Saleem Johnson
1807 South Parrott Avenue Apartment B204
Summary
Industrious, hard-working, and upbeat English Language Arts and Reading Teacher dedicated to fostering student learning and unlocking their potential. Skilled in creating positive classroom environments and utilizing forward-thinking approaches to improve student behavior. Proficient in delivering effective classroom instruction, implementing curriculum, and providing professional development and supervision. Compassionate relationship builder eager to contribute skills and cultural background to support the organization's mission in achieving student success while fostering personal and professional growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Yearling Middle School, Okeechobee County School
Okeechobee, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Yearling Middle School Teacher of the Year 2025
- 6th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies Professional Learning Community (PLC) Leader 2022-current
- Serve as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance and sharing best practices for successful instruction.
- Improve student reading comprehension by implementing diverse and engaging literature selections.
- Develop students' writing skills through structured lessons focused on grammar, punctuation, and creativity.
- Utilize data-driven instruction to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching methods as needed for optimal results.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans through curriculum maps that reinforced key concepts across multiple subjects.
- Coordinate efforts with special education staff to create inclusive lesson plans that met the needs of all learners in the classroom setting.
- Provide individualized support to struggling learners through targeted instructional strategies and additional resources.
- Actively involve in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Committee, and Literacy Committee in the review and development of the school
- Implement differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Communicate with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Sources of Strength Adult Facilitator
- Step Up Literacy Club Sponsor
- Student Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) Club Advisor
Classroom Teacher (Grade 6 teacher)
Ministry of Education, Green Island Primary
Green Island, Hanover, Jamaica
09.2014 - 08.2021
- Health and Family Life Education (HFLE) Coordinator
- Assistant Literacy Coordinator
- Managed Upper School (4-6) Literacy Club
- Trained teachers in using the National Standard Curriculum (NSC)
- Google Suite for Education Administrator
- Worked in accordance with the school's curriculum statement and policies
- Actively involved in Curriculum Implementation Team (CIT), Assessment Committee, Graduation, Literacy Committee and Numeracy Committee in the review and development of the school
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material which involves Language Arts and Reading
- Monitored the school's facebook page
- Provided administrative support (record keeping)
- Managed students' behavior and discipline
- Supervised students while at play and meal time
- Assisted in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the principal
- Organized my class and respond to the strengths and needs of students during lessons by using different assessment techniques
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
Master Trainer in Health and Family Life Education
Ministry Of Education
Little London, Westmoreland, Jamaica
07.2017 - 07.2021
- Trained Primary Teachers in delivering meaningful Health Family Life Education (HFLE) lessons in keeping with the National Standard Curriculum (NSC)
- Trained Primary Teachers ways of using authentic and alternative assessment in HFLE
- Trained Primary Teachers to integrating technology in HFLE lessons
Classroom Teacher (Grade 3 teacher)
Ministry of Education, Broughton Primary School
Broughton, Westmoreland, Jamaica
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Planned and prepared appropriate lessons and suitable teaching materials
- Taught different subject areas such Reading, Language Arts, Integrated Studies and Mathematics
- Provided administrative support (record keeping)
- Managed students' behavior and discipline
- Supervised students while at play and meal time
- Spelling bee coordinator
Education
Master of Education in Special Education - General Special Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN05-2023
Bachelors of Education - Language Education (Literacy Studies) (Hons.)
University Of The West Indies
Westmoreland, Jamaica07.2017
Diploma in Teaching - Primary Literacy Education
Bethlehem Moravian College
St. Elizabeth, Jamaica06.2012
Skills
- Literacy Skills
- Google-Suite
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Administrative support
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management Skills
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Modern Classroom Technology
- Microsoft Office
- Interpersonal Skills
- Record keeping
- Curriculum Implementation
- Technology integration
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Georgia Educator Certificate in Reading 07/01/24-06/30/29
- State of Florida Department of Education, Exchange Teacher Certificate 07/01/21-06/30/24
- Florida Reading Endorsement, 12/22
- Certificate of Completion in Designing Online Content and Instruction, Waldorf University, 02//21
- Certificate of Competence in training and engagement with Google Classroom, Google Docs, Google Forms and Google Sheets, Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC), 09/20
- Certificate of Achievement in Child-Friendly Schools Leadership Online Training Programme, National College for Education Leadership (NCEL), UNICEF and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, 09/20
- Certificate of Completion in the Emerging from Covid-19: The 3R Framework for School Leaders Learning Product, National College for Education Leadership (NCEL), 08/20
- Certificate of Completion in Virtual Instructional Leadership Online Course, National College for Education Leadership (NCEL) and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, 06/20
- Badge in Teaching Sustainable Development Goals, The National College for Education Leadership (NCEL), 03/20
Timeline
6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Yearling Middle School, Okeechobee County School
08.2021 - Current
Master Trainer in Health and Family Life Education
Ministry Of Education
07.2017 - 07.2021
Classroom Teacher (Grade 6 teacher)
Ministry of Education, Green Island Primary
09.2014 - 08.2021
Classroom Teacher (Grade 3 teacher)
Ministry of Education, Broughton Primary School
09.2012 - 12.2012
Master of Education in Special Education - General Special Education
American College of Education
Bachelors of Education - Language Education (Literacy Studies) (Hons.)
University Of The West Indies
Diploma in Teaching - Primary Literacy Education
Bethlehem Moravian College