About
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My name is Michelle Johnson, and I am a South Carolina native. I have spent roughly 10 years in the world of education, coaching, mentoring, and volunteering. I previously taught middle sc... hool for six years. I eventually became a mentor to first year teachers, coaching them through lesson planning and behavioral management. I am extremely passion about working with and helping people to achieve their highest potential. This passion has led me to pursue a career in Clinical Counseling, as I truly believe people already have the skills they need to succeed, they simply need to be guided and motivated.
My hobbies include biking, the outdoors, yoga, climbing, and most importantly, all things cooking. My favorite weekend includes a trip to the farmers market to pick out my own fruits and veggies for this upcoming week's meals. I love having deep conversations with my friends and loved ones over a delicious meal.read more
Experience
6th Grade Social Studies
Jerry Zucker Middle School
Aug 2018 - Jun 2022
Designed immersive Social Studies curriculum that emphasized critical thinking & inquiry
Instructor
Teach Charleston
May 2021 - Nov 2021
Conducted higher-ed seminars for adults seeking a teaching license in Charleston County School Distr... ict (CCSD) pertaining to educational pedagogy, curriculum design, behavioral management, instructional tools, and general guidelines. Assessed first year teachers’ mock lessons, including their written lesson plans, public speaking skills, and classroom management competencies, as set by CCSD’s 4.0 Rubric, as part of CCSD’s evaluation process. Facilitated weekly sessions with first-year teachers regarding Social Studies curriculum, professional development opportunities, state and school evaluations, and behavioral management strategiesread more
6th Grade Social Studies
Berkeley Middle School
Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
Designed immersive Social Studies curriculum to engage students of diverse learning abilities, inclu... ding ESOL, LD/ED, and
Honors, later attaining Berkeley Middle’s highest 6th grade Social Studies PASS Scores of 2017 as a first year teacherread more