Jessica J.

Johnson
STEAM TEACHER Career Objective
“I approach life from the perspective of a lifelong learner, teacher, and active

Contact Info participant. My passion is working with people and my goal is to apply the skills

(619) 704 6734 I have learned in education, the arts, traveling and my life experiences to my

teaching practice. I hope to continue my development by working within a

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team to develop academic excellence as well as continue to broaden my own
San Diego, California
professional development while bringing positive changes to my community. .”
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Credentials and Certifications Education

CDE National Board Certification candidate, projected clear date 2025 National University - Class of 2016
Masters of Education
National University - 2019
CLAD Multiple Subjects Clear Credential Naropa University - Class of 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Columbia University - 2012
TEFL-C Certification

TEFL Institute 2012

TEFL Certification

Career Progression & Accomplishments

2018 - PRESENT
HAWKING STEAM CHARTER 2
Classroom Teacher - letters of recommendation

Lead teacher years 2021 - present

Grades served:
elementary: 4th, 5th,
middle school: 7th (Art, Social Studies and Math)
Committee work:
Student Council
Curriculum
Compensation
Professional Accomplishments: Granted scholarship to gain national board teaching certification, Teaching mentor to several
teachers onsite, Each year work to align a field trip with NGSS content and have gained several grants to take students on trips to
the San Diego Zoo and Universal Studios, 22-23 school year 7th grade Art project: created a fundraising auction event selling
student art for our Spring EXPO gaining funds to be used for student needs for projects moving forward.
Professional Development: MTSS, COTA, GLAD, Kagen, Eureka, AVID, Project Based Learning, Achieve 3000, Swivl, SMART Tech,
Niroga Dynamic Mindfulness, Fezter reading and writing strategies, and others.
 Career Progression & Accomplishments (continued)
2018 - PRESENT
HAWKING STEAM CHARTER 2 (CONTINUED)
Classroom Teacher - letters of recommendation

Professional characteristics:
Collaborative and innovation and a leader in PLC and other PD meetings assuring our students' needs
are met effectively and consistently.
Specialize in differentiation, interdisciplinary content implementation, social emotional connections.
Ensure learners are engaged in learning through exploration, discover and problem solving.
Implement curriculum in a Project Based Learning environment emphasizing CCCSS and NGSS in an
interdisciplinary and traditional hybrid style delivering STEAM focused lessons.
Engage in the community in meaningful ways and work to personalize students' learning experience.
collaborate with caregivers and parents to ensure the success of all students.
Positive, creative and quickly develop an environment where students and peers feel safe to explore
and take risks
2016 - 2017
SAN YSIDRO SCHOOL DISTRICT
Classroom Impact STEM Teacher - letters of recommendation

Implemented new district wide program utilizing the PLTW© curriculum serving 4th, 5th and 6th graders.
Case Load: 13 classes, 333 Students, 5 school sites.
Collaborated with a team of peers to develop and implement a variety of district wide events throughout
the school year including a display of learning showcase and a presentation to the board of directors.
2015 - 2017
SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Visiting Teacher

Filled a 5th grade, 3rd grade and a 1st grade classroom vacancies as a long term teacher. Quickly built
relationships and successfully kept the students progressing in a positive academic direction.
Worked toward a collaborative and safe learning environment, by clearly defining student expectations,
in alignment with established classroom and school routines.
2016 - 2017
SAN DIEGO COUNTY OF EDUCATION
Visiting Teacher

Execute instructional study programs for incarcerated youth, pregnant minors, foster youth, expelled
teens, and chronically truant youth, students in drug treatment centers and group homes for neglected
or abused children, and homeless youth.

International Experience
2012 - 2014
DISNEY ENGLISH - BEIJING/GUANGZHOU CHINA
Language Learning Director

Promoted within the organization from Foreign Teacher to Senior Foreign Teacher/Disney Trainer to
Language Learning Director. Ensured consistency in academic excellence by observing lessons regularly
and constructively coaching academic staff in terms of instructional strategies and learning
environments.
Worked on developing a company wide implementation of curriculum to ensure learners ability to meet
their academic learning goals.