SHAWNE JOHNSON
Port Angeles,WA
Summary
Education professional who fosters a rigorous, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. Experienced in teaching in-person, online, and implementing flipped classrooms. Has a robust background in digital literacy and data-driven strategies, school leadership, and teacher mentoring, demonstrated at Port Angeles School District.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Online Teacher Grades 6-12
Seaview Online Academy
08.2022 - Current
- We use the Edgenuity learning platform and Google Education learning systems.
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, specialists, and parents to identify appropriate individualized interventions based on student data.
- Facilitated virtual classroom discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Mentored new teachers in online instructional strategies, promoting best practices in virtual education.
High School Visual Arts, Social Studies Teacher
Port Angeles High School
08.2015 - 08.2022
- Developed a positive, inclusive classroom environment by fostering respect for individual and cultural differences.
- Initiated community-based learning activities that encouraged students to participate in real world commissions and arts opportunities.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to supplement classroom learning experiences, providing real-world context for course topics.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-curricular themes, enriching educational experience.
- Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching methods and curriculum integration.
Middle School Reading Interventionist
Stevens Middle School
10.2013 - 08.2015
- Developed individualized reading intervention plans addressing diverse student needs
- Conducted assessments to identify reading proficiency levels and track progress
Middle School ELA Teacher, High School Visual Arts and Ceramics Teacher
Lincoln County School District
08.2008 - 10.2009
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
High School English Teacher
Clearview Alternative High School
03.2008 - 07.2008
- Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating respect, empathy, and professionalism in all interactions.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Western Washington University
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Taught Instructional Technology courses to pre-service teachers.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop course materials and activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WABachelor of Arts - Studio Art, Drawing and Printmaking
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WAGraduate Studies
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WAMiddle School Endorsement
City University
Seattle, WASkills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- In-depth subject knowledge
- Instructional design
- Cultural literacy
- Individualized instruction
- Learning management systems
- Excellent communication
- Grant writing experience
- Online teaching
- Writing instruction
Accomplishments
National Boards Certification in Visual Arts
WE Teacher- Recognized by WE Schools for civil rights work in our district.
Served as chairperson of regional equity team for WEA Olympic.
Master Gardener Certification Whatcom County.
Established a native plants and teaching garden at Port Angeles High School in partnership with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and Port Angeles School district.
Certification
- Washington State Professional Teacher Certificate, Designated Arts: Visual Arts Prek-12, Middle Level-Humanities, English Language Arts 6-12, Social Studies 6-12
- National Boards Certification, Visual Arts- Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood
Extra-Curricular Activities
High School Garden Coordinator, Club Advisor; WE Club, Focused on building a more inclusive school, hosting community events, MLK assembly, civic actions, public discussions. Club Advisor; Art Club, Hosted community and school art shows, provided field trip opportunities to museums and galleries, organized art events for members. Co-advisor; Honor's Society, Academic club focused on academic achievement, fostering community/school service. Club Advisor; Magic the Gathering Club, Social club for gamers. Co-advisor; Rider Crew, Focused on improving school climate and welcoming new students to the high school.
Professional Development
- AP Summer Institute, Ballard, WA, 06/2008, AP English Literature
- Official Scorer for Oregon State Writing Assessment, Multnomah, ESD, 03/2008
- Early Literacy Summit, Seattle Convention Center, WA, 01/2014
- National Boards Certification Cohort, 01/2015
- AP Summer Institute, Ballard, WA, 01/2016, AP Studio Art
- NCCE- Northwest Conference for Computer Education, 01/2017
- PLC Solution Tree Conference, Seattle, WA, 01/2018
- Western States Center AMP Conference, Spokane, WA, 01/2019
- WALA Conference- Washington Alternative Learning Association, 01/2023
Timeline
Online Teacher Grades 6-12
Seaview Online Academy
08.2022 - Current
High School Visual Arts, Social Studies Teacher
Port Angeles High School
08.2015 - 08.2022
Middle School Reading Interventionist
Stevens Middle School
10.2013 - 08.2015
Middle School ELA Teacher, High School Visual Arts and Ceramics Teacher
Lincoln County School District
08.2008 - 10.2009
High School English Teacher
Clearview Alternative High School
03.2008 - 07.2008
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Western Washington University
09.2006 - 06.2007
Middle School Endorsement
City University
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Western Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art, Drawing and Printmaking
Western Washington University
Graduate Studies
Eastern Washington University