Jessica Johnston
26493 E. University Dr. Apt. 1331 • Aubrey, Tx. 76227
940.366.6223 • jjohnston5@twu.edu
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences December 2017
Minor: Education
Texas Woman’s University - Denton Texas
Family and Consumer Sciences Composite Certification November 2017
EDUCATION RELATED EXPERIENCE
Long-term Substitute: Braswell High School January 2018 – Current
• Implemented classroom management techniques.
• Prepared lessons in accordance with TEKS for diverse learners in grades 9-12.
• Created a personal grading sheet to track student progress.
• Created assessments tiered to individual student ability.
• Worked closely with coworkers to ensure a successful transition.
Student Teaching: Ryan High School October 2017- December 2017
Denton, Texas
• Learning to work with seniors in high school.
• Learning how to collaborate with teachers from other schools in the district.
• Learning how to incorporate guest speakers from the community.
• Learning how to facilitate a food science lab.
Student Teaching: Navo Middle School August 2017- October 2017
Aubrey, Texas
• Taught three subjects to seventh and eighth grade classes of thirty students.
• Developed age appropriate classroom management strategies.
• Met with parents and outlined goals for each class.
• Used classroom chrome books to incorporate technology on a regular basis.
• Created lesson plans, worksheets, presentations, and activities.
• Individualized lessons according to students’ interests, strengths and needs.
Volunteer at the Elementary Academy of Science and Technology (E.A.S.T.) June 2017
Fairbanks, Alaska
• Worked with children from various backgrounds that do not normally have access to the
learning experience E.A.S.T. provides.
• Assisted teachers from the area in the food science and sewing science classes.
• Attended end of camp debriefing meeting to discuss future teaching strategies.
Early Field Experience: Gainesville High School Spring 2017
Gainesville, Texas
• Observed student learning.
• Observed the input of instructional techniques, assessment and classroom management.
• Completed an investigation on the accountability ratings of the high school.
• Completed an analysis of the classroom environment.
• Analyzed a specific lesson plan taught by the mentor teacher.
• Discussed specific school data with mentor teacher and applied it within the classroom.
Jessica Johnston
940.366.6223 • jjohnston5@twu.edu
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Volunteer for Junior Achievement of Dallas: Hackberry Elementary Fall 2017
Little Elm, Texas
• Followed and adapted lesson plans to teach students about work readiness at a local,
national, and global level.
• Worked with English Language Learners at a variety of levels.
• Reinforced mentor teacher’s classroom management plan.
Childcare Attendant at Denali Bible Chapel Summer of 2015
Fairbanks, Alaska
• Facilitated active play and learning of children from infancy to age two.
• Worked with parents to learn needs of every child.
• Created activities for a variety of age groups and ability levels for eight children.
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Server at The Pump House Summers of 2015-2017
Fairbanks, Alaska
• Worked at a historical, family owned restaurant during peak season.
• Reinforced ability to thrive under pressure.
• Created a network with individuals from all over the nation and world.
Server at Chili’s April 2010 – May 2017
Lewisville, Texas
• Progressed through varying positions of increased responsibility.
• Built relationships with peers and managers to work as an effective team.
• Built relationships with customers and gained regulars to ensure success of the company.
• Gained knowledge that is prevalent to family and consumer sciences such as, food
management, financial planning, time management and work simplification.
ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Student Volunteer for BOO at the U, a celebration of Halloween October 2017
Spirit for families of the Denton community
• Attendee of the Texas AAFCS Northeast District Meeting: October 2017
Imagine the Future of the FCS Profession
• Volunteer at E.A.S.T June 2017
• Family Sciences Association, Historian Fall 2016 - Spring 2017
• Member of the American Association of Family and Consumer April 2016 – Current
Sciences
• Student Volunteer at the Texas Council on Family Relations April 2016
Conference
• Volunteer childcare attendant at Denali Bible Chapel Summer 2015
• Family Sciences Association Spring 2014 – Current
