Zelanie Johnson
Ridgeland,SC
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in classroom management and student engagement, honed at Felton Elementary School and as a Camp Counselor. Specializes in creating interactive learning experiences and fostering collaborative environments. Demonstrates exceptional lesson planning abilities and adept at behavioral modeling, ensuring a blend of significant educational advancement and personal growth in students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teaching
Felton Elementary School
Orangeburg , SC
08.2023 - Current
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Implemented questioning and discussion techniques to encourage student participation and knowledge acquisition.
- Led classroom instruction, engaging students through interactive learning methods.
- Fostered a collaborative learning environment by encouraging students to work in teams on projects and assignments.
- Organized and supervised class projects, field trips, and other experiential learning activities.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in school events and extracurricular activities to support school community.
- Mentored and tutored students in a variety of educational topics.
Summer Camp
Camp Counselor
Ridgeland, SC
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Designed and implemented daily activity schedules for groups of campers, promoting teamwork and personal growth.
- Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants.
- Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
- Coordinated educational workshops on environmental conservation, inspiring stewardship in young attendees.
- Educated children about nature conservation and outdoor living skills such as building shelters or starting fires safely.
- Coached campers in various sports and activities to improve skills and promote fun experiences.
- Ensured that all rules were followed at the camp grounds.
- Helped plan special events such as field trips, picnics, and BBQs.
- Assisted with meal preparation and served meals in an organized manner.
- Resolved conflicts between campers using effective communication strategies.
- Planned various indoor activities during periods of inclement weather to promote camper satisfaction.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Informed parents about campers' behavior, athletic achievements and other important information.
- Identified safety concerns and acted quickly to resolve issues and keep campers safe and healthy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC05-2027
Skills
- Activity preparation
- Classroom management
- Group and individual teaching
- Student tutoring
- Behavioral modeling
- Student engagement
- Faculty collaboration
- Group instruction
- Lesson planning
Timeline
Student Teaching
Felton Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Summer Camp
Camp Counselor
06.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
South Carolina State University