Grace Johnstone
Visalia,CA
Summary
Business educator with extensive experience in secondary instruction and a passion for post secondary education. Skilled in managing dynamic classrooms and designing engaging, differentiated curriculum to address diverse learning needs. Proven track record in project-based learning and entrepreneurship activities, enhancing student engagement and real-world application. Strong marketing and relationship-building skills, excelling in collaborative educational environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Teacher/Department Chairperson
Tulare Joint Union High School District
Tulare, California
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered instruction in business management, economics, accounting, marketing, and business law.
- Advised students on career paths in diverse areas of business studies.
- Participated in faculty meetings and professional development sessions to enhance teaching practices.
- Served as advisor for student organizations promoting leadership development and entrepreneurship.
- Integrated project-based learning into curriculum to enhance practical understanding.
- Facilitated development of professional skills through group projects focusing on communication and problem solving.
- Encouraged student collaboration by forming teams for competitions like DECA and FBLA.
- Assessed student performance using tests, quizzes, and individual projects.
High School Business/P.E Teacher
Mission Oak High School
Tulare, CA
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed group projects and individual presentations to enhance class participation.
- Supported students requiring additional assistance by creating tailored action plans.
- Designed lesson plans addressing diverse needs of entry-level and upper-level students.
- Educated students on fitness, health, and well-being concepts.
- Monitored student physical fitness using standardized assessments, setting personalized goals.
- Fostered a collaborative learning environment to accommodate unique educational needs.
- Maintained compliance with fitness program standards and benchmarks.
- Documented student progress through assessments and updated classroom records.
Business Teacher
Tulare Joint Union High School District
Tulare, CA
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Integrated key competencies into lesson plans to meet course and departmental goals.
- Delivered effective instruction in Business Technology 1 and 2 courses, including special seminars.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student comprehension of complex topics.
- Implemented creative online strategies during distance learning to promote student success on Zoom.
- Evaluated and graded assignments to measure student understanding and course effectiveness.
- Maintained scheduled office hours to provide academic support for business students.
- Developed engagement incentives to enhance class attendance and participation.
- Advised students on educational goals, current challenges, and career planning.
English as a Second Language Teacher
EPIC, Anaheim
Anaheim, CA
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Taught English in immersion setting for Korean students
- Chaperoned students on Field Trip to San Francisco, Google, Apple, Berkeley, Stanford and Silicon Valley
- Taught students English songs to sing while on 4 day field trip
- Implemented written assignment after researching Berkeley facts creating anticipation for site students were touring
- Applied various teaching methods to minimize learning gaps and effectively instruct and motivate students
CEO/Founder
Biola Start Up Competition Finalist 2017-2018
La Mirada, CA
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Cast vision and collaborated with a team to turn idea into non-profit start up
- Collaborated with team to create and present a pitch to industry professionals
- CEO/Founder of Dream Catalyst
- Created business plan through discovering a need for integration of available non profit resources
- Built relationships with community organizations and immigration lawyers in order to connect the community
- Achieved finalist position in the 2018 Biola Start Up Competition
Education
Master of Arts - Spiritual Formation
George Fox University
Portland Oregon 06-2026
Teaching Credential - Credential in Business
Impact Program
Visalia, CA12.2023
Masters - Business
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZBachelors of Business Management - Business Management
Biola University
La Mirada, CASkills
- Goal Setting
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Marketing principles
- Entrepreneurship education
- Professional networking
- Coaching
- Leadership development
- Team collaboration
- Daily time management planning
- Self-starter
- Marketing
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Qualified and competed at Weightlifting American Open 2018 Series 3
- Qualified and competed at Weightlifting American Open 2019 Series 3
Certification
- CrossFit Level 1 Certification - April 2017
- Precision Nutrition Certification - October 2017
- CBEST - August 2016
Leadership Experience
Board Member, JICS International School
Feb 2020 - Present
- Serve on the advisory board for an international Christian school supporting educational initiatives across cultures
- Facilitate strategic partnerships by connecting JICS with U.S. - based schools for collaboration, resource sharing, and cultural exchange
- Provide ongoing support across various school development efforts for supporting international students.
Timeline
Business Teacher/Department Chairperson
Tulare Joint Union High School District
08.2022 - Current
High School Business/P.E Teacher
Mission Oak High School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Business Teacher
Tulare Joint Union High School District
01.2021 - 01.2021
English as a Second Language Teacher
EPIC, Anaheim
12.2017 - 12.2018
CEO/Founder
Biola Start Up Competition Finalist 2017-2018
09.2017 - 03.2018
Master of Arts - Spiritual Formation
George Fox University
Teaching Credential - Credential in Business
Impact Program
Masters - Business
Grand Canyon University
Bachelors of Business Management - Business Management
Biola University
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