Cynthia A.

Johnson
1409 West Boundary Street
Louisville, Georgia 30434
Tel: (478) 625-8295 (Home) (706) 799-6031(Cell)
Email: johnsonc@jefferson.k12.ga.us

OBJECTIVE

Passionate, dedicated educator seeking a clear renewable certificate as an elementary media
specialist in a public school.

CERTIFICATION

Certified to teach middle grades 4-8) English/language arts, reading and social studies.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

I have three years as a paraprofessional in an elementary school. Thirteen years of experience
teaching middle grades reading, English/language arts, Two years teaching middle grades social
studies and science.

Six years experience working as an elementary media specialist.

Extensive experience on school improvement committees, and after-school activities and
programs. Ten years mentoring novice teachers.

Employment History

School District, Jefferson County

Louisville Academy-Paraprofessional
Louisville, Georgia

March 1993-1996
My responsibility were as follows:
Assisting third grade teacher in regular daily activities
Grading student papers
Preparing daily activities for students recess
Supervising recess







Louisville Middle School - Middle Grades Teacher
Louisville, Georgia

July 1996 - May 2008

My responsibilities included:
Teaching eighth grade level social studies
Teaching seventh grade level English/language arts and reading
Teaching sixth grade level English/language arts and social studies
Teaching after school reading
Assigning and grading homework on a daily basis
Administering quizzes and tests on a weekly basis to test childrens knowledge of the
material
Providing one on one time with students who needed extra help
Mentor Teacher

Carver Elementary School - Media Specialist
Wadley, Georgia

August 2008 - Present

My responsibilities include:
Member of the schools administration team
Mentor Teacher
Processing and cataloging new books for the library
Creating labels for students reading for login
Teaching classes to grades 3-5 for information literacy
Partnering with teachers to plan instruction
Assist teachers with technology solutions when needed
Encouraging students to gain a love of reading and interest in books
Ordering and monitoring instructional supplies
Member of the school improvement team

August 2014 - Present
My responsibilities include:
Teacher of a Read 180 and System 44 class for grades 4-5

Achievements:

My achievements have included:
Voted teacher of the year for Louisville Middle School
Voted county teacher of the year for Jefferson County School District
Presenter at the Georgia Middle School Conference - 2005



Relevant Qualifications

Certified in middle school reading, english/language arts, and social studies

Bachelors Degree in Middle Grades Education from Georgia College and State
University Milledgeville, Georgia

Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Central Michigan University,

Specialists Degree in Teaching and Learning from Georgia Southern University,
Statesboro, Georgia

Interests:

I enjoy reading, dancing and singing in my church choir.