Laura Johnson

I am an enthusiastic and dedicated early years educator with six years of hands-on experience in implementing Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and British curriculum approaches. Adept at creating vibrant and inclusive learning spaces that encourage young learners to explore, discover, and develop their unique abilities, with a proven track record of fostering holistic development through a blend of structured and child-led learning experiences. I'm committed to creating a strong foundation for lifelong learning and a genuine love for education. Seeking to contribute my diverse curriculum expertise and nurturing approach to a dynamic educational setting dedicated to early childhood development.

Skills

• Experience in implementing Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and British curriculum approaches
• Ability to create vibrant and inclusive learning spaces
• Strong knowledge of child development and learning theories
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Observation and evaluation of student performance
• Ability to design and execute engaging lesson plans tailored to different learning styles
• Open and transparent communication with parents
• Continuous learning and professional development
• Collaboration and teamwork

Licenses and certifications

• "Loose Parts" training at Blossom Nursery - March 2022
• "Pediatric First Aid with CPR and AED" at HSS Health and Safety Solutions - October 2022
• Immersive on-the-job Montessori training
• 160 Hour TEFL
• 40 Hour Advanced TEFL Teaching Online

● Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences in accordance with Babilou/ Blossom Curriculum (British Foundation framework), In the moment planning, child led approach.
● Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs by designing and executing engaging lesson plans tailored to different learning styles.
● Observe and evaluate student's performance and development, creating individual and personalized reports.
● Maintained open and transparent communication with parents through regular updates, including parent-teacher conferences to discuss student development.
● Keeping up to date with developments in teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.
● Pursued continuous learning opportunities to enhance teaching methodologies, as well as sharing knowledge and expertise with colleagues through collaborative professional development activities
● Established a positive and inclusive learning environment that promoted active participation while fostering a sense of community within the classroom, emphasizing teamwork and cooperation.

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
BA (Hons) Photography 2:1

RUNSHAW COLLEGE
Graphic Design: B Photography: A
Business Studies: B English Combined: A

LOSTOCK HALL HIGHSCHOOL
11 GSCEs A*-C Including math, science, English and history