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Kevin Johnson

Pembroke,MA

Summary

Certified in English (8-12, MA Initial License) with an SEI Endorsement. Passionate, enthusiastic, and experienced English teacher with a proven track record of effectively working with students in Grades 7-12. Skilled in creating positive relationships within a safe classroom environment that fosters academic rigor and emotional well-being.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

English Teacher

Newport Middle High School
08.2024 - Current

-Taught 9th grade English (Of Mice and Men, Romeo & Juliet, Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, and research).

-Taught 12th grade in a Film Studies & Critique Writing class


English Teacher

Nantucket High School
08.2023 - 06.2024

-Instructed diverse learners for grades 9 and 11 in college preparatory and honors courses (The Great Gatsby, The Scarlet Letter, Romeo & Juliet, Into the Wild, A Raisin in the Sun, The Odyssey, Of Mice and Men, poetry, Transcendentalism, short stories, and research skills)

English Teacher

Beacon High School
01.2022 - 06.2023

-Instucted a variety of learners in English (grades 9-12) in a therapeutic setting (The Great Gatsby, Frankenstein, The Tempest, Of Mice and Men, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Huckleberry Finn, 1984, The Hobbit, The Crucible, Transcendentalism, Romanticism, selected poetry and short stories)

-Taught elective courses (film & literature, cinema studies, writing, detective literature, children’s literature)

-Designed curriculums

Long Term Substitute English Teacher

City On A Hill Charter Public School
08.2021 - 12.2021

-Taught grades 9 and 11 in a diverse setting (Their Eyes Were Watching God, A Raisin in the Sun, Othello, Hamlet)

Long Term Substitute English Teacher

Winthrop High School
03.2021 - 06.2021

-Taught 9th grade (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, writing and poetry)

-Taught electives for 11th and 12th grade (Film and Literature)

-Helped students prepare for AP Literature exam

Long Term Substitute English Teacher

Advance Math And Science Academy Charter School
08.2020 - 12.2020

-Taught 7th grade in a remote setting (Beowulf and Oedipus Rex)

Permanent Substitute Teacher & Paraprofessional

Norton Middle School
01.2019 - 06.2020

-Substituted daily for Grades 6-8 (January 2019-June 2019)

-Paraprofessional for Grade 7 (September 2019-June 2020). Supported students with reading & writing (A Christmas Carol, The Outsiders, short stories, and poetry)

Education

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Easter Nazarene College
Quincy, MA
05-2022

Bachelor of Arts - English

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA
08.2017

Skills

  • Trained in technology (Schoology, Aspen, Powerschool, Google classroom, Alma, kahoot, blooket, edpuzzle),
  • Relationship building, lesson planning, classroom management, assessments

Hobbies and Interests

Analyzing and discussing film, film theory, film criticism, and film related topics. Reading, writing, watching and discussing sport related topics

Timeline

English Teacher

Newport Middle High School
08.2024 - Current

English Teacher

Nantucket High School
08.2023 - 06.2024

English Teacher

Beacon High School
01.2022 - 06.2023

Long Term Substitute English Teacher

City On A Hill Charter Public School
08.2021 - 12.2021

Long Term Substitute English Teacher

Winthrop High School
03.2021 - 06.2021

Long Term Substitute English Teacher

Advance Math And Science Academy Charter School
08.2020 - 12.2020

Permanent Substitute Teacher & Paraprofessional

Norton Middle School
01.2019 - 06.2020

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Easter Nazarene College

Bachelor of Arts - English

Bridgewater State University
Kevin Johnson