- 1. CANDACE JOHNSON Let your light shine! Teaching Mini
Portfolio
2. TABLE OF CONTENT Who is Candace Johnson Teaching Philosophy
Teaching Experience Sample of Teaching Lessons Formative
Observation Reports and Summative Conference Form School
Involvement Resume References 3. CANDACE JILL JOHNSON I was born
and raised in Duluth, MN. I was very active in sports and clubs
growing up. I enjoyed playing basketball, softball, golf, and
running track. I was involved in leadership groups and community
volunteer programs throughout my school years. I graduated from the
College of St. Scholastica with an elementary K-6 licensure and a
coaching certification. I moved to Blaine, MN after getting married
and worked for 4 years as a teacher in the Anoka Hennepin School
District. I took a leave from teaching after starting my family and
now am the proud mother to 4 children: ages 7, 11, 14, and 15. I
continue to coach youth sports and volunteer as a youth leader at
my church. I have recently went back to teaching and worked as a
substitute teacher in the Elk River School District for 2 years and
2012-13 school year in the Anoka Hennepin School District as a
Supplemental Teacher. I love children and teaching is my passion. I
enjoy helping students find that special spark and light that
shines within them. Favorites Color: Yellow Sport: Basketball &
Hockey Place: Lake Activity: Running, Organizing, Decorating 4.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY As a teacher my number one goal is to gain
leverage for the students I teach, the staff I collaborate with,
and the community I serve. I will do this by using my assets, my
time, and my resources for their benefit. I believe that all
children have special gifts and abilities that need fostering and
that by helping students see that they are important and smart,
they will be able to tap into their true potential as academic
learners and successful members of society. One of the attributes I
feel is necessary in being an outstanding teacher is being a good
listener. Taking the time to hear what students have to say and
valuing and encouraging their questions helps develop confident
learns. It is also integral in successful lesson planning,
interventions, and assessment. I do lots and lots of listening to
this cutie! 5. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Anoka Hennepin School District -
Hamilton Elementary-Coon Rapids, MN Supplemental Programs Teacher,
August 2012- May 2013 Add+Vantage Math Recovery Teacher (AVMR)
Efficiently and effectively assessed students current
understandings of number concepts, number words/numerals,
structuring numbers, and addition/subtraction skills and modified
instructional tasks to meet the needs of a diverse range of
students. Leveled Literacy Intervention Teacher (LLI) Provided
small group balanced literacy intervention to students who needed
intensive support to achieve grade level competency. Organized and
Facilitated LLI Inventory and Data Entry School-Wide Title
Administered Developmental Reading Assessment and Math Recovery
Assessment to students K-5 Introduced and Implemented One Book One
School for I Love to Read Month Planned and Implemented School Wide
Family Reading and Math Night Elk River School District - Elk
River, MN Substitute Teacher, September 2009 June 2012 Anoka
Hennepin School District - Johnsville Elementary - Blaine, MN Title
1 Teacher, August 1997 - June 2000 Anoka Hennepin School District -
5 Elementary Schools within the District First Grade Teacher,
August 1996 June 1997 Taught enrichment reading and mathematics to
kindergarten and first grade students. 6. MATH LESSON PLAN AND
OBSERVATION 7. SCHOOL INVOLEMENT Family Reading Night I love to
READ!! Double Click Slide to View BEGINNING MIDDLE END RETELL The
information needed to do a successful comprehensive story retelling
in grades K-1 8. SUMMATIVE CONFERENCE FORM 9. RESUME 10. REFERENCES
11. THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO VIEW MY TEACHING PORTFOLIO.
Candace Johnson [email protected] 763-227-3368 763-274-0099
