Susan Johnson
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Accomplished Middle School Math Teacher at School District Of Manatee County, leveraging mathematical proficiency and exceptional classroom management to foster inclusive environments and enhance student performance. Spearheaded curriculum development and integrated instructional strategies, achieving significant improvements in student engagement and understanding. Expert in parent-teacher collaboration and team coordination, consistently advancing educational excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Math Teacher-Lee Middle School
School District Of Manatee County
07.2011 - Current
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, resulting in better support for student needs.
- Created a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and personal responsibility among students.
- Boosted student confidence and problem-solving skills through engaging group work exercises.
- Modeled core values of school on daily basis in interactions with students, families, administrators and fellow teachers.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives by participating in curriculum development committees and professional development workshops.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Implemented data-driven instruction, tailoring teaching methods to address individual student needs and improve overall performance.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction strategies into lesson planning to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, enriching students'' learning experiences across subjects.
- Developed detailed knowledge of school's mathematics scope and sequence for all related levels to better serve students.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, targeting areas of weakness for improvement efforts.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management techniques.
- Organized after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, offering additional support and resources to ensure success.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
Middle School Math Teacher
School District Of Manatee County
08.1998 - 07.2011
- Was a part of the implementation of the original IB team.
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, resulting in better support for student needs.
- Created a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and personal responsibility among students.
- Boosted student confidence and problem-solving skills through engaging group work exercises.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives by participating in curriculum development committees and professional development workshops.
- Implemented data-driven instruction, tailoring teaching methods to address individual student needs and improve overall performance.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction strategies into lesson planning to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, enriching students'' learning experiences across subjects.
- Developed detailed knowledge of school's mathematics scope and sequence for all related levels to better serve students.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, targeting areas of weakness for improvement efforts.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Sarasota, FL12.1992
Associate of Science - Undecided
Manatee Community College
Bradenton05.1989
High School Diploma -
Manatee High School
Bradenton, FL06.1986
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Mathematical proficiency
- Team Collaboration
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- IEP familiarity
- Instructional Strategies
- Licensed in middle grades mathematics
- Progress Monitoring
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Instructional planning
Timeline
Middle School Math Teacher-Lee Middle School
School District Of Manatee County
07.2011 - Current
Middle School Math Teacher
School District Of Manatee County
08.1998 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Associate of Science - Undecided
Manatee Community College
High School Diploma -
Manatee High School
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