Shelby Johnson
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Compassionate First-Grade Teacher with two years of experience fostering academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth. Expertise in creating inclusive classroom environments and delivering personalized support tailored to individual student needs. Strong ability to build positive relationships, implement effective classroom routines, and adapt to diverse learning styles while collaborating with educators and support staff.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Dixon Unified School District
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Designed standards-based literacy lessons supporting early reading, phonics, and comprehension development.
- Differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs across reading, math, and writing.
- Assessed student progress using formative data to adjust instruction and intervention support.
- Managed classroom routines fostering positive behavior, engagement, and consistent learning expectations.
- Collaborated with colleagues and families to strengthen academic growth and student support.
- Supervised classroom safety, organization, and transitions to maintain productive learning environment.
Preschool Teacher
Millennium Child Development Center
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Maintained an organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys daily to ensure a clean and safe play environment for children. and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Training Mentor
Jamba Juice
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Coached employees one-on-one to enhance their skills and confidence in specific areas of responsibility.
- Enhanced customer service and product knowledge skills, contributing to overall team effectiveness.
- Handled cash transactions for customer purchases to process payments and collect cash for order totals.
- Prepared and served beverages to customers upon request juices and blended drinks.
Kids Club Associate
Inshape
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Monitored activities to ensure safety and promote a secure environment for children.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and inviting environment that fostered exploration, creativity, and learning for all Kids Club members.
- Actively participated in child's activities by reading to groups, painting, coloring and playing games.
- Engaged children in activities by reading stories, painting, coloring, and playing games, enhancing their social and creative skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA05.2020
Master of Arts - Multiple Subject Credential
University of Massachusetts Global
Aliso Viejo, CA06.2027
Associate of Arts - Elementary Teaching Preparation
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA05.2015
Skills
- Behavior management
- Phonics instruction
- Emotional guidance
- Literacy assessment
- Behavior Management
- Team collaboration
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
- Systematic English Language Development (ELD) Training – E.L. Achieve (2025)
- SIPPS (Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words) Training – Beginning Level | Center for the Collaborative Classroom (2025)
- Amplify Math and Science Training, Amplify Education (2025)
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Dixon Unified School District
08.2024 - 06.2026
Preschool Teacher
Millennium Child Development Center
08.2020 - 08.2024
Training Mentor
Jamba Juice
06.2018 - 08.2020
Kids Club Associate
Inshape
04.2015 - 08.2016
Master of Arts - Multiple Subject Credential
University of Massachusetts Global
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Sacramento State University
Associate of Arts - Elementary Teaching Preparation
Solano Community College