Debbie Johnson
McKinney,TX
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assessment Auditor and Editor (1099 Position)
Region X ESC
10.2023 - Current
- Reviewed test items for grammatical accuracy
- Ensured that test items met rigor and wording of TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills)
- Applied extensive experience in teaching and researching the content to edit assessment items so that they were on target
Team Leader
McKinney ISD
07.2021 - Current
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals.
Teacher
McKinney ISD
08.2001 - Current
- 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.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
Education
Masters In Progress - Curriculum And Instruction
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TXBSED - Business/Education
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.1986
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Editing, Proofreading, Auditing Content
- Integration of Technology and Curriculum
- People Management , including Students and Peers
- Attention to Detail
- Conflict Resolution
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Leadership
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Valley Creek Elementary in 2010 and 2016
Timeline
Assessment Auditor and Editor (1099 Position)
Region X ESC
10.2023 - Current
Team Leader
McKinney ISD
07.2021 - Current
Teacher
McKinney ISD
08.2001 - Current
Masters In Progress - Curriculum And Instruction
Texas A&M University - Commerce
BSED - Business/Education
University of North Texas