Natrice Johnson
Teacher
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
To join an organization that allows me to utilize my skills and experience in the Education field and to obtain opportunities advancement. A results-oriented executive with a demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, increasing profits, and maximizing market penetration. Decisive leader promoting operational improvements, market expansion and positive corporate culture as keys to success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Speaking Engagements
Work History
President/Owner Childcare Center and Family Childcare
Candy's Kids Learning Academy, LLC
1 2011 - Current
- Operate and Managed two child care centers
- Supervise 40 children and 15 teachers, Administrates and prepares budgets, recommends and orders teaching materials, applied for grants, closed out grants, interviews and services hired staff, developed parent and employee handbook, ensured total compliance with state and city procedures, trained teachers in understanding learning behavior problems, recommended behavioral improvement strategies to optimize learning, monitor facility activities to ensure compliance with city and state requirements.
Special Education Instructor
Education Institute for Early Intervention
07.2023 - Current
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formal assessments and informal observations to inform instructional decisions.
- Utilized various teaching methods, including hands-on activities and multimedia presentations, to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop new teaching strategies that catered to diverse learning styles.
- Established clear expectations for student conduct, creating a safe and inclusive classroom culture where all learners could thrive.
- Improved student comprehension by implementing individualized learning plans for students with special needs.
- Enhanced student communication skills through structured group activities and peer-to-peer interactions.
- Promoted social-emotional development by fostering positive relationships among students, parents, and staff members.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Pa Certified Teacher Pre K Counts
Candy's Kids Learning Academy, LLC
09.2021 - Current
- Teaches preschool students at a Star 4 Keystone Star facility
- Use research-based Creative Curriculum to investigate children's learning; conduct ongoing child assessment with Teacher Strategies- Gold
- Partner with parents by engaging their children in learning, fostering social and emotional guidance to children, and assisting children in conflict resolution problems with peers
- Create a loving, worry-free environment to promote learning
Lead Teacher PHLprek
Candy's Kids Learning Academy, LLC
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Teaches preschool students at a Star 4 Keystone Star facility
- Use research-based Creative Curriculum to investigate children's learning; conduct ongoing child assessment with Teacher Strategies- Gold
- Partner with parents by engaging their children in learning, fostering social and emotional guidance to children, and assisting children in conflict resolution problems with peers
- Create a loving, worry-free environment to promote learning.
Cooperating Teacher for Student Teacher
Candy's Kids Learning Academy, LLC
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Mentored student teachers in the PA certification program and model lesson plans and activities with student teachers
- Introduced Creative Curriculum to students, evaluated mid and final observations, and modeled classroom management strategies.
Cooperating Teacher for Student Teacher
Precious Angels
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Mentored student teachers in the PA certification program and model lesson plans and activities with student teachers
- Introduced Creative Curriculum to the students, evaluated mid and final observations, and modeled classroom management strategies.
CDA PD Specialist
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Conducted observations of CDA candidates, reviewed the CDA Candidate binder, gave feedback to the candidates' binder, and submitted the results to the CDA council.
SERK Mentor
PHMC
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Mentored Childcare Providers to move to the next Keystone Star level and provided resources to the mentees to place in a binder
- Communicated with a mentee twice a month to review and update the binder
- Reported data contacts on the Mentor database.
Co-op Teacher
Eastern University
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Coached a student teacher majoring in ECE, helped with lesson plans, modeled lesson plans and classroom management strategies, introduced Creative Curriculum to a student teacher, completed the mid and final evaluation, reviewed thematic unit, and communicated with a professor regarding student-teacher.
Therapeutic Support Staff
STAFFMORE LLC.
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Implemented interventions from Treatment plan to at-risk children with a history of behavioral /psychological development, monitored client's progress with daily progress notes
- Attended mandatory meetings.
Childcare Director
Precious Babies Learning Academy INC.
07.2008 - 04.2010
- Supervised 70 children and nine teachers, taught summer camp students, organized students' activities, administered finances, personnel, and maintenance of the facility, and coordinated and planned daily activities.
