KHESLI JOHNSON

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As a third-year teacher, I am seeking a teaching position to share my passion for teaching and enlighten
young minds.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
JULY 2019– PRESENT
1ST GRADE SELF-CONTAINTED TEACHER, FBISD EARLY LITERACY CENTER AT RIDGEMONT
 Assess student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives and outcomes.
Continually assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and
evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes
 Plan appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities including determination
of appropriate kind and level of materials
 Implement an instructional program which provides appropriate learning experiences,
considering different learning styles and a range of learning curves
 Manage the behavior of learners in instructional setting to ensure environment is
conducive to the learning process, assist and participate in management of student
behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds or work site
 Coordinate instructional related and testing activities with other professional staff, both
school and non-school-based, as required, maximizing learning opportunities
 Utilize a variety of instructional materials and available multi-media and computer
technology to enhance learning
 Work in a self-contained, team, departmental, itinerant capacity, or at field work site, as
assigned, request assistance of and work with resource personnel
 Participate in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or
assigned
 Ensure continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them
informed of student(s) progress
 Continually communicate with students on instructional expectations and keep them
informed of their progress in meeting those expectations
 Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement
 May assign work to and supervise instructional assistants, parent and student volunteers
 Ensure classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and
conducive to learning and that materials are accessible to students and in good condition
 May, as itinerant, serve at two or more schools on a regular basis. May make off-school
site visits to monitor students, confer with employers, or site instructors
 Support or participate in school wide student activities and social events and approved
fundraising activities
 As assigned or required, monitor student behavior in non-instructional areas and
intervenes to control and modify disruptive behavior, reporting to appropriate
administrator as appropriate
 From time-to-time, collaborate with other professionals (guidance counselors, librarians)
 to carry out school-wide instructional or related activities

AUGUST 2018 – JUNE 2019

2ND GRADE ELA/S.S. TEACHER, TINSLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
 Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests,
and abilities of the students.
 Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the
maturity and interests of the students.
 Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony
with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to
communicate these objectives to the students.
 Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the
physical limitations of the location provided, and the needs and capabilities of sthe
individuals or student groups involved.
 Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and
instructional goals and objectives.
 Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide progress
reports as required.
 Refer students for evaluation by district specialists as required.
 Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment,
materials, and facilities.
 Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and
conduct. Develop a reasonable rules of classroom behavior. Maintain order in the
classroom in a fair and just manner.
 Make provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-
related purposes when required.
 Participate in district staff development.
 Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
 Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues.
 Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and
community members.

FEBRUARY 2018 – APRIL 2018

STUDENT TEACHER, EXCEL ADVENTIST ACADEMY
 Prepare and present daily lesson plans for 1st and 2nd grade in all content areas.
 Follow rules and policies of the school.
 Set an example for students in personal habits, conduct, and how I dress.
 Get acquainted with the classroom mentor teacher.
 Maintain a professional relationship with the entire school staff.
 Be receptive and accepting of constructive criticism from everyone.

JANUARY 2018 – FEBRUARY 2018

STUDENT TEACHER, MAHANAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
 Prepare and present daily lesson plans for 3 rd grade in math and science.
 Follow rules and policies of the school.
 Set an example for students in personal habits, conduct, and how I dress.
 Get acquainted with the classroom mentor teacher.
 Maintain a professional relationship with the entire school staff.
 Be receptive and accepting of constructive criticism from everyone.

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WORKING EXPERIENCE
MAY 2018 – JULY 2018
SUMMER CAMP TEACHER, CHILDRENS LEARNING ADVENTURE
 Responsible for the safety of all children in my class ages 4-5 years old.
 Follow lesson plans to facilitate the planned activities.
 Provide direction and support to fellow staff members.
 Ensure that classroom is compliant with all relevant state regulations and standards.
 Serve as a role model to the children in the group through appearance and actions.
 Maintain an environment (both indoors and outdoors) that is safe, clean, and inviting.

SEPTEMBER 2017 – DECEMBER 2017

ASSISTANT TEACHER/FLOATER, KIDS KAMPUS PRESCHOOL
 Play games with children.
 Feed breakfast, lunch and snack.
 Monitor children ages 6 weeks-4 years old.
 Change diapers, feed bottles and communicate with parents using parent log.
 Assist with lunch/breakfast/snack preparation.
 Fill in for absent teachers.

JUNE 2017 – AUGUST 2017

SUMMER CAMP TEACHER, LA PETITE ACADEMY
 Implement the curriculum.
 Play games with children 2-10 years old.
 Fill in for absent teachers, supervise children.
 Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and
implementing all company standards.
 Communicate directly with parents and prospective parents to achieve success for the
child.
 Maintain a fun and interactive classroom that is clean and organized.

AUGUST 2016 – SEPTEMBER 2017

ESL TUTOR/SUPERVISOR, SOUTHWESTERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY
 Help students whose first language is not English through speaking and listening
activities in English.
 Assist and monitor students with computer programs and any questions they may have.
 As the supervisor, supervise other tutors and students.
 Clean up the lab.
 Grade/record textbooks.
 Monitor to make sure everything is running smoothly in the ESL Lab.

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 OCTOBER 2015 – MAY 2016
TUTOR, KEENE ADVENTIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
 Tutor students from Pre-K to 8th grade in the subjects of Math, Reading/English, Social
Studies, Science and Bible.
 Assist teachers with grading and filing.

AUGUST 2015 – AUGUST 2017 (SUNDAYS)

ASSISTANT TEACHER, IMPACT CHURCH OF HOUSTON
 Supervise children ages 2-12.
 Teach bible lessons.
 Play games and interact with children.
 Clean the classroom.
 Assist in any way possible.

JUNE 2012 – AUGUST 2016

DAY CAMP COUNSELOR, SUMMER CAMP OASIS AT EXCEL
 Supervise children ages 4-13.
 Teach math and spelling words
 Help improve reading skills.
 Help children learn bible verses.
 Clean my classroom.
 Play games and interact with children.
 Come up with creative snacks for children to make.

EDUCATION
JUNE 2019 – PRESENT
MASTERS OF EDUCATION IN CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION WITH AN EMPHASIS
IN READING, LANGUAGE ARTS & LITERACY EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
 Expected diploma, 2021

AUGUST 2014 – MAY 2018

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, SOUTHWESTERN ADVENTIST
UNIVERSITY
 Graduated with a 3.98 GPA.
 Distinguished Dean’s List (3.5-4.0 GPA) for all 4 years.

SKILLS
 Ability to listen to children and parents  Verbal and written communication skills
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 Time management ability  Organization
 Patience  Passion
 Childcare  Develop lesson plans

CERTIFICATIONS
 CPR & First Aid
 Mental Health & Ethics Training
 EC-6 Core Subjects Certification
 PPR EC-12
 English as a Second Language