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Shunta Johnson

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Experienced educator with a proven track record at Banks Academy, adept in fostering student engagement and enhancing literacy through innovative curriculum design. Excelled in parent-teacher communication and collaborative learning, leveraging tools like Google Classroom for effective instruction. Demonstrated excellence in adapting teaching strategies, achieving significant academic progress. Responsible Educator certified (Emergency Teaching Certification)in Alabama to teach English Language Arts and Reading. Learns and integrates new technologies and teaching strategies as part of leadership and classroom management.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Para

Kelly Educational Staffing
12.2021 - 08.2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

6th Grade ELA Teacher /Social Studies Teacher

Banks Academy
08.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication about student progress and academic achievements.
  • Implemented Biblical integration within my lesson plan, which promoted learning opportunities and fostered biblical thinking relating to the lesson content.
  • Assisted in school-wide literacy initiatives, promoting a reading culture throughout the entire campus community.
  • Provided individualized support for struggling learners through targeted interventions and one-on-one tutoring sessions.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to assess student progress, adjusting lesson plans accordingly for optimal learning outcomes.
  • Enhanced students'' reading and writing skills by incorporating diverse literature selections into the curriculum.
  • Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and ELA instruction.
  • Contributed to ongoing curriculum review processes, ensuring alignment with state standards and relevancy for 21st-century learners.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.

Pre-K Teacher

JCCEO Headstart
08.2012 - 11.2020
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
  • Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Assisted and supervised 18 children throughout the entire school day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
04.2017

Associate of Science - Child Development/ Early Childhood Education

Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL
08.2012

Skills

  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Collaborative learning
  • Oral communication
  • IXL Pilot
  • Google Classroom
  • Remind communication platform

Timeline

6th Grade ELA Teacher /Social Studies Teacher

Banks Academy
08.2022 - Current

Para

Kelly Educational Staffing
12.2021 - 08.2024

Pre-K Teacher

JCCEO Headstart
08.2012 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Alabama At Birmingham

Associate of Science - Child Development/ Early Childhood Education

Lawson State Community College

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