Johanna Isom-Resume

• Attended weekly PLC meeings to discuss stay aligned and discuss best practices.
• Conducted daily classroom activities to engage students in learning English language arts.
• Identified online resources to complement traditional course materials and aid in student learning.
• Discuss grades and methods for improvement with students privately.
• Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
• Assessed student progress through quizzes, tests, assignments and other evaluation methods.

• Maintain school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
• Integrate technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction using go0gle platforms.
• Counsel seniors on goals, careers, and educational requirements
• Used several ERWC and AVID strategies to facilitate student learning
• Collaborate with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students. For example, incorporated academic conversations in the curriculum so students can Focus on and Explore an Important Question, Idea, or Topic
• Talk with students needing extra attention and made plans to assist with problems.

Long Term assignment: Verdugo Hills High

10th and 12th grade

• Track class attendance and student progress. Analyze academic progress and reteach gaps in educational aptitude toward meeting grade level progress.
• Use a variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in 12th grade English Language Arts.
• Develop engaging course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
• Develop course plans and adaptations to meet the needs of ELD, and RSP student populations.
• Applied multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to monitor and increase reading and writing skills.

9th and 10th grade

• Routinely meet with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions.
• Apply progressive teaching principles to a class of 34 students. Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs and interests.
• Close achievement gaps with student populations considered "AT RISK." Developed trusted relationships with students that helped improve course cognition and competency.
• Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
• Establish and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for all students.

Temporary contract: English Literature to grades 11-12.

• Use a variety of teaching techniques to encourage students to critical think.
• Studied themes in literature and ways to identify it, using thematic analysis techniques.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 38 11th grade students.
• Design lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material. Collaborated with other teachers within department on best practices.
• Coached juniors and seniors on course requirements and helped them fill out FAFSA applications. ERWC trained and certificated.