Meredith Johnson
Greenlawn,New York
Summary
Dynamic English Teacher at Massapequa Public Schools with a proven track record in curriculum development and student motivation. Successfully piloted the Pre-AP program. Skilled in adapting to diverse learning styles and integrating technology, fostering a supportive and collaborative classroom environment.
Strong background in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Highly collaborative, dependable, and adaptable to evolving educational needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Massapequa Public Schools
09.2000 - Current
- Taught seventh grade English (heterogenous classes)
- Taught tenth grade Regents
- Taught tenth grade Pre-AP
- Taught writing lab
- Taught ACT/ SAT prep
- Helped write and update curricula
- Piloted (with three other teachers) the school's tenth grade Pre-AP program
- Served as cooperating teacher
- Designed a research paper for Pre-AP English
- Implemented checkpoints to keep students on track
- Taught students to write a personal narrative, poetry, literary analysis essays, argument essays and research papers, self-reflection papers, and compare and contrast essays
- Taught students the importance of word choice in both analyzing literature and writing their own pieces
- Helped update reading materials for seventh grade students
- Attended the New York Writers' Institute to write and improve my ability to write poetry
- Designed and implemented both formative and summative assessments
- Took NYSUT ELT classes including Enhancing Literacy for All Students and Learning Technology Across the English Language Arts Curriculum
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching of English
Teacher's College Columbia University
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - English And American Literature
Williams College
WilliamstownSkills
- Student motivation
- Problem-solving skills
- Student support
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Online teaching
- Adapting to different learning styles
- Curriculum development
- Student-centered learning
- Parent communication
- Technology integration
- Curriculum implementation
- Writing workshops
Certification
English 7-12, permanent certificate
Languages
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
English Teacher
Massapequa Public Schools
09.2000 - Current
Master of Arts - Teaching of English
Teacher's College Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - English And American Literature
Williams College
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