Shummia Atkinson-Johnson
Suitland,Maryland
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering 11 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade ELA Teacher
Dc Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
Kindergarten Teacher
PG County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress
- Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and school volunteers
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development
- Partnership with sponsors to establish a schedule for volunteers to engage with kindergarten students
- Microsoft office Organizational skills Documentation
- Early Childhood Education Smart Classroom Communication
- Training & Development Student Development
Lead Teacher
Little Imaginations Early Learning Center
05.2013 - 08.2016
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Lead Teacher
Amazing Grace Daycare
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Managing groups of children with little to no supervision
- Establishing and enforcing rules for behavior and procedures
- Observing and evaluating children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Teaching basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition.
Lead Teacher
Preschool, Kinder Explorers
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
Mentor Teacher
GEMS Teen Abstinence Program, Wicomico County
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Provided a “safe-place” for female youth to feel comfortable about how they feel
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues
- Assisted youth with homework assignments, sports and fitness, art and literacy
- Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
Lead Teacher School Age
Happy Daycare
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching; Early Childhood
Trinity Washington University
08.2022
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
American College of Education
03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne
06.2017
Skills
- Hands-On Learning
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Literacy Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Positive Learning Environment
- Remote Assistance
Certification
- Early Childhood Teaching Certification, OSSE
Timeline
Second Grade ELA Teacher
Dc Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
PG County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School
05.2015 - 08.2015
Lead Teacher
Amazing Grace Daycare
09.2014 - 05.2015
Lead Teacher
Preschool, Kinder Explorers
05.2014 - 08.2014
Lead Teacher
Little Imaginations Early Learning Center
05.2013 - 08.2016
Mentor Teacher
GEMS Teen Abstinence Program, Wicomico County
09.2012 - 12.2012
Lead Teacher School Age
Happy Daycare
08.2011 - 06.2012
Master of Arts - Teaching; Early Childhood
Trinity Washington University
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne
- Early Childhood Teaching Certification, OSSE
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