ERENDIRA JOHNSON

Kapolei, HI 96707 | 619-886-8612 | egj@hawaii.edu

OBJECTIVE
Dynamic educator with 19 years' experience in education across a broad range of subjects, seeking to
utilize background to take next career step with a respected school. Adaptable to particular learning
needs and abilities of each child. Eager to help diverse learners reach maximum potential.

SKILLS
Bilingual in Spanish
Curriculum development
Critical Thinker
Conflict resolution techniques
Calm under pressure
Excellent classroom management
Effective listening
Schedule creation and
maintenance
Effectively work with parents

EXPERIENCE
01/2022 to Current Long-Term Substitute Teacher
August Ahrens Elementary School － Waipahu, HI
Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social
skills.
Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding
of material.
Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to
identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.

08/2021 to 11/2021 Practicum Teacher

Ewa Beach Elementary School － Ewa Beach, HI
Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include
immersive activities for student engagement.
Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas
requiring improvement.
Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students
and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and
responsibilities.
Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused
instructional strategies and hands-on activities.

01/2021 to 05/2021 Practicum Teacher

Kaimiloa Elementary － Ewa Beach, HI
Grade 4 - Mrs. Kawelo
Worked with main classroom instructor to devise creative activities for
students.
Employed wide range of teaching techniques to enhance student
learning.
Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain
 order among students.

08/2020 to 12/2020 Practicum Teacher

Maili Elementary － Waianae, HI
Grade 6 - Mr. Yokote
Developed and implemented lesson plans for 24 students in Social Studies.
Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads, and computers to
address common core goals.

12/2015 to 05/2019 Pre K Teacher

Iroquois Point Preschool － Ewa Beach, HI
Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum
addressing learning styles.
Administered and documented results of student assessments.

09/2013 to 06/2014 Teacher Assistant Substitute

Suffolk Public Schools － Suffolk, VA
Taught small groups of students in foundational material.
Modeled activities for students struggling to understand written
instructions.
Provided one-on-one assistance and tutoring to students requiring
additional help.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

08/2010 Associate of Arts: Elementary Education
Skagit Valley College － Mount Vernon, WA

Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education

University of Hawaii - West Oahu － Kapolei, HI

Some College (No Degree)

Honolulu Community College － Honolulu, HI
Completed professional development within the Hawaii Department of
Human Services Early Childhood Registry as a qualified Teacher through
Pace workshops.