Johnnie S Lee
Birmingham,Alabama
Summary
Proven educator with a track record of fostering critical thinking and student engagement. My students displayed a tremendous amount of growth on state-mandated assessments as well as weekly Reading and Math assessments.
Specializes in effective classroom management and active student engagement, enhancing educational outcomes through differentiated instruction.
Continuously advances professional development to meet diverse learning needs, achieving significant improvements in student performance.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities.
Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy.
Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting time-sensitive deadlines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
2nd & 5th Grade Teacher
Tuscaloosa City Schools
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
1st GradeTeacher
Greene County Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
3rd & 5th GradeTeacher
Tuscaloosa City Schools
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.2013 - 05.2015
- State-mandated scores heightened
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Edu/Elementary
Concordia College Selma
Selma AL 08.2003 - 05.2007
Master of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL 2009.08 - 2013.12
Education Specialist - Early Childhood Edu/Elementary
University of West
Livingston, AL 08.2015 - 12.2017
Skills
Effective Classroom Management
Active Student Engagement
Behavior Management
Parent-Teacher Communication
Performance Assessments
Student rapport
Data-Driven Instruction
Fosters Critical Thinking
Lesson Planning
Motivating students
Building rapports with families
Timeline
2nd & 5th Grade Teacher
Tuscaloosa City Schools
08.2019 - 12.2022
1st GradeTeacher
Greene County Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2018
Education Specialist - Early Childhood Edu/Elementary
University of West
08.2015 - 12.2017
3rd & 5th GradeTeacher
Tuscaloosa City Schools
08.2013 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Early Childhood Care And Education
University of West Alabama
2009.08 - 2013.12
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Edu/Elementary
Concordia College Selma
08.2003 - 05.2007