Carla Johnson
New Orleans
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues. Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values. Enthusiastic Teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards. Enthusiastic teacher with several years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Assistant Director
Shiela's Day Care
Baker
09.2005 - 01.2007
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
Owner/Director
Cinderalla Day Care and Preschool
New Orleans
09.1975 - 08.2005
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Conducted market research activities and competitive analysis to facilitate implementation of aggressive company marketing strategy.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
Education
High School Diploma -
L.B Landry High School
New Orleans, LA05-1975
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care and Education
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LASkills
- Student needs assessment
- Standardized testing techniques
- Performance assessments
- Visual aids utilization
- Social-emotional learning
- Empathy and patience
- Classwork assignment
- Critical thinking
- Group learning mechanics
- Parental participation
- Subject matter expertise
- Elementary education
- Behavior management
- Child development
- Parent and student communication
- Cooperative learning experience
- Relationship building
- Small group instruction
- Classroom restocking
Timeline
Teacher/Assistant Director
Shiela's Day Care
09.2005 - 01.2007
Owner/Director
Cinderalla Day Care and Preschool
09.1975 - 08.2005
High School Diploma -
L.B Landry High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care and Education
Southern University At New Orleans
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