Teresa Johns
Garibaldi,OR
Summary
Energetic Academic professional driven to promote student learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative teaching techniques. Well-versed in coordinating in-class instruction, activities and exams to reinforce core concepts and gauge student comprehension. Attentive to individual student requirements with expertise in adapting to varied learning modalities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd,3rd Grade Teacher
Bakersfield City School District
Bakersfield, CA
08.2016 - 06.2023
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Worked with parents to ensure student success at home and school.
- Promoted an atmosphere conducive to learning while maintaining order.
- Created a positive learning environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented discipline procedures when necessary in accordance with district guidelines.
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development initiatives.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Integrated music, art, drama, and physical education into instructional activities.
1st Grade Teacher
Earlimart School District
Earlimart, CA
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed to promote respect for self and others within the classroom setting.
- Planned and led daily lessons that incorporated differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions to provide additional support in core subjects such as math and reading.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive curriculum for 1st grade students that included reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies and physical education.
Special Education Teacher, 7th -12th Grades
Paramount Bard Academy
Delano, CA
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
Education
Master of Arts - Education/Special Education
CSUB
Bakersfield, CA08-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
CSUB
Bakersfield, CA07-1976
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Special Education
- Mathematics Instruction
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Literacy Strategies
- Elementary Education
- Classroom Management
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential(Clear), 1994
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential(Clear), 2004
- OR Reciprocal Teaching License, 1/2024
References
- David Tapia, Nichols Elementary Principal, 661.631.5400
- Anne Styles, Nichols Elementary Vice Principal, 661.631.5400
- Julie Mitchell, Nichols Elementary Academic Intervention Specialist, 661.631.5400
Timeline
2nd,3rd Grade Teacher
Bakersfield City School District
08.2016 - 06.2023
1st Grade Teacher
Earlimart School District
08.2014 - 06.2016
Special Education Teacher, 7th -12th Grades
Paramount Bard Academy
08.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Education/Special Education
CSUB
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
CSUB
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