JOANNA D. L.

GOODWIN
New Jersey, USA ▪ goodwinj7@yahoo.com ▪ 973-945-0926 ▪ Skype: live:joannag_35

EDUCATOR
Perceptive, creative teaching professional with a passionate commitment to students’ social and cognitive
development. Combine outstanding motivational and leadership skills to successfully address and overcome
learning and behavioral issues. Able to capture students’ attention and interest throughout the learning process
in order to facilitate retention of class material. Skilled in the design of challenging, enriching, and innovative
activities that address students’ diverse needs. Active team member who effectively collaborates and establishes
quality relationships with staff, students and parents. Areas of expertise include:

▪ Balanced Literacy Program ▪ Google Docs; MS Office Suite

▪ Classroom Management ▪ Moodle; Canvas
▪ Learning Styles / Differentiation ▪ Zoom; Skype
▪ Student Assessment & Motivation ▪ Netiquette
▪ Curriculum Design & Development ▪ Multicultural Education

EDUCATION

Graduate Certificate in E-Learning and Online Teaching (GPA 4.0) (2017 – Present)
(Online Program) University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI

M.Ed. in Reading with Reading Specialization and Supervisory Certifications (GPA 3.9) (2014 - 2017)
(Blended Program) Centenary University, Hackettstown, NJ

Bachelor of Arts: French (GPA 3.4)

Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ

National French Honor Society (Pi Delta Phi); Outstanding Achievement in French Language and Literature Award

Professional Licenses:
NJ Elementary School Teacher (N-8), NJ Teacher of the Handicapped (K-12) (GPA 3.6)
College of St. Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ

Highly Qualified in Mathematics, Science, Reading & Language Arts

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI 9/2019 – present

Co-facilitate and co-teach graduate level online course, Reading in the Content Areas, K-12

Tutor Doctor, NJ 9/2019 – present

Online instructor for elementary through high school grade levels

Kumon Learning Center, Mt. Olive, NJ 12/2013 – 4/2016

Mathematics and Reading Teacher
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Mount Olive Middle School, Budd Lake, NJ 9/2014 – 6/2015

Special Education Teacher – (long term substitute – 6th grade)
Modified and co-taught the language arts curriculum in an inclusive classroom.

Green Hills School, Greendell, NJ 3/2014 - 6/2014

Instructional Assistant – (4th grade)
Taught one-on-one and small groups science, social studies, and language arts in an inclusive setting.

TGA – Whippany, NJ 5/2013 - 10/2013

Golf Instructor (Kindergarten – 8th grade)

Bernards Twp. Middle School, Basking Ridge, NJ 3/2007 - 6/2010

Special Education Teacher (6th and 7th grades)
Taught science curriculum to 6th grade students with learning disabilities in the resource room. Supported 6th
and 7th grade students with learning disabilities in all academic areas, as well as taught them skills such as
keyboarding, time management, note-taking, reading strategies, organization, and test-taking. As an In-class
Support Teacher, modified and implemented 6th and 7th grade Science, Math, English, and Communication Arts
curriculums. Designed PowerPoint presentations and utilized Tablet PC as an effective mode of instruction.

▪ Maintained on-going communication with parents through emails and comments in TAC software.
▪ Implemented an after-school behavioral modification program.
▪ Successfully completed 233 professional development hours in 3 years.

Mendham Twp. Middle School, Brookside, NJ 9/2001 - 6/2002

Special Education Teacher
Created and implemented Mathematics and Study Skills curriculums for 7th grade students. Served as an In-
Class Support Teacher, collaborating with 6th and 7th grade mainstream teachers to create and teach programs
aligned with core curriculum content standards in Language Arts, Science, and Math that integrated Language
Arts and technology. Supported students with learning disabilities by modifying core curriculum content
standards and instructional modalities involving cooperative learning, individualized, and differentiated
instruction.

▪ Assumed an after-school stipend post of Co-Director for three months to produce school musical;
able to reduce operating costs while increasing school revenue by designing and creating stage
scenery on personal time, thus allowing students to focus on marketing and publicizing the play to
generate higher ticket sales.
▪ Initiated active parental involvement through the use of journal correspondence and weekly
academic monitoring progress reports for at-risk students in order to update parents of their child’s
academic and social progress.
▪ Collaborated with a team of 5 teachers to design 7th grade study skills curriculum.
▪ Incorporated technology into curriculum by creating a school web page to keep parents up to date on
their children’s homework assignments and class projects.

Hopatcong High School, Hopatcong, NJ 9/1999 – 2/2001

Special Education Teacher
Designed and taught curriculum for self-contained classroom encompassing students in grades 9-12 functioning
academically between grade 3-6 levels. Provided instruction in all subject areas including integrated Language
Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Communication, Health, and Study Skills. In addition, taught Math
and Science to students of self-contained classroom. Served on the Special Education and Health Committees to
determine areas for improvement.
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▪ Successfully addressed and resolved conduct issues while increasing academic performance by
developing effective behavior management techniques whereby students collaborated with teacher
and teacher assistant to obtain goals, thus creating a pleasant classroom atmosphere.
▪ Provide on-going support and encouragement to students experiencing difficulties in preparing for
tests and meeting deadlines by providing after-school instruction and guidance.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Temporary office Assignments, Various locations 2002 - 2006

U.S. Patents Administrator / Administrative Coordinator, Data Entry clerk, Legal Secretary / Receptionist
▪ Expanded upon interpersonal skills and communication abilities by working within various industries
Including pharmaceutical, legal, financial, and manufacturing; gained greater insight into cultural
diversity, human behavior, and teaching to enhance personal strengths, thus benefitting the classroom
experience.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & VOLUNTARY WORK

▪ Literacy Volunteers of America ▪ International Literacy Association Conference, MO

▪ Differentiation for all Learners ▪ Teaching Adult Learners, TAFE, Western Australia