Kristen Johnson
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Bakersfield City School District
07.2021 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Substitute Teacher
Bakersfield City School District
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
National University
San Diego, CA09.2022
Bachelor of Arts -
California State University - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA05.2018
Skills
- Building Relationships with Students
- Project Based Learning
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Classroom Management
- Cross-Curricular Teaching
- Family Involvement
- Student-Centered Learning
- Small Group Instruction
Timeline
Teacher
Bakersfield City School District
07.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Bakersfield City School District
08.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Arts - Education
National University
Bachelor of Arts -
California State University - Bakersfield
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