Georgia Johnston
Hudsonville,MI
Summary
Dedicated Education Professional skilled in individualized special education instruction and IEP implementation. Collaborated with educators and families to monitor student progress and apply behavior intervention strategies. Developed and delivered transitional kindergarten lessons aligned with curriculum standards, ensuring differentiated instruction for diverse learning needs.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Specialist
El Puente Elementary, Jenison Public Schools
Jenison, Michigan
08.2024 - Current
- Supported Jenison Public Schools students through individualized special education instruction
- Implemented IEP accommodations during classroom lessons and testing sessions
- Monitored student behavior and applied positive intervention strategies
- Collected student progress data and reviewed intervention records
- Instructed small groups of students using research-based instructional strategies tailored specifically for their individual goals.
- Engaged in teamwork with colleagues to enhance educational outcomes with teachers, administrators, parents and guardians to ensure student success.
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center
Jenison, MI
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Planned transitional kindergarten lessons aligned with Jenison Public Schools curriculum
- Taught literacy and math activities to support early childhood learning
- Managed classroom routines and guided positive student behavior
- Differentiated instruction for varied learning needs and developmental levels
Intervention Specialist
Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center
Jenison, MI
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Supported students in Transitional Kindergarten through individualized special education instruction
- Monitored student behavior and applied positive intervention strategies
- Collaborated with teachers, families, and support staff on student plans
- Instructed small groups of students using research-based instructional strategies tailored specifically for their individual goals.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents and guardians to ensure student success.
Education
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN 01.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI 08.2014 - 04.2019
Skills
- IEP execution
- Progress monitoring
- Behavioral intervention
- Special education teaching
- Instructional adaptation
- Curriculum design
- Data gathering
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
El Puente Elementary, Jenison Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center
08.2021 - 06.2024
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
American College of Education
01.2021 - 03.2022
Intervention Specialist
Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center
08.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education
Grand Valley State University
08.2014 - 04.2019