Rachelle Johnson
Lake Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Highly effective Teacher with a robust history at Wentzville R-IV School District, demonstrating exceptional skills in individualized education programs and classroom management. Leverages interpersonal and team-building abilities to foster inclusive environments, ensuring significant advancements in student learning and engagement. Specializes in adaptive strategies and curriculum adjustments, contributing to continuous improvement and positive outcomes in diverse educational settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Timberland High School
Wentzville, United States
08.2017 - Current
- Developed and implemented tailored individual educational plans for students with diverse needs, fostering inclusive learning environments and promoting academic growth.
- Implemented creative teaching strategies to engage special education students, resulting in an increase of participation and comprehension from 50% to 70%.
- Partnered with parents, therapists, and administrators to create holistic support systems, enhancing students' overall development and well-being.
- Tracked and analyzed student progress, adjusting teaching methods to optimize individual learning outcomes and celebrate achievements.
- Championed inclusive education practices, advocating for resources that empower students with special needs to reach their full potential.
- Decreased challenging behaviors and increase positive behaviors through relationship building and upholding high expectations.
- Created and implemented standards and goal based lesson plans with clear objectives and goals that students met with 80% accuracy.
- Collaborated and co-taught with special and regular education teachers to provide an inclusionary learning experience for class size of 27 students.
- Applied effective classroom management strategies for a class of 18 students.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Wentzville R-IV School District
Wentzville, MO
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
5TH GRADE - STUDENT TEACHER
Sherwood Elementary
Arnold, United States
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Guided 5th-grade students through engaging lessons, fostering a supportive classroom environment
- Collaborated with mentor teachers to develop innovative teaching strategies
- Implemented interactive learning activities, sparking students' curiosity and boosting class participation
- Adapted teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, identifying areas for improvement
- Analyzed data to tailor instruction and enhance overall academic performance
- Developed and executed targeted intervention plans, leading to notable improvements in students' literacy and numeracy skills
- Tracked progress to ensure continuous growth
- Introduced technology-driven lessons, enhancing student engagement and digital literacy
- Created interactive online resources to supplement classroom learning
- Preformed reading and writing workshops utilizing resources from Lucy Caukins
- Executed differentiated behavioral, instructional, and classroom management strategies
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP K-12
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, Mo01.2021
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION 1-6, SPECIAL EDUCATION K-12
University of Missouri-St Louis
St. Louis, Mo01.2016
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Student Engagement
- Assessment Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Parent Communication
- Cultural awareness regarding cultural diversity in class
- Co-teaching experience
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Conflict Resolution
- Instructional Coaching
- Crisis Management
Certification
- Elementary Education K-6, Florida Department of Education, Florida(Applied- 2/08/25)
- Exceptional Student Education K-12, Florida Department of Education, Florida(Applied - 02/08/2025)
- Elementary Education 1-6, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Missouri
- Exceptional Student Education K-12, Florida Department of Education, Florida(Applied - 02/08/2025)
Timeline
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Timberland High School
08.2017 - Current
5TH GRADE - STUDENT TEACHER
Sherwood Elementary
01.2016 - 12.2016
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Wentzville R-IV School District
08.2014 - 08.2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION 1-6, SPECIAL EDUCATION K-12
University of Missouri-St Louis
MASTER OF SCIENCE - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP K-12
Northwest Missouri State University