Natasha Johansen
Olympia,WA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sylvan Learning
Sylvan Olympia Learning Center
Olympia, WA
01.2026 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Student Teacher
Olympia School District
Olympia, WA
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with mentor teachers to refine instructional strategies and techniques.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods and provided feedback.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support diverse learning styles and needs.
- Managed classroom behavior by establishing clear expectations and routines.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and development.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Supported English language learners through specialized instruction, significantly improving their language proficiency.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
One on One Paraeducator
Olympia School District
Olympia, WA
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Supported classroom activities by assisting teachers with lesson implementation and student engagement.
- Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce learning objectives and enhance student comprehension.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs of students in inclusive settings.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback and assistance to encourage academic growth.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote a positive learning environment and address challenges.
- Collaborated with educators to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) for students requiring additional support.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to an individual student to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing behavioral issues promptly and following established protocols.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions, and treatment results.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Encouraged student independence by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering personal responsibility for learning outcomes.
Site Director
South Sound YMCA
Olympia, WA
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with staff to design innovative youth development programs, fostering skill-building and leadership.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds for curriculum needs
- Kept a strong presence of organization to ensure all safety procedures and childcare codes were upheld
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Olympia Wa05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Forensics Science
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA03-2020
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
Certification
- Elementary Education Teaching Certification
- Substitute Certification
Timeline
Sylvan Learning
Sylvan Olympia Learning Center
01.2026 - Current
Student Teacher
Olympia School District
01.2025 - 06.2025
One on One Paraeducator
Olympia School District
09.2023 - 12.2024
Site Director
South Sound YMCA
08.2021 - 03.2024
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Forensics Science
The Evergreen State College