Lynne Johnson
Bartlett,TN
Summary
I am a very dedicated educator with a diverse background which includes classroom teaching, instructional support, and special education assistance. I bring a holistic understanding of school operations and a deep commitment to student centered learning and excellence.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant - Proximity Support
MSCS
10.2025 - Current
- Supported classroom activities and assisted teachers in daily lesson implementation.
- Facilitated communication between students, educators, and parents to enhance learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to adapt instructional materials for varied learning styles.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators on performance improvements.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a conducive learning environment.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
Classroom Teacher
MSCS
08.2022 - Current
- Prepare instructional materials for third and fourth grade Social Studies. Perform RTI and Progress Monitoring for select students. Implement Social and Emotional Learning. Participate in staff development.
Teacher Assistant
Libertas School of Memphis
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Monitored independent student work groups. Provided small group reading and writing sessions. Provided 1:1 support for special need students. Assist with documented student goals and objectives.
Teacher Assistant
Lester Prep Middle School
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Assist lead teacher with curriculum delivery, daily attendance records, and small group intervention. Worked 1:1 with special education students.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Deliver curriculum materials as prepared, engage and promote student learning, incorporate hands-on activities to enhance a constructive learning environment, monitor student behavior and classroom expectations.
Part-Time Case Worker
Maximus
01.2014 - 10.2017
- Research legal, financial and other database records sufficiently to obtain data needed to secure and enforce child support cases. Communicate accurate findings in both written and verbal form to department personnel. Work cohesively with clients of various ethnic and social backgrounds.
Injury Compensation Specialist
U.S. Postal Service
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Provided consistent and effective administrative case management and legal support to large monthly caseloads of Worker’s Compensation claims. Processed employee claims adhering to the Federal Employee Compensation Act. Provided accurate data to special agents for investigative purposes.
Mail Distribution Clerk
U.S. Postal Service
01.1979 - 01.1998
- Collected and sorted incoming domestic and foreign mail. Prepared bundles of mail parcels for delivery. Received and processed incoming and outgoing insured, certified, express, registered mail and parcels according to postal regulations. Locate proper addresses and made necessary corrections for misdirected mail and forwarded mail according to USPS regulations.
Education
Masters - Conflict Resolution
Bethel University
01-2016
Masters - Education
Cambridge College
01-2014
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
University of Memphis
01-2009
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
Southwest Tenn. Community College
01-1999
Skills
- Learning disabilities support
- Teacher support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism spectrum support
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom management
- Behavioral support
- Student assessment
- Patient
- Helping students with special needs
- Homework assistance
- Peer mentoring
- Literacy development
- Inclusive teaching
Timeline
Educational Assistant - Proximity Support
MSCS
10.2025 - Current
Classroom Teacher
MSCS
08.2022 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Libertas School of Memphis
07.2022 - 07.2022
Teacher Assistant
Lester Prep Middle School
03.2018 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
10.2017 - 03.2018
Part-Time Case Worker
Maximus
01.2014 - 10.2017
Injury Compensation Specialist
U.S. Postal Service
01.1998 - 01.2004
Mail Distribution Clerk
U.S. Postal Service
01.1979 - 01.1998
Masters - Education
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
University of Memphis
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
Southwest Tenn. Community College
Masters - Conflict Resolution
Bethel University
EMPLOYMENT GAPS
- 2004 - 2014
- Became full-time caregiver to parent until their passing.
- Returned to school as a full-time student.