Sara Johnson
Ramstein-Miesenbach
Summary
Engaging educator committed to preparing young students for elementary learning. Models diverse academic knowledge and a nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten teacher
Department of Defense Education Activity
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Facilitator of Kindergarten Focused Collaboration Time (FCT) to analyze grade-level data
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
Kindergarten Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
Kindergarten Teacher
Academy District 20
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted all students' emotional well-being and academic growth.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum, and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plans for each student.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ECSE)
Widefield School District
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Collaborate with team members to discuss program needs.
- Supported inclusion efforts by differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students with special needs.
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure seamless delivery of support for students requiring additional interventions or therapies.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, using data analysis tools to inform ongoing instructional planning and decision-making.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Head Start Pre-K Teacher
Fairfax County Schools
08.2012 - 05.2016
- Perform testing duties: Denver, The Devereux Early Childhood Assessment, The Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening
- Collaborate with Special Education teachers to meet the needs of students with IEPs
- Collaborate with the high school Early Childhood department to prepare students to work with preschoolers.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
N.C Pre-k Inclusion Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Increased student understanding by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques and incorporating diverse learning materials.
- Assessed individual student progress regularly, providing timely feedback and adjusting instructional methods as needed for maximum growth potential.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, informing instructional decisions based on measurable evidence of progress toward goals.
- Strengthened relationships with parents, students, and colleagues by maintaining open communication channels and participating in school events.
Remediation Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Consult with Kindergarten teachers for pull-out support
- Plan lessons to build student skills
- Assess progress and share results weekly.
Pre-k Teacher
Liberty County Schools
08.2006 - 05.2010
- Grade level chair
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Pre-k Teacher
Hoke County Schools
08.2004 - 05.2006
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-alouds, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
M.Ed. in Early Childhood Pre-K through Fifth Grade -
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, GABirth through Kindergarten -
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NCDyslexia Certification -
University of Florida
Jacksonville, FL08.2024
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Student Records Management
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Individualized Education Plans
- Documentation and Reporting
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
- Colorado Professional License (in renewal process)
- Department of Defense Professional Teacher License
- North Carolina Professional License
- Lead Mentor Training
- Reading Endorsement
- Dyslexia Certification (expected completion: summer 2024)
Affiliations
- Alpha Delta Kappa
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Kappa Delta Pi Teaching Honor Society
Timeline
Kindergarten teacher
Department of Defense Education Activity
08.2021 - 05.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2019 - 05.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Academy District 20
08.2017 - 05.2019
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ECSE)
Widefield School District
07.2016 - 05.2017
Head Start Pre-K Teacher
Fairfax County Schools
08.2012 - 05.2016
N.C Pre-k Inclusion Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2011 - 06.2012
Remediation Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2010 - 06.2011
Pre-k Teacher
Liberty County Schools
08.2006 - 05.2010
Pre-k Teacher
Hoke County Schools
08.2004 - 05.2006
M.Ed. in Early Childhood Pre-K through Fifth Grade -
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Birth through Kindergarten -
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Dyslexia Certification -
University of Florida
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