Roslyn Johnson-Craig
Covington,TN
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
09.2017 - Current
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Teacher Assistant
Lauderdale County School District
01.2008 - 08.2017
- Streamlined communication between parents and teachers through timely updates on student progress and achievements.
- Aided students with special needs by adapting instructional materials and providing personalized guidance throughout lessons.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Supported teacher evaluations by gathering data on student progress through formative assessments.
- Contributed to increased student success by providing one-on-one support for struggling learners.
- Fostered effective time management skills among students by keeping them on task during independent work sessions.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks, and supplemental activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and group assignments.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Education
No Degree - Educational Specialist in Curriculum Director
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, Arkansas12.2024
Master of Arts - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona05.2020
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethel University
McKenzie, Tennessee05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee08.2014
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Community involvement
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Alternative Dispute Resolution training
- Fundraising
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Development
- SMART Board aptitude
- Student needs assessment
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Public Speaking
- Tennessee teaching credential
- Lesson Planning
- Faculty Collaboration
- Elementary Education
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Student-Centered Learning
- Student rapport
- Performance Assessments
- Instructional Best Practices
- Subject matter expertise
- Differentiated Instruction
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Management
- Growth Mindset
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Technology
- Online Teaching
- Positive Learning Environment
- English Fluency
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal Skills
- Tennessee Teaching Certification
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Teacher
Memphis-Shelby County Schools
09.2017 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Lauderdale County School District
01.2008 - 08.2017
No Degree - Educational Specialist in Curriculum Director
Arkansas State University
Master of Arts - Education
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethel University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Memphis
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