Preschool Head Teacher
Mills College Children’s School
- Managed the care and safety of children ages three to five during summer sessions, including children with Autism
- Supervised and managed summer school teachers and overall program operations.
Barbara Johnck
Oakland,CA
Work History
Program Administrator
SFUSD Early Education Department
2016 - Current
- Designed and implemented professional development systems, workshops, and professional learning communities, increasing the capacity of administrators, teachers, and para-educators to implement high-quality early childhood education practices with a focus on Inclusive Practices/Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)/CSEFL Teaching Pyramid, Family Partnership, and Trauma Informed/Culturally Responsive Practices
- Co-led Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) efforts to support school sites by creating Coordinated Care Teams, aligning supports, and creating a centralized referral system for students with challenging behavior and social and emotional needs
- Developed and oversaw the SFUSD Early Education Department's developmental screening system utilizing the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) and the ASQ Sparkler App
- Supervised and mentored Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) Coaches and Family Support Specialists, ensuring effective implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Family Partnership initiatives
- Collaborated with TK-12 District partners and community-based organizations to align models for PBIS, family engagement, and inclusive practices
- Oversaw a research partnership with Stanford School of Education to assess the impact of the Kimochis Curriculum on teaching practices and students’ SEL outcomes
- Utilized data and research to inform program design and continuous quality improvement, driving systems change and policy advocacy
- Collaborated with Early Education Department colleagues to create the Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten Instructional Guides to support instructional coherence and excellence across all SFUSD Early Education classrooms.
Inclusive Education Program Specialist/Unit Lead
SFUSD Early Education Department
2010 - 2016
- Led the creation of the Inclusive Education Practices Strategic Plan to ensure equitable access to high-quality early childhood programs
- Enhanced kindergarten readiness by providing Instructional Coaching to general and special education teachers to implement early care and education best practices with a focus on Inclusive/Universal Design for Learning Practices, Early Literacy Practices, Trauma-Informed Practices, social-emotional development, and PBIS supports
- Analyzed student assessment data to support teachers with curriculum implementation and creating plans for whole, small group, and individualized instruction
- Designed and implemented professional development programs, supporting high-quality early childhood and inclusive practices
- Created and implemented strategies for improving environmental quality and instruction in Preschool Special Day Classes utilizing the Early Childhood and Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scales (ECERS/ITERS).
Student Teacher
Mills College Children’s School
2007 - 2008
- Developed and implemented an age-appropriate curriculum to support children’s development in two preschool classrooms.
Preschool For All Manager
Wu Yee Children’s Services
2005 - 2007
- Created and managed systems for overseeing a $2.6 million provider enrollment program for the San Francisco Preschool for All (PFA) program
- Supervised a team of four PFA Specialists, planned the strategic direction of the PFA Program, and developed program policies, budgets, and grants
- Participated in strategic planning for city-wide workforce development and the creation of a citywide Technical Assistance and Training System as a member of the San Francisco Child Care Planning and Advisory Council (CPAC)
Resource & Referral Coordinator
Wu Yee Children’s Services
2004 - 2005
- Supervised the daily operation of the Child Care and Community Resource and Referral Department and advocated for the rights of children and families
- Ensured the integrity of data in the Resource and Referral Database
- Developed and maintained cooperative relationships with SF City Departments, Community Based Organizations, and Bay Area Resource & Referral Agencies (e.g
- Bananas, Alameda and San Mateo 4Cs)
Education Programs Director
Habitot Children's Museum
2000 - 2002
- Developed, and supervised over 40 educational programs for children, parents, and staff
- Created curriculum for and taught 30 early childhood programs/classes and developed parent education programs.
Teacher
CAS Child Care Center/Kinderhaven Children’s Center
1997 - 2000
- Created age-appropriate curriculum for children aged 2-5 years and wrote developmental assessments.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Mills College
Oakland, CA2009
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications/Public Relations
Boston University
Boston, MA1996
Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Program Development and Evaluation
- Budget and Financial Management
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Staff Supervision and Development
- Data Analysis and Continuous Improvement
- Equity-Centered Program Design
- Instructional Coaching and Professional Development
- CESEFL Teaching Pyramid/Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
- Early Intervention and Developmental Screening
- Family Partnership
- Kindergarten Readiness
- Best Practices in Early Care and Education
- Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS); Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS); Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP); Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT); Pre-School Wide Evaluation Tool (Pre-SET)
Educationcertifications
- Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Sacramento, CA, Clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential: ECSE, 2016
- Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Sacramento, CA, Clear Administrative Services Credential, 2019
- Mills College, Oakland, CA, M.A., Early Childhood Special Education, 2007-2009
- Boston University, Boston, MA, B.S., Mass Communications/Public Relations, 1992-1996
Timeline
Preschool Head Teacher
Mills College Children’s School
Program Administrator
SFUSD Early Education Department
2016 - Current
Inclusive Education Program Specialist/Unit Lead
SFUSD Early Education Department
2010 - 2016
Student Teacher
Mills College Children’s School
2007 - 2008
Preschool For All Manager
Wu Yee Children’s Services
2005 - 2007
Resource & Referral Coordinator
Wu Yee Children’s Services
2004 - 2005
Education Programs Director
Habitot Children's Museum
2000 - 2002
Teacher
CAS Child Care Center/Kinderhaven Children’s Center
1997 - 2000
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Mills College
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications/Public Relations
Boston University
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