Kelly Johnson
Nashville,TN
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Elementary Teacher
Bedford County Public Schools
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
Special Education Teacher
Susan Gray School
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher
Franklin County School District
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Blended Preschool Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
07.2009 - 05.2014
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05.2009
Skills
- Project-Based Learning
- Lesson Planning
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Assessment
- Individualized Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Management
- Trauma Informed Care
Timeline
Certified Elementary Teacher
Bedford County Public Schools
07.2022 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher
Susan Gray School
10.2018 - 10.2021
Special Education Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
01.2017 - 05.2018
Special Education Teacher
Franklin County School District
07.2014 - 05.2015
Blended Preschool Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
07.2009 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Tennessee Technological University
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