Sherri Johnson
Kansas City,MO
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In-District Autism Consultant
Platte County R-III School District
01.2015 - Current
- Consult and collaborate with general education and special education staff in reference to best practices and interventions for students with autism
- Observations of students, development of Behavior Intervention Plans, development of evaluation plans, and IEP team member for students with autism
- Assist in providing appropriate modifications and accommodations and programming for success across school environments
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Platte County R-III School District
08.2013 - Current
- Instruction of students ages 3-5 in all domains
- Developmentally appropriate planning and teaching to develop and enhance student engagement in a play-based classroom
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
- Design, plan, and implement lessons for whole group, small group and individual differentiated instruction
- Development of Peer Program, allowing for the introduction of typically developing students into early childhood special education classrooms (2014)
- Experience in creating virtual learning opportunities
- Member District Equity and Inclusion Committee (2018-present)
- Member Pupil Services Leadership Council (2018-2020)
- Building Representative on Benefits Committee (2019-present)
- Team Platte County Member (2023-present)
Early Childhood Teacher
USD 500: Kansas City, KS Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2013
- Instruction of students ages 3-5 as General Education co-teacher in mixed, inclusive classroom
- Established and created a positive experience for students and their families
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning
Education
Graduate Certificate Autism Spectrum Disorders -
Missouri Western State University
St. Joseph, MO05.2019
Masters of Arts Curriculum and Instruction (Emphasis: Early Childhood) - undefined
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO12.2010
Bachelor of Arts Early Childhood Education - undefined
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05.2007
Certification
Early Childhood Special Education (MO), Early Childhood (MO/KS), In-District Autism Consultant (MO) Elementary Education (MO), English for Speakers of Other Languages (KS)
Awards
- 2023 Finalist Teacher of the Year, Platte County R-III School District
- 2023 Excellence in Education Nominee, Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Training
- Fall 2022: Early Childhood LETRS (KCRPDC)
- July 2022: Creating Intensive Verbal Behavior Programs for Children with Language/Learning Challenges (KCRPDC)
- February 2015: Assessment Training for Autism (The Ziggurat Group/Project Access
- Fall 2014-Spring 2015: In-District Autism Consultant Training (Project Access/Missouri State University)
- February 2014: PECS Level 1 (Pyramid Educational Consultants)
- January 2014: Desired Results Developmental Profile (KCRPDC)
- June 2010: Conscious Discipline Summer Institute I (Becky Bailey/Conscious Discipline)
- 2010-2013: Applied Behavioral Analysis: Verbal Behavior for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (KCKPS/ACI Learning Centers)
- Fall 2007-Fall 2008: English for Speakers of Other Languages (Kansas State University)
Timeline
In-District Autism Consultant
Platte County R-III School District
01.2015 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Platte County R-III School District
08.2013 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
USD 500: Kansas City, KS Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2013
Graduate Certificate Autism Spectrum Disorders -
Missouri Western State University
Masters of Arts Curriculum and Instruction (Emphasis: Early Childhood) - undefined
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Bachelor of Arts Early Childhood Education - undefined
University of Missouri-Kansas City
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