KAMEISHA JOHNSON
Los Angeles,United States
Summary
Eligible Los Angeles Unified School District Social Science and Special Education teacher with 16 years of classroom experience. As a forward-thinking educator and sociologist, I excel at creating educational environments that enhance student engagement and help them reach their full potential. Proficient in planning diverse instructional projects that immerse students in the subject matter and promote continuous skill-building.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Support
Granada Hills Charter High School
Granada Hills, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Delivered tailored lessons to diverse student groups, ensuring comprehension and engagement
- Managed classroom resources effectively to enhance the learning environment
- Promoted discipline and positive behavior among students, fostering a conducive learning atmosphere
- Facilitates learning by adapting educational materials to meet unique student needs.
Education / Behavior Support
Cross Country Education
Woodland Hills, CA
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with clients on various programs to reduce maladaptive behavior and improve social skills
- Recorded and analyzed data on each client's behavior during each session
- Monitored the progress of each client and implemented changes where necessary
- Conducted lesson plan instructions from the classroom teacher
- Created lesson plans in absence of a prepared lesson.
Teacher (Social Studies Department Chair)
Kingston College
Ja
02.2008 - 08.2018
- Taught both Caribbean Studies and Social Studies
- Served as Faculty Advisor for the Student Council
- Assisted students in unstable homes with basic needs to access their education
- Coordinated onsite Career Day job fairs with businesses and professionals from the community to inspire, guide, and connect students toward a career path
- Organized field trips to the university to expose students to a broader perspective of education and to enable them to attend lectures and workshops
- Social Studies Department Chair duties included: Ensured teachers met year-end goals with action plans
- Approved weekly lesson plans
- Set performance objectives and observed classrooms to meet targets
- Conducted teacher/student appraisals and resolved conflicts
- Attended meetings about Ministry and administration expectations
- Reported on curriculum delivery, student success, and plans for improvement
- Reviewed final exam assessments for compliance
- Ensured students' external projects met regional standards
- Referred students to Guidance Counselors for academic or disciplinary issues.
Trainer- Alternative Pathways to Secondary Education -APSE
Ministry of Education Jamaica
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Facilitating teachers in the use of varied and integrative approaches for low performing or special needs students
- Creating Social Studies lesson plans for low performing and special needs students to be used across the nation
- Developed Social Studies plans, enhancing learning for special needs students nationwide
- Pioneered integrative teaching strategies to uplift low-performing students
- Aided teachers with adaptive methods for diverse student needs, boosting educational inclusivity.
Assistant Examiner
Caribbean Examinations Council
08.2008 - 08.2017
- Graded exams for the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE/ Advanced Placement)
- Participated in standardization of answers expected on exams to ensure all scripts were evaluated on same criteria
- Met and tracked required daily targets for grading scripts.
Curriculum Development Team Member
Ministry of Education JA
08.2018
- Collaboratively refined National Standard Civics Curriculum content
- Innovatively created Civics specific topics and activities for classroom application
- Enthusiastically participated in strategic meetings for curriculum development
- Analyzed and evaluated results of previous assessments
- Authoritatively developed plans to address curriculum deficiencies.
National Standard Civics Curriculum Editor
Ministry of Education, JA
05.2018
- Collaborated in a team to revamp Social Studies curriculum for grades 4-9
- Integrated Civics as a standalone subject
- Fostered a deeper understanding of Civics among students
- Aimed to drive social change within communities and across the nation.
Education
MASTERS OF EDUCATION - Education Specialist
Sanford School of Education- National University
La Jolla, CA06.2024
MASTERS OF ARTS IN EDUCATION-(POST GRAD. DIPLOMA OPT.) - Social Studies Teacher Education
University of The West Indies Mona, The Mico University College
JA05-2011
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - Sociology
University of The West Indies Mona
JA03-2010
BATCHELORS OF SCIENCE - Sociology (Major) & Psychology (Minor)
University of The West Indies Mona
JA07-2006
Skills
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills
- Lesson plan implementation
- IEP Goals
- Identify low performing and special needs students not previously identified
- Self-motivated
- Detailed Oriented
- MS Office Suite
- Canvas
- Google Classroom
- Teaching and Instruction support
- Collaborative in team activities
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Timely task completion
- Implementation support
- Differentiated Instruction
- Research Data Collection
Personal Information
Title: EDUCATOR/ SOCIOLOGIST
Accomplishments
- Received the Rooky of Year Teaching awards for going above and beyond to help students achieve learning goals, exceeding targets, and meeting deadlines July 2008
- Promoted to Social Studies Department Chair 2016
- Honored as an exemplary student who has surpassed the requirements for membership in the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Support
Granada Hills Charter High School
08.2021 - Current
Education / Behavior Support
Cross Country Education
01.2020 - 08.2021
Curriculum Development Team Member
Ministry of Education JA
08.2018
National Standard Civics Curriculum Editor
Ministry of Education, JA
05.2018
Trainer- Alternative Pathways to Secondary Education -APSE
Ministry of Education Jamaica
09.2017 - 10.2017
Assistant Examiner
Caribbean Examinations Council
08.2008 - 08.2017
Teacher (Social Studies Department Chair)
Kingston College
02.2008 - 08.2018
MASTERS OF EDUCATION - Education Specialist
Sanford School of Education- National University
MASTERS OF ARTS IN EDUCATION-(POST GRAD. DIPLOMA OPT.) - Social Studies Teacher Education
University of The West Indies Mona, The Mico University College
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - Sociology
University of The West Indies Mona
BATCHELORS OF SCIENCE - Sociology (Major) & Psychology (Minor)
University of The West Indies Mona
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