Kelly Johnson
Sturgeon Lake,MN
Summary
Professional educator ready to make significant impact in elementary school setting. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans, foster positive learning environment, and adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs. Collaborative team player focused on achieving educational goals and enhancing student outcomes. Skilled in classroom management, curriculum development, and effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teaching
Bemidji State University
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Literacy Interventionist
Coleman Elementary School
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Coordinate and conduct individualized or small group instruction based on current research and identified needs
- Support determined needs and collaborate with teachers to interpret and use assessment data to improve instruction and problem solve
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to identify students who qualify by examining student work, monitoring progress, and analyzing formative and summative assessment data
- Assist with differentiated instruction
Literacy Tutor
AmeriCorps/ Reading Corps
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Work one-on-one and with small groups of students who need extra support learning to read
- Tutors work with same students in 20-minute sessions every day, using a variety of scripted Minnesota Reading Corps strategies, called interventions
- Conduct quick and easy literacy assessments, and enter student data into an online data system
- Use this data to monitor student progress, plan, and set goals
- Maintain confidentiality of all student data
- Provide opportunities for families to get involved in their child's education and participate in site-sponsored activities
- Engage in additional community service that took place during evening and weekend hours
Literacy Tutor
AmeriCorps/ Reading Corps
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Work one-on-one and with small groups of students who need extra support learning to read
- Tutors work with same students in 20-minute sessions every day, using a variety of scripted Minnesota Reading Corps strategies, called interventions
- Conduct quick and easy literacy assessments, and enter student data into an online data system
- Use this data to monitor student progress, plan, and set goals
- Maintain confidentiality of all student data
- Provide opportunities for families to get involved in their child's education and participate in site-sponsored activities
- Engage in additional community service that took place during evening and weekend hours
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Winona State University
Winona, MN05-2025
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Itasca Community College
Grand Rapids05-2019
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Technology integration
- Individualized support
- Group instruction
- Small group intervention
Certification
Brainspring Phonics First Level 1
Timeline
Student Teaching
Bemidji State University
01.2025 - 04.2025
Literacy Interventionist
Coleman Elementary School
08.2021 - 01.2023
Literacy Tutor
AmeriCorps/ Reading Corps
08.2018 - 06.2021
Literacy Tutor
AmeriCorps/ Reading Corps
08.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Winona State University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Itasca Community College
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