DARNISHA D. JOHNSON
Summary
Talented administrative leader with over 21 years of experience in the education sector backed by significant project management and sales experience. An effective communicator skilled at developing and implementing academic programs to create high-quality learning environments. Exceptional relationship building skills with a track record for developing meaningful partnerships with major community stakeholders. An articulate public speaker with strong presentation and facilitation abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal (Turn Around School)
Atlanta Public Schools, L.P. Miles Elementary
07.2022 - Current
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Led school-wide initiatives focused on increasing attendance rates and reducing dropout numbers.
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
- Spearheaded professional development initiatives, fostering an environment of continuous growth for staff members.
Instructional Coach (Grades3-5, All Content Areas)
Atlanta Public Schools, L. O. Kimberly Elementary
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Modeled math & reading lessons for daily or weekly instruction.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Academic Recovery Academy Assistant Coordinator
Atlanta Public Schools, L.O. Kimberly Elementary
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Responsible for staffing, organizing transportation, nutrition, and planning instructional program
- Responsible for 25 staff members and approximately 70 students
- Student discipline administrator
- Responsible for coding/imputing discipline reports and issuing consequences based on the student handbook.
- Evaluated project documents and obtained additional information from stakeholders.
- Developed revisions for systems and procedures by evaluating operational practices and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Worked with supervisor to assess needs and determine best courses of action.
- Attended leadership meetings, notified school personnel regarding special events and interacted with families on routine basis.
APS Power UP Assistant District Site Director
Atlanta Public Schools
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
Early Intervention Program Specialist/Admin Support
Atlanta Public Schools, L. O. Kimberly Elementary
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Taught reading & math to individual and small groups.
- Assessed student achievement through data analysis and maintained appropriate documentation for school-based and individual reporting purposes.
School Leadership Intern
Cobb County School District, Riverside Primary School
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each course.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
Academic Math Coach
Cobb County School District, Riverside Primary School
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Coached and provided feedback to teachers.
- Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
- Led professional development activities to improve tutorial skills and grow cultural competence and reflection skills.
- Trained teachers on instructional best practices in math.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Implemented listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
Teacher/Grade Level Chairperson
Cobb County School District, Riverside Primary School
08.2006 - 06.2015
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each course.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
Teacher
Selma City Schools, Cedar Park Elementary
08.2003 - 05.2006
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL06.2017
Educational Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL02.2008
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership, Policy, Technology Studies
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2003
Skills
- Lead Testing Coordinator
- EIP Planning & Scheduling
- Certified Data Team Trainer
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Curriculum Development & Implementation
- Professional Development Training
- Data Analysis
- Master Scheduling/organizational planning and management
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Instructional Leadership
- Fiscal Management
- School Security and Safety Procedures
Accomplishments
Atlanta Public Schools Aspiring Leaders Cohort- 2017-2018
Georgia State University Aspiring Leaders Cohort 2018-2019
Affiliations
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Timeline
Assistant Principal (Turn Around School)
Atlanta Public Schools, L.P. Miles Elementary
07.2022 - Current
Academic Recovery Academy Assistant Coordinator
Atlanta Public Schools, L.O. Kimberly Elementary
06.2019 - 07.2019
Instructional Coach (Grades3-5, All Content Areas)
Atlanta Public Schools, L. O. Kimberly Elementary
06.2018 - 06.2022
APS Power UP Assistant District Site Director
Atlanta Public Schools
06.2018 - 07.2018
Early Intervention Program Specialist/Admin Support
Atlanta Public Schools, L. O. Kimberly Elementary
06.2017 - 06.2018
School Leadership Intern
Cobb County School District, Riverside Primary School
08.2016 - 06.2017
Academic Math Coach
Cobb County School District, Riverside Primary School
06.2015 - 06.2016
Teacher/Grade Level Chairperson
Cobb County School District, Riverside Primary School
08.2006 - 06.2015
Teacher
Selma City Schools, Cedar Park Elementary
08.2003 - 05.2006
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Educational Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership, Policy, Technology Studies
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Stillman College