Shernice Johnson

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About Shernice Johnson

Hello! My name is Shernice Johnson. I am a Distinguished math teacher, currently looking to obtain a job as an elementary math dean, math consultant or a curriculum planner for elementary math. I have been teaching for nine years within a Charter school setting. I am a certified NYS teacher for grades 1-6. For three consecutive years 92% of my kids were proficient on the NYS 4th grade Math exam. I believe in the growth mindset; mistakes are proof that you are trying and learning. I believe that feedback is a gift and without feedback a person can become stagnated. 28% of females are currently working in the STEM field, out of 28% only 4% of those jobs are taken by African Americans. This is a problem that only we can fix. I want to be the change that people need to see within the STEM field. I adore teaching Math to kids. I never want to hear any of my students state “I am not a math person” I want my students to know that they can accomplish any and everything they set their minds to. You must meet a child where they are, to fully understand the whole child. You must listen to understand and not to respond. A child is a human. For a child to feel comfortable, safe, and successful, you must understand and teach the whole child not only the academics. Every child has capability to learn. It is our job as teachers to meet each child where they are. It takes big hearts to help shape little minds but is also takes little minds to help shape a big heart. I am confident that I can grow and become a terrific math dean, curriculum planner or math consultant. Skills:Exemplar knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google and NearpodClassroom management systems and databasesLeadership skillsExcellent communication and listening skillsStrong work ethicExceptional organizational skillsCreativityAttention to detailConflict resolution and solution orientated skillsCritical thinking skillsPatienceWarm and demanding