MAKAYLA JOHNSON
Baltimore, MD *****
301-***-**** *.*******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a 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.
SKILLS
• Classroom management
• Student-centered learning
• Testing and grading
• RTI familiarity
• Special education
• Differentiated instruction
WORK HISTORY
08/2021 to Current Case Manager
KIPP DC – The Learning Center – Washington, DC
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
• Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students
• Implemented and taught life skills program, enabling students to master such tasks as navigating and chores.
• Partner with standard education teachers from across academic departments
• Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual behavior plans for students.
08/2020 to 08/2021 Teacher
Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle School – Baltimore, MD
• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
• Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance
• Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning during virtual instruction
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
08/2019 to 06/2020 Resident Teacher
Urban Teachers, Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle School – Baltimore, MD
• Worked cooperatively with teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
• Planned and taught eight weeks of whole-class instruction in Math and Science
• Used data and feedback from teachers, coaches, and administration to implement effective management and instructional techniques to become a level 2, Emergent Teacher according to Urban Teachers' Teacher Practice Rubric
• Led planning and execution of Tier 3 intervention in Math for 5 students in a small group setting for an average of 100-150 minutes per week
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
08/2018 to 06/2019 Social Studies Teacher
College Park Academy – College Park, MD
• Maintained awareness of relevant current events to integrate into the Social Studies curriculum
• Devised unique lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural, and language diversity
• Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials
• Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
• Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress
• Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education
EDUCATION
05/2021 Master of Science: Education
Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore, MD
05/2018 Bachelor of Arts: Broadcast Journalism
University of Maryland College Park - College Park, MD CERTIFICATIONS
Special Education (K-12)