Clarissa Johnson
Leanyer,NT
Summary
Passionate Primary Teacher for 26 years in both rural and urban settings. Skilled at creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles and working closely with students to maintain progression and navigate behavioral issues. Dedicated to student safety and well-being to enable focused learning.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Relief Teacher
NT Department Of Education
2022.08 - Current
- Developed a positive classroom environment, fostering collaboration and respect among students.
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and improve instructional methodologies.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Classroom Teacher
Education Queensland
2011.07 - 2023.12
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Mentored new teachers entering the profession and provided constructive feedback on their teaching methods, promoting growth within the school community.
- Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
Classroom Teacher
NT Department Of Education
1998.01 - 2010.06
- Established positive relationships with students and parents, fostering an effective learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address individual student needs and learning styles.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and providing support throughout their first year.
- Continually refined teaching methods by attending professional development workshops and incorporating new strategies into lesson plans.
- Organized engaging field trips that connected classroom concepts to real-world experiences for enhanced learning opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Teaching -
Christian Heritage College
Brisbane11.1996
Graduate Diploma of Applied Linguistics -
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT10.2000
Certificate I - Life Coaching
Ultimate Coach Professional
Gold Coast, QLD11.2017
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Lesson Implementation
- Parent Relations
- Positive Interactions
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Understanding of Content
- Organizational Abilities
Timeline
Casual Relief Teacher
NT Department Of Education
2022.08 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Education Queensland
2011.07 - 2023.12
Classroom Teacher
NT Department Of Education
1998.01 - 2010.06
Bachelor of Teaching -
Christian Heritage College
Graduate Diploma of Applied Linguistics -
Charles Darwin University
Certificate I - Life Coaching
Ultimate Coach Professional
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