Brendine Johnsons

• Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
• Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
• Assessed students in accordance with school guidelines, examined assessment data and refined learning plans to differentiate instruction for each student.
• Worked cooperatively with staff to provide training, support, guidance and constructive feedback.
• Adhered to licensing policies and procedures to help classrooms run smoothly.
• Contributed positively to school community and fully supported school mission and goals.
• Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
• Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
• Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
• Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
• Used [Software] to document behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth of over 35 students.
• Enhanced 6-9 year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
• Observed children and interpreted classroom needs.
• Coordinated with other teachers to develop lesson plans focused on intellectual, emotional and social development.
• Monitored and tracked children's progress on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Guided children to resolve disagreements and documented issues, incidents and behavior problems for appropriate follow-up.
• Supported and guided staff in classroom to achieve desired goals set forth for children.
• Greeted parents and children at arrival and departure times to make families feel welcomed into environment.
• Established inspiring classroom setting with systems and procedures that managed student behavior, movement and learning.
• Conducted conferences to establish and maintain consistent and clear communication with parents.
• Informed students and families of classroom activities and student progress and identified methods to involve parents in student education.

Responsibilities:

• Create a positive student culture around online learning and small group tutoring and maintain high behavioural expectations for all students.
• Actively “coach” students on all computer programs and ensure that the educational software used in the lab effectively meets the needs of students.
• Create and submit lesson plans for tutoring sessions.
• Tutor small groups of students on literacy and maths skills.
• Create and submit bi-weekly reports on ST Maths.
• Communicate and collaborate with teachers and school administrators to create individualized learning plans for students.
• Use SPARK culture and behaviour management strategies.
• Incorporate SPARK SEL (SocialEmotional Learning) curriculum with scholars.
• Ensure all Learning Lab resources are used and stored responsibly and .
• Report all damages to hardware to the School Operations Manager and fill out relevant incident reports if needed.
• Have an updated asset list of all hardware in Learning lab received by the School Operations Manager.
• Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team.
• Set into a classroom to cover, should there be an operational need.
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.