Jennifer Johnson
Howell,MI
Summary
Twenty-two year veteran teacher looking to begin next chapter of career in Special Education. Ready to commit next decade to work with students with special needs and exceptional abilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Specialist
Fowlerville Community Schools
Fowlerville, MI
10.2005 - Current
Teach and develop curriculum for 500+ students per week, Grades 3-5.
- Award winning student engagement strategies
- Outstanding classroom management for diverse learners.
- Curriculum adaptation and modification.
- Mentored staff in best practices for student engagement and curriculum development.
- Achieved top scores in Livingston County on MSTEP Social Studies.
ELA/Geography Teacher
Brookfield Academy
Waterford, MI
02.2003 - 06.2005
Taught ELA and Geography in multi-age Grades 2-5 private school classroom.
- Montessori trained
- Individualized instruction
- Small group expertise
Science Teacher
Living Science Foundation
Plymouth, MI
08.2002 - 02.2003
Traveling, Hands-On science educator.
- Brought hands-on exhibits, such as "Ocean's Edge," and live Australian and African species of animals to schools throughout Southeast Michigan.
- Provided programs to numerous surrounding districts, including Northville, Dearborn, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools.
- Educated wide range of students on geographic biomes through the interaction with various live animal species.
First-Person Canal Boat Historic Interpretor
Toledo Area Metroparks
Grand Rapids, OH
04.1999 - 06.2000
Guided tours in 1876 historically accurate garb and performed tin whistle entertainment on Maumee-Erie Canal boat.
Education
Master In Teaching -
Washington State University
Pullman, WA08-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Universtiy of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI04-1993
Skills
- Compliance and understanding of IEP requirements
- Use and mastery of MTSS
- Classroom Management for Diverse Learners
- Multisensory Teaching Methods
- Compliance with Special Education Laws (IDEA, ADA)
Accomplishments
- TEACHER OF THE YEAR FOWLERVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 2014
- SPECIAL EDUCATON INNOVATOR'S AWARD 2014
- MICHIGAN AMERICAN LEGION TEACHER OF THE YEAR 2021
- VFW TEACHER OF THE YEAR 2024
- OUTSTANDING SCORES IN MSTEP SOCIAL STUDIES LIVINGSTON COUNTY
Certification
K-8 All Subjects Self Contained
TOP SKILL
Recognized for the ability to engage all learners
Timeline
Social Studies Specialist
Fowlerville Community Schools
10.2005 - Current
ELA/Geography Teacher
Brookfield Academy
02.2003 - 06.2005
Science Teacher
Living Science Foundation
08.2002 - 02.2003
First-Person Canal Boat Historic Interpretor
Toledo Area Metroparks
04.1999 - 06.2000
Master In Teaching -
Washington State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Universtiy of Michigan