Janie Johnson
Lebanon,Tennessee
Summary
Dedicated teacher offering 24 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation, ongoing evaluations, engaging ideas to foster reading and comprehension. Well-versed in motivating students. Learns and integrates new technologies and teaching strategies. Organized and dependable teacher successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Wilson County Schools - Green Hill High School
2020.08 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Taught English 3
- Teaching English 4
- Teaching Yearbook for the school. This also includes the ordering of class rings, letterman jackets, senior baby ads, and senior pictures.
- Work on the Sunshine Committee to help support staff when there are births, deaths, weddings, and retirements.
- Work on the Graduation Committee. I order all the caps/gowns, cords, stoles, diplomas, and diploma covers.
- Was Teacher of the Year for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Mentor to new incoming teachers new to the profession as well as mentor to teachers not new to teaching but new to GHHS.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to prepare for the ACT after school in tutoring program.
Editing
Self
2023.08 - Current
- Edit pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Reviewed text for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and accuracy.
- Communicated directly with writer to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
English Teacher
Wilson County Schools - Wilson Central High School
2016.08 - 2020.05
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Taught English 2
- Teaching English 4
- Teaching Yearbook for the school. This also includes senior baby ads, and senior pictures.
- Work on the Central Perk Committee to help support staff when there are births, deaths, weddings, and retirements.
- Was an advisor for Student Council.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Middle School Teacher
Wilson County Schools -Southside Elementary School
2006.08 - 2016.05
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Taught 7th Grade Science
- Taught 8th Grade Reading
- Taught 8th Grade English Language Arts
- Created School Yearbook (no staff)
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Work on the 8th Grade Graduation Committee.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Chaperoned dances
- Created College Fair for 8th graders which followed with a research project.
- Chaperoned overnight field trips to Land Between the Lakes in Golden Pond, KY and New Frontiers in Dowelltown, TN.
Sixth Grade Middle School Teacher
Lebanon Special School Dist - CHUE
2002.08 - 2006.05
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Taught 6th Grade Self Contained Classroom
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies in Math Club and competed in various competitions.
5th Grade Science / Math Teacher
Putnam County School District - Prescott Middle
2000.08 - 2002.05
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
- Kept laboratory environment neat, well-stocked and safe for students.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Taught 5th grade Science
- Taught 5th grade Math
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN05.2000
Skills
- Editorial judgment
- Collaborative mindset
- Revision suggestions
- Technical editing experience
- Copy editing proficiency
- Student Engagement
- Event Coordination
- Conflict Resolution
- Feedback Delivery
- Time Management
- Classroom Management
- Inclusive Teaching
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
Editing
Self
2023.08 - Current
Teacher
Wilson County Schools - Green Hill High School
2020.08 - Current
English Teacher
Wilson County Schools - Wilson Central High School
2016.08 - 2020.05
Middle School Teacher
Wilson County Schools -Southside Elementary School
2006.08 - 2016.05
Sixth Grade Middle School Teacher
Lebanon Special School Dist - CHUE
2002.08 - 2006.05
5th Grade Science / Math Teacher
Putnam County School District - Prescott Middle
2000.08 - 2002.05
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies
Tennessee Tech University
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