26493 E. University Dr. Apt. 1331 • Aubrey, Tx. 76227
940.366.6223 • jjohnston5@twu.edu
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences December 2017 Minor: Education Texas Woman’s University - Denton Texas
Family and Consumer Sciences Composite Certification November 2017
EDUCATION RELATED EXPERIENCE
Long-term Substitute: Braswell High School January 2018 – Current • Implemented classroom management techniques. • Prepared lessons in accordance with TEKS for diverse learners in grades 9-12. • Created a personal grading sheet to track student progress. • Created assessments tiered to individual student ability. • Worked closely with coworkers to ensure a successful transition. Student Teaching: Ryan High School October 2017- December 2017 Denton, Texas • Learning to work with seniors in high school. • Learning how to collaborate with teachers from other schools in the district. • Learning how to incorporate guest speakers from the community. • Learning how to facilitate a food science lab. Student Teaching: Navo Middle School August 2017- October 2017 Aubrey, Texas • Taught three subjects to seventh and eighth grade classes of thirty students. • Developed age appropriate classroom management strategies. • Met with parents and outlined goals for each class. • Used classroom chrome books to incorporate technology on a regular basis. • Created lesson plans, worksheets, presentations, and activities. • Individualized lessons according to students’ interests, strengths and needs. Volunteer at the Elementary Academy of Science and Technology (E.A.S.T.) June 2017 Fairbanks, Alaska • Worked with children from various backgrounds that do not normally have access to the learning experience E.A.S.T. provides. • Assisted teachers from the area in the food science and sewing science classes. • Attended end of camp debriefing meeting to discuss future teaching strategies. Early Field Experience: Gainesville High School Spring 2017 Gainesville, Texas • Observed student learning. • Observed the input of instructional techniques, assessment and classroom management. • Completed an investigation on the accountability ratings of the high school. • Completed an analysis of the classroom environment. • Analyzed a specific lesson plan taught by the mentor teacher. • Discussed specific school data with mentor teacher and applied it within the classroom. Jessica Johnston 940.366.6223 • jjohnston5@twu.edu Page 2
Volunteer for Junior Achievement of Dallas: Hackberry Elementary Fall 2017
Little Elm, Texas • Followed and adapted lesson plans to teach students about work readiness at a local, national, and global level. • Worked with English Language Learners at a variety of levels. • Reinforced mentor teacher’s classroom management plan. Childcare Attendant at Denali Bible Chapel Summer of 2015 Fairbanks, Alaska • Facilitated active play and learning of children from infancy to age two. • Worked with parents to learn needs of every child. • Created activities for a variety of age groups and ability levels for eight children.
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Server at The Pump House Summers of 2015-2017 Fairbanks, Alaska • Worked at a historical, family owned restaurant during peak season. • Reinforced ability to thrive under pressure. • Created a network with individuals from all over the nation and world. Server at Chili’s April 2010 – May 2017 Lewisville, Texas • Progressed through varying positions of increased responsibility. • Built relationships with peers and managers to work as an effective team. • Built relationships with customers and gained regulars to ensure success of the company. • Gained knowledge that is prevalent to family and consumer sciences such as, food management, financial planning, time management and work simplification.
ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Student Volunteer for BOO at the U, a celebration of Halloween October 2017 Spirit for families of the Denton community • Attendee of the Texas AAFCS Northeast District Meeting: October 2017 Imagine the Future of the FCS Profession • Volunteer at E.A.S.T June 2017 • Family Sciences Association, Historian Fall 2016 - Spring 2017 • Member of the American Association of Family and Consumer April 2016 – Current Sciences • Student Volunteer at the Texas Council on Family Relations April 2016 Conference • Volunteer childcare attendant at Denali Bible Chapel Summer 2015 • Family Sciences Association Spring 2014 – Current