Johanna Mejia
North Bergen,NJ
Summary
Educator committed to helping non-English speaking students improve English reading, writing, and speaking fluency. Bringing 9+ years of hands-on experience creating instructional methods to stimulate learning and assessing student progress. Skillful in developing informal and formal language assessments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Instructor For Continuing Education
Bergen County Community College
05.2024 - Current
- Develop engaging ESL curriculum, fostering language proficiency and cultural understanding in diverse adult learners.
- Implement interactive methods for rapid skill development.
- Analyze learning patterns to optimize teaching strategies.
- Provide personalized guidance to students, addressing language barriers.
- Create a welcoming classroom environment that encourages participation and growth.
ESL Instructor For Continuing Education
Hudson County Community College
01.2024 - Current
- Implement targeted language acquisition strategies, leading to measurable improvements in students' English proficiency and academic success.
- Foster inclusive learning environment, effectively engaging diverse student groups and adapting teaching methods to meet individual needs and cultural backgrounds.
- Tailor lessons to address individual needs, driving academic success.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
Interventionist
North Bergen Board of Education
09.2015 - Current
- Implement targeted interventions to address learning gaps, fostering student growth and academic success.
- Partner with teachers and parents to create comprehensive support system, enhancing student engagement and achievement.
- Developed creative intervention techniques, adapting to diverse learning styles and improving overall educational outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify student needs, implementing tailored interventions for optimal learning progress.
Academic Coach
Hudson County Community College
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Guided ESL students in academic skill development, fostering a supportive learning environment and enhancing language proficiency through tailored coaching sessions.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies, leading to marked improvement in students' academic performance and confidence in English language usage.
- Assessed individual student needs, developed personalized learning plans, and tracked progress to ensure continuous improvement in language acquisition.
Education
English As A Second Language Certification -
Georgian Court University
Lakewood06.2024
Masters of Art - Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ08.2015
Bachelors of Journalism And Media Studies -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ06.2012
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Set academic goals and develop strategies to achieve lesson objectives
- Extensive experience designing resources to improve academic performance in English Language Arts & Mathematics
- Plan and coordinate data meetings using digital brochures, PDFs, and PowerPoints/Google slides
Timeline
ESL Instructor For Continuing Education
Bergen County Community College
05.2024 - Current
ESL Instructor For Continuing Education
Hudson County Community College
01.2024 - Current
Academic Coach
Hudson County Community College
01.2024 - 03.2024
Interventionist
North Bergen Board of Education
09.2015 - Current
English As A Second Language Certification -
Georgian Court University
Masters of Art - Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelors of Journalism And Media Studies -
Rutgers University
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