Jordon Johnson
Guangzhou
Summary
Creatively minded, fun, and energetic teacher with 10+ years of international teaching experience, focusing on the developmental needs of his students. Employs a multitude of approaches and strategies to encourage and nurture children's social, emotional, and academic well-being. Strong track record of implementing curriculum standards while maintaining student centered principles and practice.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Homeroom Teacher
Yew Wah International Education School/ Guangzhou
08.2023 - Current
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, monitoring individual growth and providing feedback for improvement.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Promoted a safe and positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and enforcing consistent discipline.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure all students could succeed academically.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Primary Teacher
Footprints International School
08.2021 - Current
- Delivering Cambridge International Primary Curriculum and learner outcomes at a well-respected International School
- Creating and delivering custom learning engagements fusing IB approaches with traditional common core pedagogy
- Fostering learners' academic and personal growth while specialising in literacy acquisition with extremely high documented results
PYP International Homeroom Teacher
AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Delivered IB PYP academic strategies and ethos to students at a highly recognized international school
- Created and delivered IB content while maintaining ACARA standards
- Fostered learners' academic and personal growth through positive reinforcement and inquisitive challenges
IB PYP Teacher
HONG QIAO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Delivered IB PYP academic strategies and ethos to students at a highly recognised international school
- Fostered students' academic and personal growth through positive reinforcement and inquisitive challenges
- Created and delivered IB content while maintaining common core standards
- Led grade level team and assisted new faculty members into school roles
- Applied new teaching strategies and pedagogical methodology to accelerate literacy in existing students on a grade-wide level with outstanding measured results (DRA)
K1 Kindergarten International Homeroom Teacher
LADDER JIMEI
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
- Instructed heterogeneous classes, adapting teaching methods to align with individual students' varied needs and interests
- Provided a wide variety of materials, resources, and activities for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play with a focus on promoting physical, mental, and social development
Director of Studies
EDUCATION FIRST - KIDS AND TEENS
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Implemented and maintained academic standards
- Managed the scheduling of over 60 academic and support staff members
- Planned and implemented corporate academic strategies and products - Assessed school production and development and adapted both business and teaching strategies in accordance with Key Performance Indicators
- Trained, assessed, and provided feedback with mutual action plans to ensure academic staff's continual development
Teacher/Senior Teacher
EDUCATION FIRST - KIDS AND TEENS CHINA
04.2012 - 03.2014
- Provided English Language Arts acquisition instruction to second language learners aged 3 to 18 years
- Planned and delivered lessons for varying levels of language proficiency
- Assisted the DOS with the development and marketing of courses while facilitating the induction of sales and teaching staff the practices of the training center
- Organized, administered, and ensured the quality of placement testing and assessments of prospective new students
- Delivered high-quality demonstrative lessons for potential new clients
- Trained and mentored new members of the faculty
- Substituted for the DOS (Director of Studies) in his absence
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Primary Education
University of Sunderland
UK05-2021
BA. (Hons) - Fine Art and Contemporary Media
University of Wales Newport
06.2009
Foundation Media and Design - Distinction
University of Wales
06.2009
Skills
- Creative lesson planning
- Student rapport
- Academic focus
- Classroom management
- Educational technology
- Professional development
References
- Justin Bisiker, Primary Principal, Footprints International, +855 15 620 768 | +855 17 222 084, justin.bisiker@footprintsschool.edu.kh
- Matthew Bristow, Western Co-Principal, YWIES Guangzhou, +86 020 6290 3388, matthew.bristow@ywies.com
Timeline
Primary Homeroom Teacher
Yew Wah International Education School/ Guangzhou
08.2023 - Current
Primary Teacher
Footprints International School
08.2021 - Current
PYP International Homeroom Teacher
AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
08.2020 - 06.2021
IB PYP Teacher
HONG QIAO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
08.2017 - 06.2020
K1 Kindergarten International Homeroom Teacher
LADDER JIMEI
06.2015 - 07.2017
Director of Studies
EDUCATION FIRST - KIDS AND TEENS
03.2014 - 06.2015
Teacher/Senior Teacher
EDUCATION FIRST - KIDS AND TEENS CHINA
04.2012 - 03.2014
BA. (Hons) - Fine Art and Contemporary Media
University of Wales Newport
Foundation Media and Design - Distinction
University of Wales
Post-Graduate Certificate - Primary Education
University of Sunderland
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