Daina Johnson
Rosedale,MD
Summary
Talented instructional coach, leader, and facilitator with an exceptional ability to establish cooperative, professional relationships with teachers, staff and administration. Clear communicator adept at prioritizing student success and holistic teacher development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
BCPSS
07.2023 - Current
- Provide instructional leadership and supervision for ELA, Science, Mathematics, and ELD departments; lead the Instructional Leadership Team, facilitating ongoing meetings and winter/summer retreats to strengthen coherence, instructional practice, and professional learning.
- Deliver strategic coaching and feedback to teachers, including new educators, through classroom observations, conferences, and targeted support, resulting in improved instructional quality and positive impacts on student outcomes.
- Ensure compliance by overseeing the school’s 504 coordination process and the Gifted & Learning (GAL) program, ensuring accurate documentation, timely reporting, and adherence to legal requirements.
- Oversee grade-level systems and student supports for 10th and 11th grades, supervising counselors, monitoring academic progress, and coordinating interventions to promote student achievement and engagement.
- Lead schoolwide systems and operations, including testing administration of the SAT/PSAT and MCAP, communications to parents and stakeholders, and oversight of the social media team.
- Collaborate with administration, instructional leaders, families, and community stakeholders to build strong, trust-based relationships that strengthen systems, improve instructional practice, and support continuous school improvement
- Fostered a positive school culture through conflict resolution initiatives and community-building activities.
Educational Associate
BCPSS
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Scheduled, organized and facilitated annual reviews of all Section 504 students and eligibility determination team meetings for Section 504.
- Planned and led monthly new teacher meetings that provide models and tools to assist new teachers in planning and delivering effective instruction.
- Plan and led Instructional Leadership Team meetings focusing on best instructional practices, increasing student attendance and achievement, coaching teachers and providing actionable feedback.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
District Professional Development Facilitator
BCPSS
09.2016 - 06.2023
- Planned and facilitated systemic professional learning workshops for teachers in accordance with the Eureka curriculum and the standards of mathematical practice.
- Facilitated the Instructional Framework for Teaching course that assists teachers in building a foundational understanding of the framework by reflecting on their current lesson plans and teaching practices.
- Facilitated New Teacher Summer Institute (NTSI) for all high school math teachers entering the district, selecting appropriate methods to achieve set goals and creating a friendly environment which supports civil dialogue and input from all the participants.
Mathematics Team Leader/Instructional Coach
BCPSS/Cesar Chavez Public Charter
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Planned and led math content team meetings to ensure effective data analysis, monitoring of student growth, and content knowledge development.
- Coached a portfolio of teachers to improve instructional practices in math through observation, debriefing, lesson rehearsal, co-planning, co-teaching, and modeling effective instructional practices.
- Increased student achievement by over 5%, as specified by the schools' performance improvement plan, through analyzation of assessment data and improvement of instructional strategies.
- Built strong relationships with teachers through positive attitude and attentive response while providing guidance, mentoring, and motivation.
Teacher
BCPSS
08.2003 - 02.2022
- Promote student engagement with positive reinforcement techniques and diverse learning strategies.
- Foster an environment of open communication and support by maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Analyze student performance outcomes on daily objectives as well as on curricular unit learning goals in order to create and implement daily action plans.
- Increase student performance by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Modify the Eureka math curriculum to ensure needs of students with disabilities, English language learners, and advanced students are addressed.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.2003
Skills
- Staff development
- Lesson plan development
- Behavioral intervention
- Relationship building and management
Certification
MSDE Advanced Professional: Mathematics (7-12)
Administrator I Certification, May, 2023
Timeline
Assistant Principal
BCPSS
07.2023 - Current
Educational Associate
BCPSS
08.2022 - 06.2023
Mathematics Team Leader/Instructional Coach
BCPSS/Cesar Chavez Public Charter
08.2017 - 08.2022
District Professional Development Facilitator
BCPSS
09.2016 - 06.2023
Teacher
BCPSS
08.2003 - 02.2022
Master of Arts - Teaching
Morgan State University
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
SUNY At Buffalo