ELLA JOHNSON
**************@*****.*** 313-***-****
Detroit, MI 48224
SUMMARY
Seeking a position as a Director that allows career advancement through use of administrative, clerical, and managerial skills for mutual growth and success.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Education April 2018 GPA: 3.56 cum laude Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Major: Elementary Education Minors: Language Arts, Integrated Science Certification:
Michigan Provisional Certificate:
K-5 all subjects; K-8 All subjects (self-contained classroom) WORK EXPERIENCE
Greater Ebenezer Christian Childcare Center, Detroit, MI (Full Time 35 Hours Per Week) GSRP Lead Teacher-October 2021
● Create individualized anecdotal notes on developmental performance of students.
● Facilitate large and small group activities based on the High Scope curriculum.
● Conduct home visits and conferences with families to ensure personal and educational needs are met.
● Train, supervise, and evaluate college interns seeking education degrees. Detroit Enterprise Academy, National Heritage Academies, Detroit, MI (Full Time 40 Hours Per Week) Teacher-July 2019-June 2021
● Utilize the state standards to create rigorous, objective-driven, art infused lessons.
● Participate in professional learning communities (plc) to collaborate with other grade level peers for planning and instruction.
● Provide an enriching learning environment for all subject areas incorporating project-based learning. Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI (Full Time 40 Hours Per Week) Associate Customer Service Sales Representative- November 2018-June 2019
● Followed standardized processes to ensure top quality for all customers.
● Answered incoming requests through a multichannel system which include order entry and order status.
● Maintained a positive attitude while building relationships with sales representatives, customers, and teammates.
● Organized records accurately in accordance with Stryker specifications. Parkwood Upjohn, Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kalamazoo, MI (Full Time 40 Hours Per Week) Intern Teacher-January 2018-April 2018
● Provided core academic instruction to fifth grade students, including those with special needs.
● Planned instruction to align with Common Core Standards while considering the individual needs of each student.
● Used formative assessments to adjust lesson plans accordingly. Worked individually with struggling readers using developmentally appropriate texts and materials.
King-Westwood Elementary School, Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kalamazoo, MI (Part Time 16 Hours Per Week) Pre-Intern Teacher-September 2017-December 2017
● Instructed and assessed 29 second grade students in all core subjects areas.
● Developed engaging math and science lessons using group activities to promote kinesthetic learning.
● Implemented best practices to increase students’ critical thinking abilities. Dorothy J. McGinnis Reading Center, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI (Part Time 20 Hours Per Week) Reading Tutor-July 2013-July 2017
● Worked one-on-one with two elementary students to increase comprehension and fluency skills in reading.
● Administered multiple assessments to determine the student’s reading level.
● Utilized activities including, read aloud, perspective guides, and KWL charts to increase student’s fluency in reading and writing.
AWARDS & Certifications
WMU Dean’s List 2013-2018
Future Advancement of Minorities in Education Scholarship 2014-2018 Bronco Connection Center Top Fundraiser 2015 (Fundraised over $10,000 in one semester) First Aid/CPR/AED 2017
Michigan Teaching Certificate 2018
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Proficient using Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Prezi, Excel, and Illuminate (Data Management Software)