Manaysia Johnson
Chattanooga
Summary
An accomplished educator with a proven track record at Memphis City Schools, adept in child development and classroom organization. Excelled in fostering multicultural education and emotional support, significantly enhancing student engagement and parent involvement. Renowned for innovative curriculum development and effective behavior management, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
Energetic and compassionate, ready to inspire and nurture young minds. Possesses foundational knowledge in child development and early childhood education, complemented by skills in creating engaging learning environments and fostering social-emotional growth. Committed to fostering positive and inclusive classroom to make lasting impact on students' lives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Kindergarten
Woodmore Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Promoted creativity and critical thinking skills by incorporating project-based learning activities into the curriculum.
- Enhanced student comprehension by using clear and concise explanations of complex concepts.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure individual student success.
Teacher, Grade 1
Memphis City Schools
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with colleagues for curriculum development, sharing best practices and creating interdisciplinary units.
- Incorporated social-emotional learning into daily lessons, promoting empathy, self-awareness, and responsible decision-making among students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.
- Utilized formative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly for optimal learning outcomes.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication channels such as newsletters, conferences, and volunteer opportunities within the classroom.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Rust College
Holly Springs, MS05-2022
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Nutrition and health
- Fine motor skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Gross motor skills
- Child development
- Community involvement
- Language development
- Multicultural education
- Social skills
- Emotional support
- Behavior management
Accomplishments
- Student Mentor - Volunteered as a temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
Resident Assistant
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc
Timeline
Teacher, Kindergarten
Woodmore Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Teacher, Grade 1
Memphis City Schools
08.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Education
Rust College
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