Kerisha Johnson
Mount Vernon,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic Lead Teacher bring over 15 years of experience in early childhood education. Passionate about child development and learning. Friendly, outgoing and adaptable in approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Huguenot Nursery School
Pelham, NY
09.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Home Health Aide
Ava-Gaye Francis
Queens, NY
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Preschool Teacher
LMNOP Day Care
The Bronx, NY
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Teacher
Liguanea Preparatory School
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Teacher
Smurfs Early Childhood Development Centre
Kingston, Jamaica
07.2004 - 01.2015
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Mico University College
Kingston, Jamaica08.2014
Skills
- Lesson Development
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Safety Precautions
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Huguenot Nursery School
09.2021 - Current
Home Health Aide
Ava-Gaye Francis
05.2019 - 08.2021
Preschool Teacher
LMNOP Day Care
10.2018 - 04.2019
Teacher
Liguanea Preparatory School
09.2016 - 08.2017
Teacher
Smurfs Early Childhood Development Centre
07.2004 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Mico University College
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