Gregory Johnson
Batavia,IL
Summary
Dynamic educator with multilingual proficiency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Successfully implemented differentiated instruction and student behavior management techniques, creating engagement-driven activities that enhanced student performance. Committed to cultivating positive relationships and encouraging a perseverance mindset among learners.
Offering solid foundation in educational principles and passion for language and culture. Brings commitment to learning and ability to adapt quickly to new teaching methodologies..
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Yorkville High School District 115
01.2025 - Current
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Planned lessons and activities for class sections.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Established a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Communicated with department staff, students, and parents.
AVID Tutor
West Aurora High School
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with teachers to identify areas where students needed additional support, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Conducted private and group instruction to improve academic performance, enhance occupational skills and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assisted students in developing effective study habits and time management skills, leading to more efficient learning.
- Encouraged students to develop perseverance mindset while teaching long-term visualization of success.
- Lead presentations for small group instruction.
Classroom Observer
Jefferson Middle School
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided constructive feedback to students on assignments, helping them refine their understanding of key concepts.
- Assisted the leading teacher with time management.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain order and encourage active participation from all students.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature/Spanish
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL12-2013
Skills
- Multilingual proficiency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
- Student behavior management
- Engagement-driven activities
- Differentiated instruction
- Instructional planning
Certification
- TEFL Certification, TEFL Academy - Jan 2015-March 2015
Languages
Portuguese
Timeline
Student Teacher
Yorkville High School District 115
01.2025 - Current
AVID Tutor
West Aurora High School
08.2024 - 12.2024
Classroom Observer
Jefferson Middle School
05.2024 - 06.2024
Master of Arts - Education
Aurora University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature/Spanish
Northern Illinois University
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