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Melissa Johnson

Newcastle,Oklahoma

Summary

Seasoned educator with a robust background in English Language Arts, evidenced by roles ranging from first to tenth grade teacher across various Oklahoma schools, including Santa Fe South Charter Schools. Excelled in curriculum development and classroom management, significantly enhancing student engagement and achievement. Demonstrated expertise in differentiated instruction and data analysis.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

English I Teacher

Santa Fe South Charter Schools
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
07.2023 - Current
  • 9th grade English Teacher

English II Teacher

Newcastle Public Schools
Newcastle, Oklahoma
08.2022 - 07.2023

Eighth Grade ELA Teacher

Oklahoma City Public Schools
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
07.2018 - 07.2022
  • Eighth Grade ELA Teacher at Taft Middle School
  • 7/8th Grades ELA Teacher at Southeast Middle School
  • Fifth Grade Teacher at Parmelee Elementary

Second Grade Teacher

Moore Public Schools
Moore, Oklahoma
09.2016 - 07.2018
  • Second Grade Teacher at Kingsgate Elementary
  • Third Grade Teacher at Broadmoore Elementary

Lead Case Manager and Life Transformation Program Manager

Jesus House of Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
01.2014 - 09.2016

Social Service Specialist III

OKDHS – Cleveland County
Norman, Oklahoma
06.2008 - 12.2013
  • Adult and Family Services

Eighth Grade ELA Teacher

Chickasha Public Schools
Chickasha, Oklahoma
08.2003 - 05.2007
  • Eighth Grade ELA Teacher at Chickasha Middle School

Fifth Grade Teacher

Anadarko Public Schools
Anadarko, Oklahoma
08.2000 - 07.2003
  • Fifth Grade Teacher at Mission Elementary School

First Grade Teacher

Oklahoma City Public Schools
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
08.1997 - 07.2000
  • First Grade Teacher at Shields Heights Elementary School
  • First and Third Grade Teacher at Bodine Elementary School

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education

Cameron University
Lawton, Oklahoma
05.1996

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Data analysis

Education Professional Activities And Honors

  • Santa Fe South High School, Teacher of the Week, 9/2024 and 11/2024
  • Newcastle Public Schools, Racer Win, Fall 2022
  • Oklahoma City Public Schools, ELA Department Head, 2019-2022
  • Oklahoma City Public Schools, Curriculum Writer, 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Oklahoma City Public Schools, Pre-Advanced Placement Certified Instructor for 7th Grade, 2019-2020
  • Oklahoma City Public Schools, Gear Up, Check & Connect Mentor, 2019-2020
  • Oklahoma City Public Schools, Fifth Grade Team Lead, 2020
  • Chickasha Public Schools, District Teacher of the Year, 2006-2007
  • Chickasha Public Schools, Chickasha Middle School Teacher of the Year, 2005-2006
  • Chickasha Public Schools, Pre-Advanced Placement Certified Instructor for 8th Grade, 2004-2007
  • Chickasha Public Schools, Mentor to Student Teacher, Fall 2006
  • Chickasha Public Schools, Curriculum Writer, Summer 2005
  • Chickasha Public Schools, Learning Centered Schools Trainer, 2003-2004
  • Chickasha Public Schools, Entry Year Teacher Supervisor, Spring 2004
  • Anadarko Public Schools, Mentor to Student Teacher, Spring 2003
  • Anadarko Public Schools, Entry Year Teacher Supervisor, 2001-2002
  • Oklahoma City Public Schools, Curriculum Writer, Third Grade, Summer 1999

Timeline

English I Teacher

Santa Fe South Charter Schools
07.2023 - Current

English II Teacher

Newcastle Public Schools
08.2022 - 07.2023

Eighth Grade ELA Teacher

Oklahoma City Public Schools
07.2018 - 07.2022

Second Grade Teacher

Moore Public Schools
09.2016 - 07.2018

Lead Case Manager and Life Transformation Program Manager

Jesus House of Oklahoma City
01.2014 - 09.2016

Social Service Specialist III

OKDHS – Cleveland County
06.2008 - 12.2013

Eighth Grade ELA Teacher

Chickasha Public Schools
08.2003 - 05.2007

Fifth Grade Teacher

Anadarko Public Schools
08.2000 - 07.2003

First Grade Teacher

Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.1997 - 07.2000

Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education

Cameron University
Melissa Johnson