Marita Johnson
Hudson,OH
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in student engagement and literacy instruction, honed across roles from Student Teacher at Bedford Hills Elementary to Resident Assistant at Liberty University. Excelled in creating inclusive learning environments, boosting peer collaboration, and implementing innovative project-based learning strategies. Demonstrated exceptional ability in mathematics instruction and social-emotional learning, fostering significant academic and personal growth.
Ambitious Educator completing a Bachelors in Education with goals of developing skills in the classroom. Offers abilities in communication and planning as well as three years of experience in education-related positions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher, Third Grade
Bedford Hills Elementary School
01.2025 - Current
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts, and in-depth subject matter.
- Reported back to faculty advisor about personal progress, identifying areas for improvement and making plans for enhanced progress.
- Integrated new strategies for optimal classroom management and behavioral control.
- Wrote and completed practice lesson plans, incorporating student feedback and teacher comments for comprehensive success.
Practicum Teacher
Lynchburg Schools
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with primary classroom teacher to develop and implement activities.
- Integrated diverse teaching strategies to support all learning types.
- Applied diverse techniques to control and improve student behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Resident Assistant
Liberty University
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Organized and hosted social and educational events for residents to foster meaningful connections and community spirit.
- Established and enforced residence hall policies and quiet hours to establish safe and respectful living environment.
- Mediated conflict resolution with roommates and other residence hall members to promote peace, order and positive relationships.
Sales Associate
Amy Miklos
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
Teacher's Assistant
Liberty University School Of Education
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Coordinated and managed testing of new educational platforms and relayed results.
- Aided in research of educational practices to create a new course of the University.
Live in Caregiver
Sarah Moody
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2025
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Student engagement
- Special education
- Mathematics instruction
- Peer collaboration
- Literacy instruction
- Assessment administration
- Social-emotional learning
- Discipline and feedback
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Languages
Afrikaans
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Student Teacher, Third Grade
Bedford Hills Elementary School
01.2025 - Current
Practicum Teacher
Lynchburg Schools
08.2022 - 12.2024
Resident Assistant
Liberty University
08.2022 - 05.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Liberty University School Of Education
08.2021 - 12.2021
Sales Associate
Amy Miklos
02.2020 - 08.2023
Live in Caregiver
Sarah Moody
05.2019 - 08.2019
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Liberty University
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