Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Overview
Volunteer Work
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Jóhannes Finnsson

Jóhannes Finnsson

S.E. Monroe

Summary

10+ years of experience in education and working with youth, children and adults. Strong leadership, innovation and relationship-building skills. Extensive experience in different cultural and socio-economic environments. Holistically minded and detail-oriented with a successful background in K-12 music, multiple elementary and middle school subjects, as well as special education, coaching and mentorship. Looking for a new teaching role with long-term potential.

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Runavík Preschool
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Collaborated within a team of 5 teachers and aides focused on individualized child development for all students, incl. gifted, autism spectrum, ADHD, trauma.
  • Planned and taught daily lessons in music and language arts (20 students).

Choir Director

Meinigheitshúsið Home Mission Church
03.2023 - 05.2024
  • Mixed 15 member three-part choir performing music with exciting contemporary rhythms.
  • Mentored individual choir members, providing personalized guidance on vocal technique, stage presence, and musicianship for improved performance quality.
  • Educated students on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.

Private Voice Teacher

Tórshavn Evening School
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Taught fundamentals such as airflow, resonance, and vocal techniques.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats, and music styles.
  • Taught performance approaches and techniques.
  • Provided specific feedback to students.
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.

Kindergarten Classroom Teacher

Runavík Public School
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Student growth and development, Faroese, Music, Special Education.
  • Delivered structured lessons (3 per week) on readiness skills by emphasizing rhythm, phonics, handwriting, as well as interpersonal skills.
  • Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress (weekly and monthly).
  • Lead daily music assemblies.
  • Frequent communication with support services, child protection officers, school leadership, and parents.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress for students with e.g. Autism spectrum, ADHD, Selective mutism.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Music Teacher

Haven Of Peace Academy
08.2017 - 12.2020
  • K-8 General Music / 8-12 Choir and Musical Theatre / 6-8 Service Learning.
  • Taught K-8 music lessons.
  • Organized and lead weekly school assemblies with primary, middle, and senior school.
  • Taught Service Learning and Mentor Groups.
  • Student bands grades 6-8 and 9-12.
  • Primary school Christmas musicals.
  • Middle school Easter music projects.
  • Organized concerts with musical participation of students, staff, parents, and guests.
  • Trained new music assistant.
  • Facilitated private musical instrument lessons taught by visiting teachers.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles for all students within the classroom environment incl. gifted, autism spectrum, ADHD, anxiety disorder.

Elementary/Middle School Teacher

Keldan Private School
08.2015 - 06.2017
  • Music K-4
  • English grades 4 and 7
  • Kindergarten language skills and Christian studies.
  • Science grade 4
  • PE grade 4
  • Special Education, mixed age. Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • After school care. Created a welcoming environment that promoted socialization and peer interaction among students.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.

Pre-School Teacher

Dagstovnurin Á Svangaskarði
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Organized and maintained a fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe and inspired.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Nourished and periodically assessed children's development.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.

Education

Endorsement, Public School Teacher - Religious Studies (Christianity & World Religions)

University of The Faroe Islands
Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Music Education

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR, USA
05.2014

Vocational Arts - Music, Bible And Worship, Voice Concentration

Nexus Institute of Creative Arts
Coventry, England
07.2008

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Enthusiastic Collaborator
  • Quick learner
  • Adaptability
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Multicultural Experience and Sensitivity
  • Differentiated Learning and Learning Strategies eg Senses and Styles
  • Team management, Oversight, Structure
  • Technology Integration - Proficiency in various applications and software
  • Fluent in English and Danish, conversational in Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Swahili
  • Music: Leading Worship, Choir, Band
  • Discipleship Training

Certification

  • TEAL certified at World TESOL Academy (expected July 2024)
  • Change Leadership, Menning.fo - November 2022
  • The Engaged Student, ACSI, 10.5 CPD - February 2018
  • Suicide Awareness, Child Maltreatment, Dyslexia, Parental Involvement, Arkansas Dept. of Education - February 2017

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Runavík Preschool
02.2024 - 07.2024

Private Voice Teacher

Tórshavn Evening School
10.2023 - 12.2023

Choir Director

Meinigheitshúsið Home Mission Church
03.2023 - 05.2024

Kindergarten Classroom Teacher

Runavík Public School
02.2022 - 02.2023

Music Teacher

Haven Of Peace Academy
08.2017 - 12.2020

Elementary/Middle School Teacher

Keldan Private School
08.2015 - 06.2017

Pre-School Teacher

Dagstovnurin Á Svangaskarði
08.2014 - 06.2015

Endorsement, Public School Teacher - Religious Studies (Christianity & World Religions)

University of The Faroe Islands

Bachelor of Science - Music Education

John Brown University

Vocational Arts - Music, Bible And Worship, Voice Concentration

Nexus Institute of Creative Arts

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Volunteer Work

  • Facilitator and teacher at PODAS Ekklesias Youth Discipleship School, Faroe Islands. 2014-2016.
  • Mentor at youth camps, Faroe Islands. 2002-2008.
  • Youth group leader at Home Mission Lutheran Church, Runavík, Faroe Islands. 2004-2009.
  • 10 months onboard the M/V Logos II In S. America and the Caribbean. 2003-2004.

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