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Joshua Johnson

Statesville,NC

Summary

I completed my student teaching at Franklin High School in the Spring of 2000 and was hired by Macon County Schools in June of that year. For the next fourteen years, I enthusiastically and happily taught US Government and Economics, World Geography, World History, and US History predominantly to grades 9-11.


During my career in public education, I taught a wide variety of students with various leaning and intellectual abilities, as well as those students who necessitated various modifications for their learning needs. After fourteen years in public education, as well eight additional years of teaching in the private sector, I have arrived at the conclusion that the only students who cannot learn are those who choose not to do so. No student is simply "dumb" or "just can't get it." I am resolved to the firm belief that all students are capable of success if they are willing to work and put forth the effort. I was fortunate to have those fourteen years in public education, and I don't regret a day I was blessed with that career.

Family tragedy led my wife and I to Statesville, NC in June of 2014 where I began a small retail business with my brother-in-law. In the past 11 years, I have maintained that business, as well as providing adult instruction as a certified NC CCH Instructor. In total, I have 22 years of teaching experience for both adolescent and adult students. I love teaching, and when I am blessed with the opportunity to teach anyone, I thank God for the blessed opportunity to do so. If I am your tutor/teacher/instructor, I will do my very best to see that you get a quality level of performance and "your money's worth."

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Managing Co-Owner

Brothers In Arms Gun And Ammunition Store, LLC
09.2014 - Current
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and satisfied clients.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in high client retention rates and referrals.
  • Implemented marketing strategies that effectively promoted the brand and attracted new customers.
  • Optimized supply chain management by fostering relationships with reliable vendors who deliver high-quality products at competitive prices.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.

Social Studies Teacher

Franklin High School, Macon County Schools
08.2000 - 06.2014
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
  • Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
  • Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
  • Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
  • Assisted struggling students through targeted one-on-one tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance.
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
  • Managed extracurricular activity program (Model United Nations) fostering a passion for social studies beyond the classroom setting.
  • Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
  • Used computers, audio-visual aids, movies, and songs to supplement presentations.
  • Parodied popular songs to enhance learning enthusiasm
  • Served as a cooperating teacher for student teachers six different academic school years
  • Conducted field trips to historical sites, enhancing students' understanding of historical contexts through real-world experiences.
  • Supported students with special educational needs by designing and executing individualized education plans.
  • Fostered positive learning environment, adapting teaching strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Achieved National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification

Education

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Social Sciences Education

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
05-2000

High School Diploma -

Polk County High School
Columbus, NC
05.1996

Skills

  • North Carolina Teaching Fellow
  • Achieved NC performance-based licensure
  • Participated in hiring committees for social studies
  • Mentored student teachers
  • National Board Certified Teacher (December 2006)
  • Certified North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun Instructor
  • NRA Basic Pistol Instructor

Accomplishments

  • National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certified Teacher (2006)
  • Franklin High School Teacher of the Year 2007-2008 school year
  • NRA Basic Pistol Instructor Certified
  • NC Concealed Carry Handgun Instructor Certified

Certification


  • National Board Certified Teacher (2006-2016)
  • North Carolina Certified Teacher (2000-2018)
  • NRA Basic Pistol Instructor (2017-Present)
  • North Carolina Concealed Carry Handgun Certified Instructor (2017-Present)


Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Managing Co-Owner

Brothers In Arms Gun And Ammunition Store, LLC
09.2014 - Current

Social Studies Teacher

Franklin High School, Macon County Schools
08.2000 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Social Sciences Education

Western Carolina University

High School Diploma -

Polk County High School

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