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Kimberly Johnson
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Kimberly Johnson

Fort Worth

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Second Grade TeacherFirst Grade TeacherSubstitute TeacherFirst Grade TeacherKindergarten Teaching Assistant

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home option401k matchCareer advancementPersonal development programsPaid sick leavePaid time offFlexible work hours

Summary

Dedicated educator seeking an elementary school teaching position to foster a nurturing and engaging learning environment for young children. Committed to promoting academic growth and social development through innovative teaching methods and individualized support. Prepared to make a meaningful impact in students' lives while contributing to the overall success of the school community.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Second Grade Teacher

Trinity Basin Preparatory
Fort Worth, TX
08.2021 - 08.2026
  • Designed engaging lesson plans to foster student learning and development.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student progress and attendance.
  • Designed and executed effective classroom management strategies aimed at enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.

First Grade Teacher

High Point Academy
White Settlement, TX
02.2019 - 07.2021
  • Created rigorous, age-appropriate lesson plans and directed classroom instruction in all subject areas.
  • Collaborated with other first grade teachers to evaluate student data and create appropriate adjustments to instruction.
  • Conferenced with parents to assist students to meet academic standards.

Substitute Teacher

ESS (Crowley ISD)
Crowley, TX
10.2018 - 01.2019
  • Fulfill short-term and long-term substitute assignments across all subject areas, effectively teaching students of varied academic levels (grades Pre-K-8) and diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Communicate with teachers, administrators and parents; and built positive rapport with students.
  • Followed and taught lesson plans assigned, by permanent teacher for students' in grades Pre-K through the 3rd grade.

First Grade Teacher

David K. Sellars
Forest Hill, TX
08.2016 - 06.2018
  • Created rigorous, age-appropriate lesson plans and directed classroom instruction in Math and Science.
  • Collaborated with other first grade teachers to evaluate student data and create appropriate adjustments to instruction.
  • Facilitated one-to-one and group instruction to English language learners.
  • Conferenced with parents to assist students to meet academic standards.

Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

Graham Elementary
Springfield, IL
07.2010 - 02.2015
  • Conducted small groups to practice skills such as letter recognition, reading, and math skills.
  • Conducted and managed interventions to improve success of student mastering letter and sound recognition, reading skills, and math skills.
  • Assist classroom teacher in photocopying and other tasks in order to support teaching.
  • Observed and enforced rules for behavior, policies and procedures to maintain order among students.

Reading and Math Tutor

Huntington Tutoring
Springfield, IL
10.2011 - 05.2014
  • Tutored selected elementary students weekly in reading and math.
  • Maintained student records and ensured its confidentiality.
  • Created and maintained a motivational and enthusiastic learning environment.

Teaching Assistant

Summer Bridges Summer School
Springfield, IL
06.2009 - 06.2012
  • Managed classroom while teacher conducted guided reading groups.
  • Fostered relationships with students from multi-level age groups.
  • Assembled materials needed for the daily activities of the program.

Pre-K Teaching Assistant

Feitshans Academy
Springfield, IL
09.2008 - 06.2010
  • Created a safe, fun, and positive environment for children age 3 to 4 years old.
  • Demonstrated patience and understanding while managing difficult children.
  • Taught self help skills (dressing, toileting, personal hygiene).
  • Fostered effective, ongoing communication with parents by providing verbal reports and written notes on children’s daily activities.

Education

B.S. in Education - Elementary Education

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05.2003

Skills

  • Curriculum implementation
  • Team collaboration
  • Critical thinking abilities
  • Lesson plan development

Teaching Experience

  • Farmingtondale Elementary, Pleasant Plains, IL: (Spring 2003)
  • Student Teaching of a first grade classroom. This classroom contained twenty-one students and there was one special needs student.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans for twenty-one first graders.
  • Worked with students at diverse academic levels, both one on one and in groups.
  • Harrison School, Peoria, IL: (Fall 2002).
  • Clinical Experience of a first grade classroom. The classroom contained twenty-six students and there were no special needs students/gifted students.
  • Worked with students to improve reading skills.
  • Worked with small groups of students to teach math concepts.
  • Supervised the children on the playground.

Timeline

Second Grade Teacher

Trinity Basin Preparatory
08.2021 - 08.2026

First Grade Teacher

High Point Academy
02.2019 - 07.2021

Substitute Teacher

ESS (Crowley ISD)
10.2018 - 01.2019

First Grade Teacher

David K. Sellars
08.2016 - 06.2018

Reading and Math Tutor

Huntington Tutoring
10.2011 - 05.2014

Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

Graham Elementary
07.2010 - 02.2015

Teaching Assistant

Summer Bridges Summer School
06.2009 - 06.2012

Pre-K Teaching Assistant

Feitshans Academy
09.2008 - 06.2010

B.S. in Education - Elementary Education

Illinois State University

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