Erika Johnson
Summary
Driven ESOL professional with expertise in instructional design, technology integration, and assessment methodology. Committed to enhancing student engagement through tailored lesson plans and robust evaluation strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
ESOL Director
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter
Palm Springs
08.2025 - Current
- Developed strategic plans enhancing educational programs and increasing student engagement.
- Coordinated staff training sessions improving instructional techniques and classroom management effectiveness.
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse ESOL learners.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities to enhance language skills.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback.
- Organized cultural exchange events promoting language practice and cultural understanding.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjusted instructional strategies to meet varied student needs.
- Created lesson plans tailored to support all students in understanding the material.
ESOL Coordinator
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter
Palm Springs
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse ESOL learners' needs.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities to enhance language skills.
- Assessed student progress through tailored evaluations and feedback.
- Partnered with colleagues to enhance curriculum and teaching methods for improved student outcomes.
- Incorporated technology tools to facilitate language acquisition and engagement in lessons.
- Developed and implemented a variety of lesson plans to meet the needs of ESOL learners.
- Built relationships with students of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
Reading Teacher
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter
Palm Springs
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Led small group sessions focused on improving reading comprehension skills.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions to help struggling readers improve their skills.
- Designed engaging reading lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Assessed student reading levels using standardized evaluation tools.
- Interpreted assessment data to determine best intervention methods for students.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate reading across the curriculum.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance reading instruction and engagement.
- Facilitated meaningful discussions on literature topics using higher order questioning techniques to deepen student understanding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens, FL05-2022
High School Diploma -
Miami Northwestern Senior High
Miami, FL06-1998
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Curriculum design
- Student evaluation
- Instructional design
- Technology integration
- Language acquisition
Timeline
ESOL Director
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter
08.2025 - Current
ESOL Coordinator
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter
08.2023 - 08.2025
Reading Teacher
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter
08.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida Memorial University
High School Diploma -
Miami Northwestern Senior High