Sarah Johnson
Loris,SC
Summary
Dynamic educator of 18 years with extensive experience at Daisy Elementary School, excelling in curriculum development and classroom management. Proven track record in implementing differentiated instruction and fostering strong parent communication. Committed to enhancing student achievement through data analysis and targeted reading and math interventions, ensuring every child reaches their full potential.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Daisy Elementary School- Horry County Schools
Loris, SC
01.2019 - Current
- Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
- Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
- Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavioral issues.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
- Adapted lesson plans based on student performance data to ensure success for all learners.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
Lead Interventionist
Daisy Elementary School- Horry County Schools
Loris, SC
08.2013 - 12.2018
- Effectively taught district-implemented intervention programs such as BURST, Passport, and Language!
- Oversaw other intervention teachers, and assisted with curriculum questions and instruction.
- Used progress monitoring data to determine whether students were making progress within the intervention groups.
- Coordinated schedules for consultant visits.
Second Grade Teacher
Daisy Elementary School- Horry County Schools
Loris, SC
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Assessed student performance through formal and informal assessments throughout the year.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods based on each student's ability level.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Instructed small groups of students in remedial or enrichment activities according to their individual needs.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by implementing classroom management techniques.
Reading Recovery Teacher
Daisy Elementary School- Horry County Schools
Loris, SC
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Implemented evidence-based literacy instruction for at-risk students in grade 1.
- Maintained accurate records of lesson plans, assessments, and student performance data.
- Communicated positively with students through engaging conversations.
- Assessed student progress regularly and modified instructional strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to ensure continuity of learning across grade levels.
- Instructed students on phonemic awareness, decoding skills, fluency development, sight word recognition, vocabulary expansion, comprehension strategies, writing processes and skills.
Second Grade Teacher
Daisy Elementary School-Horry County Schools
Loris, SC
07.2008 - 06.2011
- Assessed student performance through formal and informal assessments throughout the year.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods based on each student's ability level.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Instructed small groups of students in remedial or enrichment activities according to their individual needs.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by implementing classroom management techniques.
First Grade Teacher
Daisy Elementary School-Horry County Schools
Loris, SC
07.2007 - 06.2008
- Assessed student performance through formal and informal assessments throughout the year.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods based on each student's ability level.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Instructed small groups of students in remedial or enrichment activities according to their individual needs.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by implementing classroom management techniques.
Second Grade Teacher
Daisy Elementary School- Horry County Schools
Loris, SC
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Assessed student performance through formal and informal assessments throughout the year.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods based on each student's ability level.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Instructed small groups of students in remedial or enrichment activities according to their individual needs.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by implementing classroom management techniques.
Education
Reading Recovery Certification
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC05-2006
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Data analysis
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent communication
- Reading Intervention
- Lesson planning
- Lesson delivery
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year 2010
Certification
- Reading Recovery Certification
Affiliations
- Active Member of Loris First Baptist Church for 14 years
- Children's Church and Preschool Sunday School Teacher
- Youth Volunteer and Mentor
- Camp Counselor
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Daisy Elementary School- Horry County Schools
01.2019 - Current
Lead Interventionist
Daisy Elementary School- Horry County Schools
08.2013 - 12.2018
Second Grade Teacher
Daisy Elementary School- Horry County Schools
08.2012 - 06.2013
Reading Recovery Teacher
Daisy Elementary School- Horry County Schools
08.2011 - 06.2012
Second Grade Teacher
Daisy Elementary School-Horry County Schools
07.2008 - 06.2011
First Grade Teacher
Daisy Elementary School-Horry County Schools
07.2007 - 06.2008
Second Grade Teacher
Daisy Elementary School- Horry County Schools
06.2006 - 06.2007
Reading Recovery Certification
Clemson University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Coastal Carolina University
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