Resume
J E N C U L L E R T O N J O H N S O N
http://www.jencullertonjohnson.com
Self-directed, enthusiastic educator with a passionate commitment to student development and the learning experience. Skilled in the design of challenging, enriching, and innovative activities that address the diverse interests and needs of students. Possess outstanding communication skills, presents information in a variety of ways emphasizing relevance of class materials to the world beyond the classroom. Active team member who
effectively collaborates with all levels of staff members and establishes quality relationships with students
Experience in:
▪ Curriculum and Design ▪ Grant Writing ▪ Cooperative Learning
▪ T.A.P. Teacher ▪ Interactive Learning ▪ Classroom Management
▪ Student-Centered Learning ▪ Multicultural Awareness ▪ Teacher-led Workshops
Capabilities
▪ Teach English American and British Literature, Language Arts, and ESL grades for 6-12.
▪ Teach Spanish language and Ibero-hispanic cultures to Pre-K -12th grade
▪ Integrate technology into the curriculum supplementing class lectures and devolving students’ word processing and researching skills. Utilize the Internet for resources on currents events, history, and art to compliment learning experience.
▪ Incorporate constructivism philosophy of teaching into the classroom by implementing various student-centered learning methodologies significantly enhanced the classroom environment by acting as a facilitator to promote student leadership in initiating and creative a positive learning experience.
▪ Identify and analyze education trends and apply them to classroom curriculum and National Standards.
▪ Manage classroom behavior to maximize learning experience.
▪ Collaborate with teachers of other subjects to design cross-curriculum learning objectives.
▪ Engage parents to be active in their children’s education.
ACHIEVEMENTS
▪ Designed and implemented the Spanish curriculum for several age levels and grade levels at L.E.A.R.N. Charter School.
▪ Designed two After School programs, Vamos A Aprender and Poetry A Plenty for the Y.M.C.A. to be implemented at L.E.A.R.N. Charter School for different age levels and grade levels.
▪ Active Teacher in the Professional Development of Teachers through the TAP Program at L.E.A.R.N. Charter School.
▪ Launched an International Club fundraiser at Maria High School that netted $400 dollar profit, which in turn led to field trips and guest speakers.
▪ Taught ESL in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for 4 years in the United States and abroad.
▪ Implemented a middle-school news-writing program in partnership with the Los Angeles Daily News and moderated the student newspaper at Our Lady of Peace School.
▪ Directed a spelling-bee program that produced one regional finalist in the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
▪ Evaluated English teachers’ onsite for Asahi Mura Junior High Schools in Japan and helped design more effective teaching methods.
▪ Coordinated and facilitated the Theatre and Public Schools program, which promotes theatre awareness, cultural diversity, and a life-long appreciation for the arts. ▪ Launched an International Club fundraiser at Maria High School that netted $400 dollar profit, which in turn led to field trips and guest speakers. (2007)
▪ Researched and compiled Arab achievements in literature, science, and fine arts into a curriculum guidebook distributed to every public school and library in Chicago.
WORK HISTORY
2008- Present Lawndale Educational And Regional Network (L.E.A.R.N) Charter School, Chicago Illinois,
Teacher of the Spanish Program, Sole Instructor Grades Pre-K to 8th
2008-Present Y.M.C.A., Chicago Illinois,
After School Instructor Vamos a Aprender! Spanish Classes Grades 1-2 (2008)
Poetry A Plenty Poetry Writing Class Grades 4-8 (2009)
2006-2008 Maria High School, Chicago Illinois, Teacher
Taught the Senior English (Special education), US History (Juniors) Sociology (Seniors) Yearbook (Seniors) Race and Holocaust (Seniors) Spanish I, II & III
2005-2007 Morton East High School, Cicero, Illinois,
Night School English Teacher
Taught English III, English IV and English II
2003-2004 Our Lady of Peace School, Northridge, California,
Head English Teacher for Middle School
2003-2001 Asahi Mura Boards Of Education, Niigata, Japan,
Head English Teacher EFL/ESL Instruction for Grades PreK- 10th grade
2000-1999 Office of Language and Culture, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, Illinois,
Administrator
1998-1999 Loja Ecuador ESL/EFL Private Instructor
1997-1998 Buenos Aires, Argentina, ESL/EFL Private Instructor
EDUCATION
2008 to Present Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois
Master level coursework towards Type 75 certification, emphasis on School Management.
