Laura Johnston
Rock Hill
Summary
Dedicated Spanish Teacher with a proven track record at South Pointe High School, excelling in curriculum development and classroom management. Spearheaded initiatives as World Languages Department Chair, enhancing student engagement and proficiency. Adept in language immersion techniques and team leadership, fostering a collaborative learning environment for both students and colleagues.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
South Pointe High School
Rock Hill
08.2006 - Current
- Designed and implemented comprehensive Spanish curriculum focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills.
- Instructed Spanish from level 1 to Advanced Placement, boosting student engagement and proficiency.
- Led department initiatives as World Languages Department Chair since August 2022.
- Conducted peer evaluations during year two 4.0 evaluations to uphold teaching standards.
- Mentored new teacher candidates and first-year educators to support professional development.
- Represented Rock Hill School District on the Olde English Consortium World Language Team since 2023.
Spanish Teacher
Great Falls High School
Great Falls
01.2004 - 06.2006
- Taught Spanish levels 1, 2, 3, and 4.
- Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum to teach students grammar, vocabulary, interpretive (reading and listening), presentational (writing and speaking), and interpersonal (conversational) skills.
- Served as Faculty Advisor for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Modern Languages (Spanish) And Secondary Education
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC12-2003
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Assessment strategies
- Classroom management
- Fluency in Spanish
- Instructional design
- Language immersion techniques
- Team leadership
- Cooperative learning strategies
- Technology implementation
- Presenting Professional Development strategies to colleagues
Certification
- National Board Certified 2008 - present
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year at Great Falls High School, 2006
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes Faculty Advisor, 2004-2006
- Student Council Faculty Advisor, 2009-2011
- World Language Department chair, 2022 - present
- Rock Hill School District representative on the Olde English Consortium World Language Board, 2023 - present
- Presented Professional Development sessions at the Olde English Consortium World Language Conference in 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
- Presented Professional Development session at the Southern Conference of Language Teachers (SCOLT) conference in 2024.
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
South Pointe High School
08.2006 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Great Falls High School
01.2004 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Modern Languages (Spanish) And Secondary Education
Winthrop University
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