Kenya Johnson
BIRMINGHAM,AL
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Diocese Of Birmingham St. Peters CDC, excelling in lesson and curricula development, and fostering robust parent-teacher collaboration. Skilled in educational leadership and conflict resolution, I've significantly enhanced student engagement and success through innovative project-based learning and differentiated instruction strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Diocese Of Birmingham St. Peters CDC
04.2013 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
Teacher's Assistant
Holy Trinity + Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral
05.2012 - 04.2013
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL05-2012
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Training and mentoring
- Educational leadership
- Project-based learning
- Curricula development
- Key decision making
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Lesson development
- Student records management
- Department planning
- Team building
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Diocese Of Birmingham St. Peters CDC
04.2013 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Holy Trinity + Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral
05.2012 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
University of Montevallo
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