Summary
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Work History
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District Teacher of the Year
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Harriet Johnson

Indianola,MS

Summary

Dynamic educator with over 23 years in elementary mathematics. Expert in lesson planning, student engagement, and conflict resolution. Committed to fostering collaboration among colleagues to enhance teaching strategies and drive student success.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher

Sunflower Cunty Consolidated School District
Indianola, MS
08.2025 - Current

Collaborate with math teachers regarding best teaching practices.

Critique 4th-6th grade lesson plans and provide feedback.

Conduct Math PLC regarding fluency, test-taking strategies, math strategies/models.

Assist with conducting data-defense meeting.

Teacher Advisory Chairperson

Sunflower County Consolidated School District
Indianola, MS
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
  • Fostered positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
  • Utilized data-driven assessments to identify areas for student improvement and growth.
  • Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on curriculum development and classroom management strategies.

Parent Teacher Organization Chairperson

Sunflower County Consolidated School District
Indianola, MS
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
  • Collaborated with parents to address student needs and facilitate open communication.
  • Implemented individualized instruction to support diverse learning styles in the classroom.
  • Mentored new teachers on curriculum delivery and classroom management techniques.

Elementary Teacher

Sunflower County Consolidated School District
Indianola, MS
08.2003 - Current

Developed and implemented engaging mathematics curricula for grades 3-5, contributing to student success in Sunflower County for twenty-three years.

Developed innovative lessons and activities to engage students in learning mathematics.

Developed and implemented assessment tools to track students' progress in learning mathematics.

Utilized a variety of teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles.

Coached students on math competitions.

Assisted students with achieving high scores during boot camp tutorial sessions..

Collaborated with colleagues to create-project based learning activities fr math classes.

Served as a summer school tutor for enrichment and remediation.

Production Assembler

Modern Line Products
06.1991 - 06.1993
  • Assembled components according to specifications, ensuring quality and precision in production processes.
  • Operated machinery and tools to fabricate parts efficiently and safely.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline assembly workflows and reduce downtime.
  • Conducted quality inspections of finished products to maintain high standards of output.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Delta State University
Cleveland, MS
12-2006

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Delta State University
Cleveland, Mississippi, MS
05-2003

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS
05-2001

Skills

  • Professional growth
  • Educational program development
  • Application development expertise
  • Proficient in conflict management
  • Chairperson of mathematics department
  • Chairperson of parent-teacher organization
  • Leader of teacher advisory committee
  • Teacher development advisor
  • Educational leadership team member
  • Participant in leadership initiatives

Certification

192- Social Studies (7-12)

117- ELE Education (4-6)

152- Kindergarten-4 (K-4))

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Sunflower Cunty Consolidated School District
08.2025 - Current

Teacher Advisory Chairperson

Sunflower County Consolidated School District
08.2024 - Current

Parent Teacher Organization Chairperson

Sunflower County Consolidated School District
08.2024 - Current

Elementary Teacher

Sunflower County Consolidated School District
08.2003 - Current

Production Assembler

Modern Line Products
06.1991 - 06.1993

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Delta State University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Delta State University

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Mississippi Delta Community College

District Teacher of the Year

Selected as 2014 School Level Teacher of the Year from a faculty of 25 educators based n excellence in student engagement, mentorship, and showing the most gain in students' math scores through innovative curriculum design.

Selected as 2014 District Teacher of the Year  from a total of 10 schools in the district for exemplifying excellence in the classroom for curriculum leadership, parent-teacher collaboration, improved student morale, and driving a consistent, significant increase in students' math proficiency and growth for both Benchmark and State Assessments.

Harriet Johnson