise in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and customer relationship management. A visionary leader with a track record of delivering exceptional results in competitive industries. Proven ability to maintain compliance with labor laws and foster a positive workplace culture.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
New York City Department of Education
01.2018 - Current
- Enhanced student writing skills by 25% through structured, weekly writing workshops
- Integrated contemporary literature into the curriculum, increasing student interest and participation by 20%
- Utilized educational technology tools to conduct virtual classes, maintaining a 90% student attendance rate during the pandemic
- Developed a peer review system that improved students' editing skills and overall writing quality by 30%
- Coordinated with school counsellors to provide support to students with learning difficulties, resulting in a 15% increase in their test scores
History/ English Teacher
Hyde Leadership Charter School
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Plan and deliver lesson plans aligned with the state's standards and incorporated various English teaching methods
- Coordinate student activities and trips to cultural institutions to foster a greater learning experience
- Assign homework and administered exams to help students understand the course material and challenge their thinking process
- Communicate student progress to their parents
- Offer after-school tutoring for students who need extra assistance
- Created an interactive curriculum that led to a 20% increase in student engagement
- Mentored Special Education teachers, providing guidance that improved their teaching methods and student feedback by 40%
- Executed a classroom management strategy that reduced disruptions by 50%
- Collaborated with colleagues to design cross-disciplinary projects, enhancing student critical thinking skills by 25%
Human Resource Manager
Industrial Medicine Associates
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Implemented performance review and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management
- Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions and promotion opportunities
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset
- Evaluated training program success and presented strategic improvement recommendations to executive management
Manager
New York Sports Club
- Current
- Ensured 24/7 staffing and prepared weekly staff schedules accordingly
- Developed incentive-driven employee programs
- Implemented an analytics-driven approach to track member engagement, which informed decision-making and increased overall member satisfaction by 20%
- Reviewed billing and payment processes and made efficiency improvements
- Ensured compliance with American College of Sports Medicine standards
- Monitored fitness club website and social media platforms to evaluate feedback
- Assisted new members and provided facility tours to fitness club guests
Education
Master of Arts - English Education
Lehman College of The City University of New York
Master of Science - Applied Psychology
Mercy College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
St. Josephs' College
Skills
- Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Performance Measurement & Improvement
- Multi-tasking and Time Management
- Motivational Leadership
- Operations and Procedural Knowledge
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
- Exceptional Attention to Detail
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Vision
- Mentorship and Training
Affiliations
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
- United Federation of Teachers (UFT)
- John Starks Foundation (New York Knicks)
Certification
- NYS Certified English Language Arts Teacher (Grades 9-12)
- NYS Certified Special Education Teacher
- NYS General Business License (cleaning business)
- NYS Mobile Vendor Certificate
Curriculumdevelopment
- Common Core Standards
- Lesson Planning
- Educational Technology Integration
- Rubric Design
- Literary Analysis
- Reading Comprehension Strategies
Educationalsoftware
- Promethean Board
- Google Classroom
- Turnitin
- Moodle
- Smart Board Technology
- Zoom
- Blackboard Learn
Instructionaltechniques
- Differentiated Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Classroom Management
- Student-Centered Learning
- Formative Assessment
- Collaborative Learning
Timeline
English Teacher
New York City Department of Education
01.2018 - Current
History/ English Teacher
Hyde Leadership Charter School
01.2011 - 01.2018
Human Resource Manager
Industrial Medicine Associates
01.2007 - 01.2011
Manager
New York Sports Club
- Current
Master of Arts - English Education
Lehman College of The City University of New York
Master of Science - Applied Psychology
Mercy College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
St. Josephs' College
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