Teacher
Renaissance Charter School
09.2005 - 06.2008
- Taught seventh and eighth grade Physical and Earth Science, health and physical education, integrated curriculum disciplines, and encouraged students to think critically and independently, Attended IEP meetings, Curriculum Team Leader, Teacher of the Year 2007
Long Term Substitute Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
09.2001 - 01.2005
- Taught sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students reading and social studies, monitored students' behavior, conducted individual progress reports, attended professional development, and integrated curriculum disciplines.
Appointed Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
01.2000 - 06.2001
- Taught fifth-eighth-grade students language arts and science, developed lesson plans, attended first-year teacher meetings, and participated in a Step Up to Writing workshop to help develop students' writing.
Student Teacher
Scotland School for Veterans Children
10.1999 - 12.1999
- Managed classroom coverage of ninth graders, developed a thematic unit on short stories, researched a discipline plan, created five cooperative learning centers for a review on parts of speech class to eighth graders, introduced the play Antigone to twelfth graders, and worked cooperatively with the co-op teacher.
Education
Master of Education - Multicultural Education
Eastern University
Pa, 1908705.2013
Bachelor of Arts in Education - English Secondary Education
Shippensburg University
PA, 1725712.1999
Directors Credential - undefined
Chestnut Hill College
PA, 19118Skills
Business Planning
undefinedMembership
- PACCA
- Family Childcare Advisory Council – Vice President
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, INC
- Quality Influence Professionals
- NAEYC
- NAFCC
Volunteer Experience
- Childcare Regulatory Reform Subcommittee City of Philadelphia
- Wawa Welcome America
- Broad Member of PennAEYC
- Broad Member of Family Childcare Advisory Committee
- Adopt a School
- March of Dimes
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 40 staff members.
- Achieved national accreditation by completing intense observations accurately and efficiently.
- Teacher of the Year 2007 Renaissance
Affiliations
National Association Family ChildCare
PACCA
Family Childcare Advisory Council
Certification
PA. Teacher Certification in Special Education
Presenations
May 2023 Presented a seminar on an accounting system called Business practice on the Wave APP to 50 family child care educators
July 2024 Presented at NAFCC National Association of Family Child Care national Conference in St. Luis Missouri on Enhancing Home-based Childcare Networks with Strategic Alliance Partners to 35 Educators
Timeline
Special Education Instructor
Education Institute for Early Intervention
07.2023 - Current
Pa Certified Teacher Pre K Counts
Candy's Kids Learning Academy, LLC
09.2021 - Current
Cooperating Teacher for Student Teacher
Candy's Kids Learning Academy, LLC
01.2021 - 05.2021
Cooperating Teacher for Student Teacher
Precious Angels
06.2019 - 09.2019
Lead Teacher PHLprek
Candy's Kids Learning Academy, LLC
09.2018 - 06.2021
Co-op Teacher
Eastern University
01.2018 - 05.2018
CDA PD Specialist
05.2017 - 06.2019
SERK Mentor
PHMC
01.2017 - 01.2019
PA. Teacher Certification in Special Education
07-2013
Pa. Teacher Certification in Elementary Education
07-2013
Pa. Teacher Certification in Prek- 4
07-2013
Therapeutic Support Staff
STAFFMORE LLC.
05.2010 - 08.2010
Childcare Director
Precious Babies Learning Academy INC.
07.2008 - 04.2010
Teacher
Renaissance Charter School
09.2005 - 06.2008
Long Term Substitute Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
09.2001 - 01.2005
Appointed Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
01.2000 - 06.2001
Student Teacher
Scotland School for Veterans Children
10.1999 - 12.1999
President/Owner Childcare Center and Family Childcare
Candy's Kids Learning Academy, LLC
1 2011 - Current
Master of Education - Multicultural Education
Eastern University
Bachelor of Arts in Education - English Secondary Education
Shippensburg University
Directors Credential - undefined
Chestnut Hill College
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