Zada Johnson
Highspire,PA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade Math Teacher
Camp Curtin Academy Middle School,
Harrisburg, PA
01.2023 - Current
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Implemented peer tutoring system to enhance comprehensive understanding of math techniques and increase student test scores.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
- Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
Daycare Assistant
Best Friends Daycare
Harrisburg, PA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY Restaurants
Harrisburg, PA
11.2015 - 08.2018
- Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
- Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
- Prepared and presented food in compliance with health and safety guidelines.
- Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other items according to instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Group Sessions
Timeline
8th Grade Math Teacher
Camp Curtin Academy Middle School,
01.2023 - Current
Daycare Assistant
Best Friends Daycare
06.2019 - 08.2019
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY Restaurants
11.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Morgan State University