Leslie Johnson
Coxs Creek
Summary
Professional educator with significant experience in teaching Language Arts to middle school students. Skilled in developing engaging lesson plans, fostering collaborative classroom environment, and adapting to diverse learning needs. Strong emphasis on teamwork and achieving measurable student progress. Versatile and reliable, with passion for nurturing critical thinking and effective communication skills in students.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Hebron Middle School
11.2013 - Current
- Developed critical thinking skills in students by incorporating problem-solving activities and group projects.
- Strengthened parent-teacher communication by providing regular updates on student progress, attending conferences, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Assessed student understanding through formative and summative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to optimize learning outcomes.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the varying needs of individual learners, accommodating various learning styles and abilities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected language arts concepts with other subject areas.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by utilizing multimedia presentations, interactive learning tools, and hands-on activities.
- Increased student participation in class discussions by fostering an open and supportive atmosphere for sharing ideas.
- Prepared and implemented unit/lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
5/6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Saint Stephen Martyr School
08.2005 - 05.2011
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in language arts education.
- Fostered a love for reading by introducing students to diverse literary genres and authors.
- Assessed student progress regularly, using formative assessments to guide instructional decisions.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations and consistent routines.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in extracurricular activities and events.
- Provided individualized support for diverse learners, accommodating various learning styles and needs.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student success.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, offering targeted intervention in areas of need.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
Education
Rank 1 -
Kentucky Education Development Corporation
05-2024
Master of Science - School Counseling P-12
University of Louisville
Louisville05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05-2005
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative and Individualized learning
- Project-based learning
- Writing instruction
- Classroom management
- Lesson plan implementation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
Certification
- KEL: Professional Certificate for Teaching in Elementary School (Primary through Grade 5)
- KGCP: Provisional Certificate for School Counselor (All Grades)
- KG30: Professional Certificate for Middle Grades English and Communications (Grades 5-9)
Timeline
7th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Hebron Middle School
11.2013 - Current
5/6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Saint Stephen Martyr School
08.2005 - 05.2011
Rank 1 -
Kentucky Education Development Corporation
Master of Science - School Counseling P-12
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Kentucky University
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