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Johnna Matthews Reeder

Montreal,QC

Summary

Enthusiastic teacher working to help students develop and maintain goal-oriented study habits for consistent academic success. Equally skilled at one-on-one and group lessons using adaptable teaching strategies for different types of learners. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction for flexibility and multimedia integration to maximize lesson engagement.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Online ESL Tutor

Lingoda
02.2023 - Current
  • Teaching a variety of topics including grammar, reading comprehension and conversation to varying skill levels.
  • Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
  • Motivate students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.

Private Tutor

Ifty & Monnaza Hassan
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Taught a six-year-old with behavior problems until he was ready to be in a classroom environment
  • Designed lesson plans and art projects that met his interests

Online ESL Tutor

ALO7
04.2019 - 10.2021
  • Taught English to Chinese children and teens using courseware, TPR and conversation.
  • The course focused on reading comprehension, pronunciation and speaking in complete sentences.

Private Online Tutor

Yana Vega
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Taught English and science to an eleven-year-old that was being homeschooled.
  • Designed lesson plans that met the needs and interests of this student.
  • Analyzed student progress to adjust lesson planning for improvement.

Business English Teacher

Modern Language Center
06.2018 - 11.2018
  • Taught English classes and one on one lessons at an A2 - C1 level using Market Leader materials.
  • The primary clients were Estée Lauder and Groupo Salanis.
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.

Secondary English Teacher

The Irish Institute
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Taught English literature in English to 14-year-old boys
  • Taught ESL grammar to 13-year-old boys
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.

Primary 1 Teacher

The Wingate School
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Taught first grade in an international classroom.
  • Designed project- based lesson plans.
  • Coordinated the Book in a Bag program.
  • Taught creative drama, including directing a circus.

Prívate English Tutor

Self-employed
10.2012 - 11.2016
  • Designed individual lesson plans for children, teenagers, and adults.
  • Taught grammar and conversational English.
  • Evaluated student performance, identified improvement areas and set tasks to aid goal achievement.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.

English as a Foreign Language Teacher

Hamer Sharp
10.2015 - 08.2016
  • Taught A2 and B1 classes to teachers using Cambridge materials
  • The primary client was Banco de Mexico executives
  • A class was also conducted for a fourteen-year-old that was preparing for the mock United Nations and IELTS.

First and Second Grade Teacher

Colegio Inglés de Puebla
08.2012 - 07.2014
  • Taught all general subjects to English language learners
  • Designed and executed a spelling curriculum
  • Instituted a reading comprehension curriculum
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.

Lead Teacher

First Presbyterian Weekday School
08.2006 - 07.2007
  • Taught three and four-year-olds.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Designed the curriculum.

· Supervised an assistant teacher.

  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.

First Grade Teacher

St. Mary's Catholic School
08.2005 - 06.2006
  • Designed and executed lesson plans for first grade core subjects
  • Introduced creative drama into the curriculum.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.

First Grade Teacher

St. Bernard's Catholic School
08.2004 - 07.2005
  • Taught first grade core subjects, primarily to children who spoke English as a second language
  • Introduced creative drama into the curriculum.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.

Regular Substitute and Staff Development Substitute

Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2002 - 05.2004
  • Taught primarily at East Silver Spring Elementary School
  • Demonstrated flexibility and an ability to adapt to the academic and developmental needs of the children from Head Start to third grade, while following the directions and the schedule that were left by the regular classroom teacher.

Education

BGS, General Studies, focus in Education -

Columbia Union College
01.1994

Coursework - Early Childhood Education and Theatre

University of Kansas
Lawrence Kansas
01.1991

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Online ESL Tutor

Lingoda
02.2023 - Current

Private Tutor

Ifty & Monnaza Hassan
03.2022 - 07.2023

Private Online Tutor

Yana Vega
09.2020 - 06.2021

Online ESL Tutor

ALO7
04.2019 - 10.2021

Business English Teacher

Modern Language Center
06.2018 - 11.2018

Secondary English Teacher

The Irish Institute
08.2017 - 06.2018

Primary 1 Teacher

The Wingate School
08.2016 - 07.2017

English as a Foreign Language Teacher

Hamer Sharp
10.2015 - 08.2016

Prívate English Tutor

Self-employed
10.2012 - 11.2016

First and Second Grade Teacher

Colegio Inglés de Puebla
08.2012 - 07.2014

Lead Teacher

First Presbyterian Weekday School
08.2006 - 07.2007

First Grade Teacher

St. Mary's Catholic School
08.2005 - 06.2006

First Grade Teacher

St. Bernard's Catholic School
08.2004 - 07.2005

Regular Substitute and Staff Development Substitute

Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2002 - 05.2004

BGS, General Studies, focus in Education -

Columbia Union College

Coursework - Early Childhood Education and Theatre

University of Kansas
Johnna Matthews Reeder