Jada Johnson
Pomona
Summary
Culturally responsive and student-centered educator pursuing a Dual Master's in Childhood Education and TESOL, with extensive experience supporting diverse learners in elementary classrooms. Expertise in differentiated instruction and language development strategies which enhances learning for multilingual students and fosters an inclusive environment. Committed to creating engaging, supportive, and effective educational experiences that empower students to thrive. Passionate about leveraging innovative teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each learner.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Student Teacher
Cherry Lane Elementary School, Suffern Central School District
2026 - 2026
Grade 5
• Supported instruction in ELA, mathematics, and science through co-teaching and small-group
instruction.
• Designed and implemented standards-aligned lessons and differentiated instruction for diverse
learners.
ENL Student Teacher
R.P. Connor Elementary School, Suffern Central School District
2026 - 2026
Grades K–2
• Developed lesson plans to support multilingual learners through push-in and pull-out instruction.
• Used visuals, sentence frames, and structured discussions to support academic language
development.
Substitute Teacher
Suffern Central School District
01.2025 - Current
Facilitate instruction across elementary classrooms and maintain structured learning environments
Tutor
Huntington Learning Center, Ridgewood, NJ
Ridgewood, NJ
01.2025 - Current
Provide individualized instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics
Teacher’s Aide
Suffern Central School District
01.2023 - 01.2025
Assisted with small-group instruction and supported multilingual learners as well as students with IEPs in an ICT setting.
Early Childhood Teacher
Kindercare and Montessori of Nyack
01.2022 - 01.2023
Developed engaging learning activities supporting early literacy, language development, and overall motor skills.
Education
M.S. - Childhood Education & TESOL
University of Mount Saint Vincent
05.2026
B.A. - Psychology
Pace University
05.2024
A.A. - Humanities
Rockland Community College
01.2022
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction & Small-Group Teaching
- Supporting Multilingual Learners (ENL Strategies)
- Structured Literacy & Science of Reading Practices
- Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE)
- Lesson Planning & Standards-Aligned Instruction
- Formative Assessment & Data-Driven Instruction
- Classroom Management & Positive Learning Environments
- Collaborative Teaching & Co-Teaching Models
Affiliations
- RCC and Pace Dean’s List
- Excelsior Scholarship Recipient
- SUNY Pathways Scholarship Recipient
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society
Certification
- New York State TESOL / ENL Certification (K–12)
- New York State Childhood Education Certification (Grades 1–6)
Technology Skills
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- Zoom
- Digital Learning Platforms
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Suffern Central School District
01.2025 - Current
Tutor
Huntington Learning Center, Ridgewood, NJ
01.2025 - Current
Teacher’s Aide
Suffern Central School District
01.2023 - 01.2025
Early Childhood Teacher
Kindercare and Montessori of Nyack
01.2022 - 01.2023
B.A. - Psychology
Pace University
A.A. - Humanities
Rockland Community College
Elementary Student Teacher
Cherry Lane Elementary School, Suffern Central School District
2026 - 2026
ENL Student Teacher
R.P. Connor Elementary School, Suffern Central School District
2026 - 2026
M.S. - Childhood Education & TESOL
University of Mount Saint Vincent