ERICA R.

JOHNSON
Phone: (847) 722-2946 E-mail: eraejohnson@yahoo.com

EDUCATION National Louis University – Elgin, IL

Master of Arts in Teaching
Projected Date of Graduation: June 2021

Roosevelt University – Schaumburg, IL

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration with a Marketing emphasis
Date of Graduation: May 2000 GPA: 3.95/4.0

University of Wisconsin Centers – Manitowoc, WI

Associate of Arts and Science
Date of Graduation: August 1996

CERTIFICATION: Working towards Professional Educator License:

Elementary grades 1-6, projected to finish 06/2021

EXPERIENCE
12/1-Present Substitute Pre-K-6, School District U-46, Elgin, IL (Winter 2014- Present)
 Fulfilled both short- and long-term substitute assignments across many grades
and subject areas
 Completed long-term positions in 5th grade, two 4th grade classes, a 4/5 multi-
grade class, and kindergarten
 Established assignments that included teaching in general education, special
education, and ELL classrooms for grades Pre-K through 6th in order to have a
wide range of exposure to many different types of classroom experiences
 Followed teacher-provided lesson plans to support the classroom specific
learning targets
 Provided clear and consistent directions for students, as well as, follow-through
to accomplish lesson plan goals
 Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on
differentiated learning needs to effectively support each student

01/20-03/20 Practicum I – Lincoln Elementary, Grade 4 (Dist. U-46)

 Instructed and facilitated lessons in small & large groups.
 Graded and analyzed assignments
 Observed, researched, and practiced positive classroom management

VOLUNTEER WORK:
08/10-08/17 PTO Executive Board, Lincoln Elementary School – Hoffman Estates, IL
PTO President (8/12 – 8/17)
 Provided leadership to board members, committee chairpersons, and parent
volunteers
 Collaborated with administrators, teachers, and parents to define and prioritize
school needs
 Directed the development of budgets and approval of all expenditures
 Ensured the by-laws and other policy/procedure documents were being followed
and initiated revisions
PTO Secretary (8/10 – 8/12)
 Recorded, transcribed and distributed PTO meeting minutes
 Created, wrote and distributed a monthly newsletter.
 Created and maintained a parent email database for weekly email updates