Kelsey Lizotte-Johnson

1484 Sokokis Trail

North Waterboro, ME 04061
(207) 838-0054
kelseylizottejohnson@gmail.com
E XPERI ENC E

Second Grade Student Teacher – Sanford School Department, Sanford, ME – August 2020 –
December 2020
 Instructed students in all subject areas including: math, phonics, handwriting, writing, reading,
social studies, and science.
 Implemented Units of Study Reading, Writing, and Phonics curriculum and Everyday Math
curriculum.
 Modified curriculum to ensure lessons were applicable and appropriate.
 Observed and participated in Annual, Tri-annual, and Initial IEP meetings, and Title One
coordination meetings.
 Observed and participated in: Restorative Practices Leadership meetings, Grade Level Leader
meetings, and Assistant Literacy Coach meetings.
 Supported students with: educational IEP goals, behavioral IEP goals, ELL services, students
transitioning into the mainstream setting, behavior plans, and emotional support plans.

First Grade Literacy Teacher – ED TECH II, Sanford School Department, Sanford, ME – October
2017 – August 2020
 Taught English literacy to first grade students
 Followed Units of Study Reading, Writing, and Phonics curriculum
 Instructed small group guided reading groups, and strategy groups
 Held reading and writing one on one conferences with students.
 Spelling, word study, and handwriting instruction

Lead Pre-K Teacher, Toddle Inn Child Care Center, Kennebunk, ME — June 2016- - October
2017
• Independently ran a Pre-K classroom.

• Created and implemented appropriate and educational Pre-K curriculum.

• Designed and arranged classroom environment

Intern, Sanford Children’s Center, Sanford, ME — September 2014 - May 2015

• Experience working in Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms.
• Created and implemented lesson plans, for all ages.

• Experience leading circle time.

Summer Camp Counselor/Director, Sanford Recreation Dept., Sanford, ME — May 2012 - May
2015
• Camp Counselor for 3-6 year olds (Summer 2012 & 2013). Supervised children. Created arts and crafts
projects with children.

• Senior camp counselor for 4-7th graders (Summer 2014). Supervised children. Planned and executed
arts and crafts projects for children. Planned and executed physical fitness activities with the children.

• After school activity director for 3-6th graders (Spring 2015) Picked up children from school and
delivered them to activity location. Supervised and assisted children in activities.

Student Teacher, North Berwick Head Start, North Berwick, ME — September 2013 - June 2014
• Worked in the preschool room and created and executed lesson plans weekly.

• Experience leading small and large circle.

• Experience acting as lead teacher and created lesson plans for each center and for large and small
circles.

E DUC ATI O N
• Sanford High School, Sanford, ME - High School Diploma, June 2015

• York County Community College, Wells, ME - High School Dual Enrollment Student, January 2014-
May 2015

• York County Community College, Wells, ME – Early Childhood Education Degree – May 2017 GPA:
3.5930

• University of Maine at Farmington, Farmington, ME – Early Children Education Major – Certified in

K-3 Education – Certified in Birth to 5 Education – Enrolled since Fall 2017 GPA: 3.697

Com m uni t y Ac t i vi t y & O t he r Q ual i fi c ati ons

• Volunteer teacher at after school “Shooting Stars” programs at Emerson Elementary School, Sanford,
ME - Winter 2013

• Early Childhood Education and Occupations Student (Sanford Regional Technical Center Program
located at Noble High School) - Fall 2013-Spring 2015

• Sanford High School Varsity Field Hockey Captain - Fall 2013-Fall 2014

• National Technical Honor Society Member - Fall 2013-Spring 2015

• Volunteer coach for SSYAA youth field hockey - Fall 2014

• National Honor Society Member - Fall 2014-Spring 2015

• Maine Roads to Quality Registry - Summer 2015 - Present

• Sanford High School Student Council - Vice President - Spring 2014-Spring2015