Rebecca Johnson
Teacher
Mission,BC
Summary
Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
High School English Teacher
School District 34
Abbotsford, BC
05.2009 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Planned coursework to introduce students to important literature.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC 01.2003 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Education - Curriculum Development
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC 09.2008 - 05.2009
Professional Development Program - Education
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC 09.2008 - 05.2009
Master of Education - Professional Inquiry And Collaboration
Queen's University
Kingston, ON 07.2017 - 09.2020
Skills
Literature analysis
Administering English tests
Quality education
Grammar principles
Writing coursework
Individualized instruction
Reading assignments
Lesson Planning
Adult Education
Grade recording
Proofreading and editing
Differentiated instruction
Group and individual instruction
Lecturing
Secondary education
Exam proctoring
Classroom management
Timeline
Master of Education - Professional Inquiry And Collaboration
Queen's University
07.2017 - 09.2020
High School English Teacher
School District 34
05.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Education - Curriculum Development
Simon Fraser University
09.2008 - 05.2009
Professional Development Program - Education
Simon Fraser University
09.2008 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of The Fraser Valley
01.2003 - 05.2008