Patricia Johnson

Classroom Management

• Organized small group learning activities and maintained a positive and engaging environment.
• Implemented classroom routines and expectations to ensure a safe and productive learning space.
• Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to motivate and manage student behavior.
• Assisted with classroom transitions and activities, ensuring smooth flow and engagement.
• Assisted in planning and implementing engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
• Created and maintained a positive and structured learning environment.
• Encouraged cooperation, communication, and positive social interactions among students.

Instructional Support

• Provided individualized assistance to students with diverse learning needs and abilities.
• Differentiated instruction based on individual student needs and learning styles.
• Supported teachers in delivering engaging and effective lesson plans.
• Assessed student understanding and created or implemented interventions as needed.
• Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.

Learning and Development

• Utilized a 'clean-up cheer' to motivate students during tidying. This made cleanup time fun and collaborative, encouraging participation and ensuring a smooth transition to the next activity.

• Collaborated with the teacher to implement a 'quiet signal' using a hand gesture. This trained students to respond independently, minimizing verbal reminders and maintaining a calm learning environment, fostering self-regulation and reducing disruptions during transitions by 15%.

• Utilized developmentally appropriate practices to create engaging and effective learning experiences.

• Employed various instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles and abilities.

• Encouraged critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity in students.

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicated effectively with students, parents, teachers, and other staff members.

• Provided regular progress reports and updates to parents and teachers.

• Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.

• Highly sought-after substitute teacher, requested numerous times within the past 6 months by different teachers due to consistent positive feedback on performance and classroom management.

• Maintained 100% accuracy in attendance records and assignment sheets for 25 different classes, ensuring compliance with school guidelines and facilitating seamless transitions for regular teachers.

• Successfully implemented diverse lesson plans across various subjects (e.g., math, science, reading) for over 100 students, effectively adapting instruction to different learning styles and reinforcing core concepts.

• Reduced disruptive behavior by 20% in a challenging classroom through proactive behavior modification techniques and positive reinforcement strategies, fostering a focused learning environment and promoting student engagement.

• Implemented differentiated instruction techniques (e.g., small group activities, tiered assignments) to address diverse learning needs in a multi-level math class, resulting in an average class improvement of 10% on a unit test.

• Utilized technology integration (e.g., interactive whiteboard, educational apps) to enhance engagement and understanding in a science lesson on the solar system, leading to 90% of students demonstrating mastery of key concepts.

• Effectively managed a sudden classroom emergency (e.g., student injury, power outage) while maintaining a calm and supportive atmosphere, ensuring safety and continued learning for all students.

• Managed recruitment by posting positions, sourcing, interviewing, and extending offers
• Managed the onboarding of new employees, including processing paperwork, conducting orientations and providing information such as compensation, benefits and the opportunities for promotion
• Filled vacancies with top candidates by developing targeted recruitment strategies, vetting applicants and onboarding new employees.