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Francis Obeng Ahwireng Johnson
Educator
Glen Allen,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable Martial Arts Instructor bringing 5 years' experience in Tang Soo Do. Caring and hands-on teacher enthusiastic about imparting core principles and key techniques to students of all levels.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Karate Instructor
Glen Allen Tang Soo Do
Richmond, VA
10.2018 - Current
- Assisting main instructors with teaching karate to children 4-13 years of age
- Informed students of historical and theoretical underpinnings of karate techniques.
- Taught both core principles and fighting techniques to students of all levels.
- Assisted with sparring and contact exercises to pair students of similar rank, size and age.
- Coached new students by breaking down techniques into simple moves.
- Imparted key etiquette points, discipline and respect.
5th Grade RPS Academic Architect
Richmond Public Schools
Richmond, VA
08.2019 - Current
- Work in collaboration with Instructional Specialists to design, revise, and update curriculum in 5th Grade Social Studies across Richmond Public Schools
- Work in collaboration with Instructional Specialists to design and facilitate professional learning specific to 5th Grade Social Studies across Richmond Public Schools.
- Devotes minimum of 25-30 hours during summer in reviewing, revising, and updating curriculum maps, unit overviews, sample lessons, and assessments
- Actively participates in monthly review sessions
- Helps to ensure curriculum complies with all state and district mandates within 5th Grade Social Studies
- Works collaboratively with Instructional Specialist, Instructional Leads to provide feedback on professional learning regarding curriculum
- Prepares and analyzes survey feedback from teachers regarding use and implementation of curriculum
- Supports Instructional Specialist with maintaining and updating instructional resources, including digital, resources provided to building teachers
- Attends training to develop skills in facilitating professional learning
- Works collaboratively with Instructional Specialist, Instructional Leads and Instructional Designers to provide feedback on needs for professional learning
4th General Education Teacher/Leadership Team Member
Linwood Holton Elementary School
Richmond, VA
08.2015 - Current
- Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Writing skill to 4th Grade students to prepare them for 5th Grade
- 4th Grade Lead Teacher
- Lead Science Teacher: Attend monthly meeting to learn about any and all science curriculum changes for state of Virginia and then inform faculty about new information
- Science Fair Committee Chair
- Professional Learning Community, Help develop new system of communication between all teachers in building to instill greater level of commutation and team unity
- Extended Day Rugby: Supervise and teach students from 2nd- 5th Grade how to play Rugby after school
- Extended Day Basketball: Supervise and teach students from K- 5th Grade how to play Basketball after school
- Extended Day Soccer: Supervise and teach students from K- 5th Grade how to play Soccer after school
- Creative Writing Committee Chair
- Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Updated documentation for school and individual records.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
- Related to students through consideration of various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Educational Leadership Internship
Richmond Public Schools
Richmond, VA
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Meet with Principal and Assistant Principal to create school culture plan and school culture team
- Developed LGBTQ training module for staff
- Reviewed student attendance records, reviewed notes for attendance, reviewed student academic progress, developed solutions to maintain student attendance
- Completed observations of classroom teachers , created work orders using school-dude application, reviewed extended day payroll, reviewed purchase orders
- Worked with Compliance Coordinator to learn process of creating IEPs and reviewing various IEPs
- Worked with PTA President (Chasity Hise) on implementation of 1st annual Multicultural Night
- Served as liaison between STAY RVA and parents at Linwood Holton
- Worked with parents and citizens of Richmond to increase retention rates of students in Richmond Public Schools
- Reviewed MAP data and worked with Assistant Principal to create MAP testing schedule
- Shadowed Timothy Thomas principal of Annandale High School
- Assisted in creating classes for K-5 at Linwood Holton Elementary for 2019-2020 school year
- Created Linwood Holton School Improvement plan and budget analysis for 2019-2020 school year
- Created middle school master schedule
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- Updated school curriculum to integrate technology and enhance quality of student education.
- Performed detailed and comprehensive evaluations of teaching and support staff.
- Organized committees, workshops and conferences to promote social and intellectual welfare of students.
- Analyzed conditions and needs of Linwood Holton Elementary school and made recommendations for improvements or corrections.
- Provided lesson planning and pacing support to helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff to assess education standards and classroom policies and implement changes based on data.
- Provided personalized customer service to parents and guardians regarding academic needs of students through phone calls, email and live video chat.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science.
Education
No Degree - Administration & Supervision PreK-12
Longwood University
Farmville, VA 06.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Teaching - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA 08.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Liberal Studies for Early and Elementary Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA 08.2009 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA 08.2009 - 05.2015
No Degree -
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 08.2008 - 05.2009
Skills
Training and mentoring
Instructional leadership
Group facilitation and presentations
Relationship building and networking
Verbal and written communication
Affiliations
Concerned Black Men of Richmond March 2016- Present
Virginia Education Association January 2014 – Present
Richmond Education Association August 2015-Present
Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society April 2013-Present
Software
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe
Illuminate
Interests
Karate, Reading, Riding Motorcycles
Timeline
5th Grade RPS Academic Architect
Richmond Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
Karate Instructor
Glen Allen Tang Soo Do
10.2018 - Current
No Degree - Administration & Supervision PreK-12
Longwood University
06.2018 - 08.2019
Educational Leadership Internship
Richmond Public Schools
06.2018 - 08.2019
4th General Education Teacher/Leadership Team Member
Linwood Holton Elementary School
08.2015 - Current
Master of Teaching - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Liberal Studies for Early and Elementary Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2009 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2009 - 05.2015
No Degree -
Hampton University
08.2008 - 05.2009