Rosalee Drysdale Johnson
Atlanta
Summary
As an educator, I facilitate opportunities that encourage high student achievement while managing an environment that is conducive and caters to the psychosocial needs of students. I value the use of positive reinforcement (interventions) techniques (over the use of corrective measures- punishments) that motivate my students and maintain their interests. With my unwavering commitment to optimizing student and school successes, I desire to serve in an institution that facilitates mentorship and other professional growth plans.
Professional educator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs. Valued for strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Fulton County Schools
07.2025 - Current
- Serve as ESOL Language Acquisition classroom teacher for grades 6-8.
- Use district resources to prepare lessons that align with the WIDA Access curriculum.
- Provide support to ELL students and help them develop skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
- Create and maintain accurate student records that are compliant with district, state, and national standards.
- Support other academic disciplines in creating and developing effective strategies that best support the needs of the students.
Classroom Teacher
Seminole County Public Schools
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Used district resources and prepared lessons that aligned with the Florida BEST Standards Curriculum for English Language Arts (6-8).
- Fostered the development of critical reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills that encouraged student growth.
- Engaged in weekly PLC meetings that led to the implementation of professional development training that resulted in greater student outcomes.
- Administered common assessments that evaluated the effectiveness of students’ learning experiences through the use of qualitative and quantitative reports.
- Facilitate effective communications with parents and inform them about students’ progress.
Classroom Teacher
Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Prepared lessons and curriculum materials for the World History course.
- Taught students to analyze historical sources critically and derive meaning and understanding.
- Provided academic and moral support to assist with student achievement.
- Fostered positive relationships with students and their families.
- Collaborated with colleagues and provided effective learning experiences for the students.
Classroom Teacher
Torchlight Academy Charter School
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Designed and facilitated lessons in Social Studies and English Language Arts that fostered higher-order thinking skills among students (Grades 6-8).
- Applied different reading techniques that prepared students for their EOY.
- Served as a class supervisor with duties that created and maintained student files, liaised with parents, maintained accurate records, and developed programs that helped minority students improve their academic performance.
Classroom Teacher
St. George’s College
09.2012 - 10.2018
- Employed teaching strategies in Social Sciences designed to develop the holistic learner and take them beyond functional literacy in Grades 7-12.
- Facilitated academic growth in content knowledge and study skills that aided the success of Religious Education CSEC students.
- Facilitated independent learning through research assignments, regional assessments, and individual oral presentations.
- Encouraged peer tutoring that assisted academically weak students and increased the skills of stronger ones.
- Performed classroom and supervisory duties.
Master Trainer
Ministry of Education, Youth & Information
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Worked as part of the National Standards Curriculum transformation training team.
- Facilitated national teacher training workshops.
- Coached teachers of the Social Sciences in the development and execution of lessons reflective of the STEAM approach.
- Modeled, observed, and provided feedback to teachers about best practices.
Classroom Teacher
Ardenne High School
08.2011 - 04.2012
- Prepared and executed lessons in Religious Education for Grades 7-11 students.
- Delivered lessons that built content knowledge (through the reading and analysis of biblical references) and examination skills to a group of thirty students who sat the CSEC Religious Education external exam. Additionally, I provided guidance in conducting research for the Part 3 component (School-Based Assessment) of the CSEC curriculum.
- Served as class supervisor for a group of Grade 9 students and attended to their overall academic and social needs.
Classroom Teacher
Morant Bay High School
09.2008 - 08.2009
- Planned and executed interactive Social Studies and Religious Education lessons that developed research and analytical skills among students with mixed abilities and interests in Grades 7-9.
- Planned and executed lessons in Mathematics, which developed students’ analytic and computation skills in Grades 7-8.
- Facilitated Algebraic reading and comprehension, which improved students’ problem-solving techniques.
- Served as class supervisor for a group of Grade 9 students and attended to their overall academic and social needs.
Classroom Teacher
Ardenne Extension High School
09.2005 - 08.2008
- Designed and facilitated lessons in Religious Education (Grades 7-11), Social Studies, and History (9-11) that fostered higher-order thinking skills among students.
- Used reading techniques that prepared students for regional exams in History and Religious Education and facilitated a 100% pass rate in both subjects at the CSEC level.
- Served as a class supervisor who organized files and tasks, liaised with parents, maintained accurate records, and developed programs that assisted at-risk students and improved their academic performances.
Education
M.Ed. - Literacy (Reading)
Methodist University
North Carolina05-2020
B.Ed. - History Education
University of the West Indies
Jamaica05-2011
Dip. Ed. - History & Religious Education, Mathematics (minor)
Shortwood Teachers’ College
Jamaica05-2005
Skills
- Efficient and effective classroom management
- Commendable instructional practices
- Concise communication
- Ardent team player
- Guide students in diverse and at-risk circumstances to become high achievers
- Good lesson-planning techniques
- Apt at meeting deadlines
- Exhibits professional work practices
Certification
SRT Reading P-12 (FLD732)
SRT ESOL P-12 (FLD885)
SRT History 6-12 (FLD755)
N3T Middle Grades (4-8) Language Arts (FLD853)
Interests
Cognitive Development- I am interested in engaging in continuous research (within my current educational pursuit) of the theoretical and practical skills required to improve students’ performance (especially those classified as at-risk) through the use of various educational learning activities, Pedagogical Training- I will engage in continuous training programs to improve my pedagogical skills Increased pedagogical competence will also help to fulfill my desire to coach other teachers, Continuous research- I will continue to conduct research in teaching diverse students (English Language Learners) to remain current in my fields of practice
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Fulton County Schools
07.2025 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Seminole County Public Schools
08.2023 - 05.2025
Classroom Teacher
Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools
07.2022 - 06.2023
Classroom Teacher
Torchlight Academy Charter School
08.2019 - 06.2022
Master Trainer
Ministry of Education, Youth & Information
07.2016 - 07.2018
Classroom Teacher
St. George’s College
09.2012 - 10.2018
Classroom Teacher
Ardenne High School
08.2011 - 04.2012
Classroom Teacher
Morant Bay High School
09.2008 - 08.2009
Classroom Teacher
Ardenne Extension High School
09.2005 - 08.2008
B.Ed. - History Education
University of the West Indies
Dip. Ed. - History & Religious Education, Mathematics (minor)
Shortwood Teachers’ College
M.Ed. - Literacy (Reading)
Methodist University
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS:
Methodist University, Methodist Chapter of Alpha Phi Kappa: Gained membership based on high academic performance in 2020, The University of the West Indies, Department of Educational Studies: Most Outstanding Student in History Education. 2011, Shortwood Teachers’ College, Department of Religious Education: The Kenneth Runcie Jr. Award for Year 3 Religious Education Teaching Practice. 2005