LaQuisha Johnson

702) 517-6148
2675 South Nellis Blvd. Apt. 1012, Las Vegas, NV, 89121
Ljohnson6@interact.ccsd.net

Objective: To obtain a position as an Elementary School Teacher within Clark County
School District where I can utilize my abilities, knowledge, and experiences to provide
meaningful education to students.

Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Nevada State College, Henderson, Nevada, December 2014

Teaching Experience:
Student Teaching
Kirk L. Adams Elementary School, Las Vegas, Nevada
Inclusion Classroom, 3
rd
Grade
August-December 2014
Created lessons aligned to Common Core State Standards
Utilized Engage New York for math and reading
Collaborated with all 3
rd
grade teachers to coordinate instructional strategies
Kept a record of grades and attendance using Infinite Campus
Created and implemented an effective behavior management plan
Attended staff and grade level meetings.
Used ELMO and Smart board in classroom frequently
Implemented IEPs and Behavior Plans in the classroom

Work Experience:

Acelero Learning Clark County- Head Start Program: Assistant Teacher
July 2013-present
Work collaboratively with the teaching staff and Center Director to ensure the successful
operation of a classroom of children.
Uses knowledge of the principles of child growth and development to work with children
and communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Maintain a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive
social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote
development in all domains for children of all abilities.
Address challenging behaviors by observing to determine possible causes of the
behavior, implementing preventive measures, teaching the child new social and
communication skills and partnering with families to support the child at home.
Use observations of children and anecdotal notes to document childrens progress and
individualize curriculum.
Clark County School District: Para-Pro Avid Tutor, January 2011 - June 2011
Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.
Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or
reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage,
motivate, or build confidence in students.
Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic
performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.
Maintain records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school
performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.

Honors and Awards:
Millennium Scholarship recipient
STEP-UP Scholarship recipient
Ronald McDonald Scholarship recipient
Advanced Diploma

Skills/Courses
Basic Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PC, and Internet.
Praxis I
Praxis II -Elementary Education Instruction Practice & Application
Nevada Registry Member

References:

Lori Feher
Lori.Feher@nsc.edu
702-580-7801

Rebecca Johnson
Rjohnson@intectact.ccsd.net
Principal at Kirk L. Adams Elementary School

(702) 799-8800

Sophia Harris
Teacher at Kirk L. Adams Elementary School
slharris@interact.ccsd.net
(702) 275-5709