KAYLYNN JOHNSON
Littleton,CO
Summary
A highly passionate, dedicated and experienced educator with over two decades of teaching expertise, seeking a rewarding position that allows me to leverage my extensive background in education. Eager to contribute my wealth of knowledge and proven instructional strategies to an educational institution committed to fostering academic excellence, student growth, and a positive learning environment. Committed to utilizing my leadership skills and passion for education to make a meaningful impact on the academic and personal development of students while collaborating with colleagues to advance the goals of the institution.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead K-3, 5th Grade Teacher | MTSS/READ ACT SCHOOL COORDINATOR
VILLAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Previously known as-JOURNEY K-8, Academy Calvert & Calvert Academy)
06.2010 - Current
- Align school's curriculum to state standards and create highly engaging lessons that address diverse student needs to ensure students meet grade-level objectives
- Implement daily use of multiple assessment data platforms, including, DIBELS, NWEA, iReady, iXL, and Really Great Reading, to drive instruction and help students meet objectives and curriculum accessibility for students and learning guides
- Develop, and execute interventions for IEP, 504, READ Act, and MTSS students
- Coordinate and write READ Act and MTSS plans for k-6 students
- Form positive relationships with students utilizing SEL programs such as RULER, to ensure a safe learning environment
- Communicate and collaborate daily with parents regarding student progress and instructional practices
- Lead, mentor, and train elementary teachers.
K-3 Grading Assistant | First Grade Online Summer School Teacher
EDMENTUM
05.2020 - 09.2023
- Grade, evaluate, and provide personal, written, and oral feedback on student work
- Respond to communications from students and parents in a positive, productive, and timely manner
- Utilize several digital platforms that includes Zoom, Genius, CTN, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Screencastify, and SharePoint
- Develop and implement highly engaging lessons aligned with students' online curriculum and state standards
- Foster positive relationships with students and parents to ensure the highest level of student achievement.
Curriculum Developer & Designer
ACCELERATE EDUCATION
03.2014 - 11.2014
- Aligned and paced state standards to first grade ELA grade-level objectives
- Developed and designed highly effective and engaging first grade ELA online curriculum to meet the needs of a group of diverse students.
K-3 Grade Teacher | Academic Advisor K-12
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS; eDCSD CYBER SCHOOL
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Developed and aligned k-3 grades curriculum to state standards
- Provided highly engaging instruction to k-3 students
- Assessed students regularly and centered direct instruction, interventions, and curriculum development around student assessment data
- Cultivated a classroom culture that allowed students to feel safe and eager to learn
- Communicated and collaborated regularly with parents to promote a high level of success for students
- Advised k-12 students; duties included, credit checks, student interviews, student/teacher liaison, scheduled students in courses, and monitored attendance.
K-3 Grade Teacher
BRANSON SCHOOL DISTRICT; BRANSON SCHOOL ONLINE
08.2003 - 06.2008
- Developed and aligned k-3 grades curriculum to state standards
- Provided highly engaging instruction to k-3 students
- Assessed students regularly using various platforms, including NWEA, and Aims Web, and centered direct instruction, interventions, and curriculum development around student assessment data
- Managed a classroom that ensured all students to felt safe and excelled towards their academic goals
- Connected and partnered with parents to support students in meeting their grade-level objectives.
Kindergarten Teacher
JEFFERESON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.1997 - 06.2002
- Planned and implemented various curricula in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies
- Assessed students regularly and aligned curriculum and instruction around this assessment data
- Provided enrichment activities exclusive to a full day kindergarten program
- Managed and provided instruction for a kindergarten summer school program
- Gained interpersonal experience while working with a diverse group of people.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS (Humanities/Elementary Education) -
Fort Lewis College (Durango, CO)
01.1995
Skills
- CREATING A CULTURE AND CLIMATE THAT IS STUDENT-CENTERED
- CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION IMPLEMENTATION
- DATA DRIVEN ASSESSMENT AND INSTRUCTION
- STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
- TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
- CURRICULUM DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
- LESSON PLANNING
- PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION
- EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
- DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION
- ADAPTABILITY
- ASSIGNING & GRADING WORK
- INTERACTIVE LEARNING
- STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING
- DISTANCE LEARNING
Accomplishments
2010 Douglas County Apple Award Finalist
2011 Stand for Children Teach Award Winner
2011 Star Teacher Award Winner
2022 Journey K8 Teacher of the Year
Certification
CO STATE TEACHING LICENSE (Elementary K-6) | Expires: 2026
READ Act (11.18.2021)
technical tools
- MS Office Suite
- Google Suite
- Infinite Campus
- Buzz
- Canvas
- Schoology
- iXL
- iReady
- Amplify
- NWEA
awards
- 2010 Douglas County Apple Award Finalist
- 2011 Stand for Children Teach Award Winner
- 2011 Star Teacher Award Winner
- 2022 Journey K8 Teacher of the Year
Timeline
K-3 Grading Assistant | First Grade Online Summer School Teacher
EDMENTUM
05.2020 - 09.2023
Curriculum Developer & Designer
ACCELERATE EDUCATION
03.2014 - 11.2014
Lead K-3, 5th Grade Teacher | MTSS/READ ACT SCHOOL COORDINATOR
VILLAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Previously known as-JOURNEY K-8, Academy Calvert & Calvert Academy)
06.2010 - Current
K-3 Grade Teacher | Academic Advisor K-12
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS; eDCSD CYBER SCHOOL
08.2008 - 06.2010
K-3 Grade Teacher
BRANSON SCHOOL DISTRICT; BRANSON SCHOOL ONLINE
08.2003 - 06.2008
Kindergarten Teacher
JEFFERESON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.1997 - 06.2002
BACHELOR OF ARTS (Humanities/Elementary Education) -
Fort Lewis College (Durango, CO)
CO STATE TEACHING LICENSE (Elementary K-6) | Expires: 2026
READ Act (11.18.2021)
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