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Deborah Johnston

Fivemiletown,Mid Ulster

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong focus on team collaboration and student engagement. Skilled in individualised instruction, promoting inclusivity and diversity to create an enriching learning environment. Committed to fostering educational growth and inclusivity, aiming to leverage skills in a dynamic educational setting.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Primary Teacher P3/4/5 (2 Days per week)

Milltown P.S. (EA)
Banbridge , Down
10.2013 - Current

Promoted front line customer services for diverse audiences, achieving high levels of engagement.

Leveraged ICT systems/applications in the workplace to enhance operational effectiveness.

Created lesson plans that catered to different student abilities, driving academic success.

Worked collaboratively with internal and external customers to meet shared goals.

Maintained a positive classroom atmosphere by managing behaviour with clear disciplinary guidelines.

Facilitated usage of academic library resources, focusing on accelerated reader initiatives.

Experience of managing classroom assistants/support staff and teaching staff for improved instructional support.

Implemented personalised teaching strategies for SEN students, promoting inclusivity.

Substitute Teacher

EA
Northern Ireland
09.2010 - Current
  • Promoted active participation in class discussions to enhance student engagement.
  • Created tailored learning plans for students with special educational needs.
  • Facilitated interactive lessons to clarify subject matter

Literacy Support Teacher

Waringstown Primary School EA
Waringstown , Co Armagh
08.2014 - 11.2020

Partnered with Literacy Coordinators to support literacy improvement efforts.
Contributed to DATA meetings centred on analysing PTE scores.
Worked closely with teachers to create individualised lesson plans for varying student capabilities.

Education

BEd (Hons) Art and Design - Primary Teaching

Stranmillis University College
Belfast
09.2006 - 07.2010

Masters of the Arts - Early Childhood Studies

Queens University
Belfast
09.2000 - 07.2012

A-Levels - English Literature, Art and Design, Religious Studies

Lurgan College
Lurgan
09.2004 - 06.2006

AS Level - Home Economics

Lurgan College
Lurgan
09.2004 - 06.2006

GCSEs - Art and Design, Religious Studies

Lurgan College
Lurgan
09.2002 - 06.2004

GCSEs - English Literature, English Language and Double Award Science

Lurgan College
09.2002 - 06.2004

GCSEs - Mathematics, French and History

Lurgan College
Lurgan
09.2002 - 06.2004

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Student engagement
  • Individualised instruction
  • Promoting inclusivity and diversity

Timeline

Literacy Support Teacher

Waringstown Primary School EA
08.2014 - 11.2020

Primary Teacher P3/4/5 (2 Days per week)

Milltown P.S. (EA)
10.2013 - Current

Substitute Teacher

EA
09.2010 - Current

BEd (Hons) Art and Design - Primary Teaching

Stranmillis University College
09.2006 - 07.2010

A-Levels - English Literature, Art and Design, Religious Studies

Lurgan College
09.2004 - 06.2006

AS Level - Home Economics

Lurgan College
09.2004 - 06.2006

GCSEs - Art and Design, Religious Studies

Lurgan College
09.2002 - 06.2004

GCSEs - English Literature, English Language and Double Award Science

Lurgan College
09.2002 - 06.2004

GCSEs - Mathematics, French and History

Lurgan College
09.2002 - 06.2004

Masters of the Arts - Early Childhood Studies

Queens University
09.2000 - 07.2012
Deborah Johnston