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Katie Johnson

New Albany

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Chickasaw County Schools, enhancing student engagement through hands-on science experiments and collaborative learning. Skilled in lab safety procedures and fostering peer collaboration, I effectively differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs, resulting in improved student outcomes and a positive classroom environment.


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

6th Grade Science Teacher

Chickasaw County Schools
08.2023 - Current
  • Established a positive classroom environment that fostered respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
  • Maintained discipline and order in classroom to enable productive instruction and counseled students and parents on learning and discipline problems.
  • Used technology regularly in daily lessons and encouraged use by students to enhance learning experience and keep up with current trends.
  • Increased student interest in science by incorporating hands-on experiments and group activities.
  • Developed learning activities and deployed differentiated science instruction to address various types of learners.
  • Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in science education and pedagogy.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress, challenges, and achievements.
  • Contributed to a culture of continuous improvement within the school serving as head of the science department and by actively participating in collaborative planning sessions, sharing best practices with colleagues, and providing constructive feedback.
  • Regularly assessed student progress using formative and summative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal results.
  • Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
  • Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.

2nd Grade Classroom Teacher

Tupelo Public School District
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Improved student reading comprehension by implementing targeted literacy strategies in daily lesson plans.
  • Worked in fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that changed rapidly.
  • Developed strong parent-teacher partnerships by maintaining open communication lines and involving parents in their children''s learning process.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends, enhancing my effectiveness as a teacher.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering respectful relationships among students.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.

2nd Grade Long Term Substitute Teacher

Ingomar Attendance Center
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

Student Teacher, Third Grade

East Union Attendance Center
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Explained class material to children under supervision from teacher.
  • Introduced new technology into classroom to optimize teaching and increase student interest.
  • Wrote and completed practice lesson plans, incorporating student feedback and teacher comments for comprehensive success.
  • Reported back to faculty advisor about personal progress, identifying areas for improvement and making plans for enhanced progress.

Education

Master of Science - Elementary Education

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
08-2025

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Blue Mountain University
Blue Mountain, MS
12-2020

Skills

  • Lab safety procedures
  • Peer collaboration
  • Student engagement
  • Collaborative learning

Timeline

6th Grade Science Teacher

Chickasaw County Schools
08.2023 - Current

2nd Grade Classroom Teacher

Tupelo Public School District
08.2021 - 05.2023

2nd Grade Long Term Substitute Teacher

Ingomar Attendance Center
01.2021 - 05.2021

Student Teacher, Third Grade

East Union Attendance Center
08.2020 - 12.2020

Master of Science - Elementary Education

William Carey University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Blue Mountain University

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