Ira Johnson

Meet Ira Johnson - Expert Middle School Mathematics and English Tutor

Ira Johnson III brings 14 years of passionate teaching experience and a highly versatile, data-driven teaching style to help students in grades $6^{th}$ through $8^{th}$ increase concentration, participation, and progress toward accountability. With a Bachelors of Art in General Studies from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Praxis I and Praxis II certifications in Middle School Mathematics, Mr. Johnson specializes in evaluating and assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of teaching activities while developing innovative and effective methods for instructional improvements.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Middle School Mathematics (Grades 6-8, Certified)

  • Middle School Science (Grades 6-8)

  • Middle School English (Grades 6-8)

  • Middle School Health (Grades 6-8)

  • Educational Test & Measurement Theories (Specialty Area)

  • Curriculum Evaluation & Design (Specialty Approach)

Teaching Philosophy:

"I routinely adjust my teaching method to more interactive/participative, learner-focused, and content-driven methods to better address the different learning styles of the students."

What Makes Ira Special:

  • Instructional Versatility: Taught four core subjects (Mathematics, English, Science, Health) to middle school students for over 14 years.

  • Data-Driven Assessment: Routinely analyzes performance data to understand trends and evaluate student knowledge to determine advancement.

  • Curriculum Design Expert: Skilled in identifying learning and development gaps and designing curricula, including drafting education materials and examinations for over 120 students annually.

  • Innovative Methods: Develops and recommends revisions to programs to meet student needs, utilizing interactive projects and modern e-learning tools (Zoom, WebEx, video/audio production).

  • Masterful Understanding: Possesses a masterful understanding of educational test and measurement theories, principles, methods, and procedures.

Education & Achievements:

  • Bachelors of Art in General Studies, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

  • Praxis I and Praxis II Middle School Mathematics Certification

  • Secondary School Educator for 14+ years (Current)

  • Successfully managed and assessed student performance for over 120 students each year

  • Provided technical guidance to streamline continuation of educational content via Zoom and WebEx during the Covid-19 crisis

  • Consistently receives positive teacher evaluations from students, co-workers, and evaluators

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