Arcadia M. Johnson
Lanham,MD
Summary
Results-driven professional with strong background in program coordination and student engagement. Adept at developing and implementing initiatives that enhance learning experiences and support educational objectives. Known for prioritizing team collaboration and consistently achieving impactful results in dynamic environments with a track record of building strong relationships with educators and stakeholders to ensure successful program delivery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Enrichment Coordinator
Rocketship Public Schools (RLP)
06.2023 - Current
- Deliver Science Enrichment curriculum
- Partner with Out Teach to enhance the experience for our students
- Work collaboratively with teachers and school leaders in order to provide grade level support during staff outages
- Provide intervention in math and literacy skills to include progress monitoring
- Administer State-wide testing
- Collaborate with leadership to plan school wide events
- Communicate with families we serve on students' academic progress and encourage their engagement with school events
- Properly document behavioral concerns and implement restorative practices to resolve
- Resolve problems and/or concerns with families
- Respond to walkie requests & providing classroom support to colleagues
- Maintain Rocketship’s high level of expectations in regards to academic persistence and behavior expectations
- Execute dismissal plans with caution and accuracy as outlined in Rocketship’s rules
- Exercise flexibility in adjusting to changes or additions to the assignment of duties
- Be authentic and persistently present
Assistant Teacher
Rocketship Public Schools (RLP)
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Work collaboratively with team teachers and leaders in order to provide grade level support and meet academic goals
- Service students in small groups for math and literacy skills
- Plan and implement grade level activities and events
- Communicate with families we serve on students' academic progress and encourage their engagement with school events
- Resolve problems and/or concerns
- Maintain Rocketship’s high level of expectations in regards to academic persistence and behavior expectations
- Execute dismissal plans with caution and accuracy as outlined in Rocketship’s rules
- Exercise flexibility in adjusting to changes or additions to the assignment of duties
Teacher Assistant
Eagle Academy PCS
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Work collaboratively with Eagle educators to provide academic and social-emotional support to students in aligned with the mission and goals of the school
- Assist the teacher in the day-to-day routines of the classroom
- Assist students in all locations on & off campus according to the schedule
- Instructs students one-to-one or in small groups using lesson plan directed by lead teacher
- Communicate with parents based on the need of the child individually and/or to inform them of the whole group needs as the lead teacher needs
- Log all communication with parents
- Organize students' class work in a filing system
- Shares the responsibility with the Teacher of ensuring that students are safe and achieve their goals to become proficient self-managers, enjoy learning and school
- Complete conferences, workshops and to improve professional skills
- Work as a member of a team, valuing everyone’s contribution and learning from colleagues in an effort to consistently grow professional
- Apply problem solving skills when challenged
- Passionate about working with children and dedicated to doing whatever it takes to provide the best education possible to the students
- Exercise the ability to be flexible in adjusting to changes or additions in assignment
Dedicated Aid
Eagle Academy PCS
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Shadow assigned student throughout the school day, monitor activities, and document progress; maintain required electronic and paper documentation
- Help assigned student decrease and avoid inappropriate behaviors through use of effective behavior management techniques
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of all academic subjects and the ability to assist students with classwork
- Provide feedback to team members to help determine students’ needs, and adjust behaviors and practices to accommodate those needs
- Demonstrate an understanding of how our students’ disabilities impact their behavior and ability to learn; display knowledge of students’ diagnoses and adapt intervention strategies accordingly to meet the requirements of the students’ IEPs
- Proactively identify behaviors among all students that could lead to a crisis, an unsafe situation or disrupt the learning environment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Southern New Hampshire University
04.2026
Certificate - Nursing
Fortis College
Landover, MD10.2015
Certificate - Nursing
Dominion Academy Nursing School
Lanham, MD05.2013
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Collaboration
- Student Assessment
- Individualized Instruction
- Small Group Teaching
- Literacy Skills
- Math Skills
- Promoting Independence
- Event Organization
- Problem Solving
- Family Engagement
- Flexibility
- Staff Development
- Activity planning
- Inclusivity practices
- Event promotion
- Disability awareness
- Sports coaching
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of new sports club on campus.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop spreadsheets to organize team contact information, uniform sizes and costs.
Certification
- RMA (AMT)
- HIPAA
- First Aid/CPR certified (A.H.A)
- Certified Nursing Assistant course completion
- Quorum Training Modules
Phone
(301)357-1324
Community Award
The Community Award is voted on by staff in the DC region where three schools are located. Each year this is one of four awards voted on and presented at the company's annual "Cheers to Rocketeers" event. The Community Award is awarded to the a team member that has made significant contributions to our Rocketeer community by building bridges between members of the Rocketeer community and being a positive asset. to the team.
Timeline
Science Enrichment Coordinator
Rocketship Public Schools (RLP)
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Rocketship Public Schools (RLP)
09.2022 - 06.2023
Teacher Assistant
Eagle Academy PCS
10.2021 - 07.2022
Dedicated Aid
Eagle Academy PCS
03.2019 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Southern New Hampshire University
Certificate - Nursing
Fortis College
Certificate - Nursing
Dominion Academy Nursing School
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