Dawn W. Johns
Richmond
Summary
Passionate and energetic elementary teacher focused on instilling the love of reading and writing in young learners. Committed to provide equity and a sense of community to all learners. Experienced with creating engaging and inclusive lesson plans for fourth-grade students. Utilizes effective classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment. Track record of fostering student growth through differentiated instruction and collaborative activities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Second and Fourth Grade Teacher
Holladay Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
- Teaching a diverse group of students, including high population of English as Language learners and Exceptional Education students
- Grade level chair in second and fourth grade (current)
- Acting as Teacher Leader Ambassador for social studies curriculum
- Dual Language Immersion Teacher in second grade, 2023-2024
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
Pinchbeck Elementary School
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Taught diverse groups of students, including identified gifted learners, English Language learners, and Exceptional Education students
- Met the needs of students through socio-emotional learning, hands on math, and small reading groups
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Grade level chair, acting as a support and liaison to fifth grade team
- Participated in Leader in Me / 7 Habits of Happy Kids program
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
Seven Pines Elementary School
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Taught and worked in a collaborative setting
- Acted as SCA sponsor
- Represented my grade level on Sunshine/Social Committee
- Met the needs of students through hands on math, small reading groups, and interactive, project-based science
Fourth Grade Teacher
New Bridge Elementary
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Taught in a small class setting to meet the needs of students who were not successful in "traditional" classroom settings.
- Trained in and taught reading comprehension skills using the Soar to Success program.
- Worked closely with resource specialists to develop enriched curriculum.
Education
National Board-Certified Teacher - Early/Middle Child Literacy
11.2025
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.2001
Master's Degree in Early Education - undefined
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.2001
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
Affiliations
- NCTE National Council for Teaching English, 2022
- VSRA Virginia State Reading Association, 2015
Special Recognition
Henrico County Yay of the Day 2020, Henrico Citizen Henrico’s Top Teachers 2019, Gilman Teacher of the Year, Pinchbeck Elementary, 2015-2016
Other Professional Experience
- Current social studies curriculum writer for Henrico County
- Completed training in Virginia Literacy Partnerships- Evidence Based Literacy Instruction, 2024
- SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) microcredential, Henrico County, September 2022-February 2024
- Participated in VCIC (Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities) Educational Equity Training, 2021
- Textbook Reviewer, 2021, Five Ponds Press, Level 5 All Around Us
- Clinical Faculty, Virginia Commonwealth University, mentored student teachers 2010-2020
- Completed training through Henrico County EL Teacher Leaders 2019
- Mentor Coordinator 2019-2020
- Led professional development on effective vocabulary instruction
- Led Schoolwide Book Club
- VRSA Conference 2015
- Participated in VISTA (Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement), Virginia Commonwealth University 2013-2014
Timeline
Second and Fourth Grade Teacher
Holladay Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
Pinchbeck Elementary School
01.2014 - 01.2022
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
Seven Pines Elementary School
01.2006 - 01.2014
Fourth Grade Teacher
New Bridge Elementary
01.2002 - 01.2006
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master's Degree in Early Education - undefined
Virginia Commonwealth University