Expertise:
Emotional support in an academic setting
Education Degrees:
Graduate Level Coursework; Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education (1996)
Number Of Years In Profession:
16
Number Of Years In Current Position:
8
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his patience, determination, and ability to control children who have severe behavioral and learning problems.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession while searching for a job as a learning support teacher; there was an opening for an emotional support teacher, so he capitalized on the opportunity.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Monitoring students; Directing students to their classrooms; Tutoring on an as-needed basis; Helping students work through their emotional issues
Education Certifications:
Certified Emotional Support Teacher
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Johnson intends to obtain a master's degree and work toward eventually becoming a supervisor of a program for disabled children.