Natasha Johnson
Paterson,NJ
Summary
- I am skilled and experienced in working with pre-school and school aged children. Providing a safe and conducive environment for learning and exploring has been a major responsibility. I have prepared creative ways to encourage children to use and enjoy learning with emphasis on identifying various ways to promote thinking and a strong sense of humanity.
- Possess strong multitasking abilities
- Able to effectively develop relationships with students, teachers, and staff
- Able to create comfortable learning environment
- Able to create positive learning environment
- Ability to stand in front of a group of students and present class material
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Experience working under pressure to meet deadlines
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Teacher
Grades KG, 6, and 8
09.2023 - Current
- Implemented diverse teaching methods to enhance student engagement and understanding of complex subjects.
- Monitored student progress, providing timely feedback and support to foster academic growth.
- Organized educational activities through enriching curriculum with real-world experiences.
- Managed homeschool schedules effectively, balancing extracurricular activities with academic requirements for well-rounded development.
Grades 2 & 3 English & Social Studies Teacher
Waad Academy, Girls’ Section
09.2022 - 06.2023
Grade 6 English & Social Studies Teacher
Manarat Jeddah International School, Girls’ Section
09.2018 - 05.2022
Grade 4/5 English Teacher
Manarat Jeddah International School, Girls’ Section
10.2014 - 01.2018
Library Associate
Paterson Free Public Library
05.2012 - 10.2014
Library Assistant
Paterson Free Public Library
06.2010 - 05.2012
Clerical Assistant
WPU Department of Public Safety
04.2006 - 09.2006
Teacher's Assistant
WPU Child Development Center
09.2004 - 08.2005
Education
Bachelor Degree - Sociology
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ05.2010
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom Management
- Educational Technology
- Assessment and Data Analysis
- Subject Matter Expertise
- Online teaching tools
- Parent-teacher communication
- Teaching strategies
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher
Accomplishments
- William Paterson University’s Child Development Center
- Story Reading
- Arts & Crafts
- Learning Center Manager
- Paterson Free Public Library’s Prime Time Reading Program
- Pre-School Coordinator
- Arts & Crafts Coordinator
- Paterson Free Public Library (Library Assistant Position)
- Story Hour Program Coordinator/ Facilitator
- Arts & Crafts Coordinator/ Facilitator
- Emergent Literacy Provider
- Paterson Public Library (Library Associate Position)
- Paterson Library and Community School Collaboration
- Community School Library Visit Coordinator
- Summer Program Coordinator/ Facilitator
- Development of Literacy Based Children’s Programs
- Manarat Jeddah International School First and Second Annual Reading Fair
- Project and Program Developer and Coordinator
- Supervised Grade 4 Students in Preparation for Reading Fair
- Manarat Jeddah International School “Graphic Organizers” and “Word Wall Use” Workshop
- Presented Workshop on How to Effectively Incorporate Graphic Organizers in Lessons
- Presented Workshop on Different Ways to Use and Display Subject Word Walls
Professional Training and Development
- Analysis and Instruction Implementation of MAP Standardized Test Results Term 1 Academic Year 2014-2015
- Smartboard Interactive Lessons Term 2 Academic Year 2014- 2015
- Maarif Learning Gate Lesson Planning Term 2 Academic Year 2015- 2016
- AdvancED Global Jeddah Conference February 2016
- Project Based Learning Term 1 Academic Year 2016-2017
- KWL/Word Wall Term 1 Academic Year 2016-2017
- ELEOT Term 1 Academic Year 2016-2017
- Global Schools Festival November 24-26 Academic year 2020-2021
Timeline
Homeschool Teacher
Grades KG, 6, and 8
09.2023 - Current
Grades 2 & 3 English & Social Studies Teacher
Waad Academy, Girls’ Section
09.2022 - 06.2023
Grade 6 English & Social Studies Teacher
Manarat Jeddah International School, Girls’ Section
09.2018 - 05.2022
Grade 4/5 English Teacher
Manarat Jeddah International School, Girls’ Section
10.2014 - 01.2018
Library Associate
Paterson Free Public Library
05.2012 - 10.2014
Library Assistant
Paterson Free Public Library
06.2010 - 05.2012
Clerical Assistant
WPU Department of Public Safety
04.2006 - 09.2006
Teacher's Assistant
WPU Child Development Center
09.2004 - 08.2005
Bachelor Degree - Sociology
William Paterson University