2004 to Present University of New Orleans Masters of Fine Arts (MFA Low Residency)
Concentration in Creative Non-Fiction Writing
1997 to 2000 Loyola University of Chicago, Masters of Education
Degree in Curriculum and Development
Emphasis on Character Education
Dual Illinois Certification in English/ Language Arts and Spanish Language, Grades 6-12
1990 to 1994 Indiana University at Bloomington, B.A.
Double Major in English Literature and Spanish Language
Certificate in Woman’s Studies
1991 Queen Mary’s College, University of London, London England (Summer)
Course work in British Literature and Law
1992 University of Chicago, Chicago Illinois Humanities Department
Course work in Creative Writing (Summer)
1993 Universidad de Madrid, Madrid Spain
Course work in Spanish Language and Iberian Culture (Summer)
1990/5 Universidad de Buenos Aires (Summers)
Coursework in Literature and translation for University of New Orleans
AWARDS & GRANTS
▪ Chicago Foundation for Education Award ($600) for curriculum and implementation of an elementary class called Afro-Latino Roots in Chicago. Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, Illinois (December 2009)
▪ Chicago Foundation for Education Fund Small Groups Award ($300) to participate and implement making Books across the curriculum. Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, Illinois (December 2009)
▪ University of New Orleans the Ambassador Award Scholarship ($500) to attend the Seminar on Mexican Literature, Translation, and Poetry at San Miguel de Allende, Mexcio for the University of New Orleans (2009)
▪ Frost Place Won the Albenor Teacher’s Scholarship ($900) to attend the Conference for Poetry and Teaching at The Frost Place in Franconia, New Hampshire (2008)
▪ Sister Thea Bowman Award, a Humanitarian award given by the African American Catholic Women’s Group for Excellence in the Community. (2007)
▪ National Committee for Community and Justice ($200) to establish an empowerment program for urban girls for Maria High School (2006)
▪ Skokie Holocaust Museum ($300) for Maria High School so 45 girls to travel and meet a Holocaust survivor. (2006)
▪ Illinois Arts Council, Artist Fellowship ($700) for Creative Non-Fiction for educational manuscript (2006)
▪ Indiana University Writer’s Conference ($200) Fellowship Creative Non-Fiction (2006)
PUBLICATIONS
Short Stories, Essays, & Poetry
Portland Review▪ Barcelona Review▪ Collected Stories Iris, University of Virginia ▪ Owen Wister, University of Wyoming ▪ Coe Review, Coe College ▪Sierra Nevada Review, Sierra Nevada College Freezerbox Review▪ Melcic Review ▪ Harpers Ferry Review▪ Amethyst▪ University of Notre Dame▪ Revista ContraTiempo
Books & Anthologies
Seeds of Change: The Wangari Maathai Story, Lee & Low Publishers (2010)
12 Dancing Princess Adaption of Barbie Mattel Screenplay, Publications International (2006)
Kiss Me Good Night (2004), Stenhouse Publishers
Editorial
Indiana Review, Indiana University, Fiction Reader (1994)
Verbi Ingresi, Hopeli Press, (1996)
ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES & MEMBERSHIPS
Board Member, SwitchBack Books.
Member, Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago, Illinois 2009
Member, Associated Writer’s Program, 2003-Present
Member, National English Teacher Association 1998–Present
Member, Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, 2006–present.
Member, National Organization of Women 1995–Present
Illinois Certification Type 9 for Language Arts, English, and Spanish (6-12)
California Certification for Language Arts, English, and Spanish (6-12)
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