Deishaun Johnson
Chicago,IL
Summary
Seeking a position in teaching or administration that will enhance my leadership, communication, and organization skills. Focused Administrator committed to maintaining productive and quality-driven environment. Collaborative and versatile professional with expertise in employee relations, strategic planning and report preparation. Skilled at easily transcending cultural differences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Chicago Public School
Chicago, IL
11.2021 - Current
- Assists Special Education teachers in elementary and high schools in reinforcing efforts with children with various disabilities, including physical disabilities, visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, emotional impairments, and mental impairments in accordance with each students' Individual Education Program (IEP)
- Lifts and positions non-ambulatory students during the school day as instructed by the teacher and in adherence to written instruction from students' personal physicians
- Provides one-on-one tutoring services for students to present or reinforce learning concepts
- Provides one-on-one personal hygiene services for students with severe disabilities, including toileting, changing soiled diapers, and cleaning soiled children regardless of age
- Assists students with orthopedic impairments by arranging and adjusting tools, work aids, and equipment's used by students in classrooms, including but not limited to specially equipped worktables, positioning equipment, wheelchairs, tape recorders, computers, and communication devices
- Takes notes in classrooms for students unable to do so themselves; corrects homework assignments and examination materials; assists teachers in maintaining written records of students' behavior; accompanies students and teachers on class field trips; attends and participates in workshops and in services training to update job related skills.
Education & Transportation Coordinator
Albany Park Community Center
Chicago, IL
11.2018 - 06.2021
- Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the Head Start education and transportation components as dictated by Head Start Performance Standards, as well as DFSS, DCFS and NAEYC requirements
- Mentor/coach teachers to help improve performance
- Supervise and monitor volunteer student teachers
- Encourages coordination and integration of program resources and maintains good relations with other APCC staff, community volunteers and officials as well as the broader child care community throughout the City of Chicago
- Ensure the purchase of program materials, supplies and equipment, while adhering to the budget and guidelines established by the APCC administrative office
- Monitor education and transportation component areas to ensure the delivery of quality services including the ongoing implementation of policies and procedures
- Ensure that education staff participates in appropriate trainings/workshops as it relates to child development, disabilities and mental health issues, etc
- For children and families
- Work cooperatively with the Parent Involvement Coordinator to ensure parent participation in trainings/workshops on topics such as child development, transitions, etc
- Assists with the planning, implementation, and revision of Head Start annual program plans
- Responsible for addressing issues immediate to wellbeing of the classrooms and children
- Ensure accurate and confidential child education files and transportation documents are maintained
- Maintain accurate records as required by the program, including COPA and Teaching Strategies GOLD
- Evaluate program effectiveness; recommends changes in policies to the Head Start Program Manager & Center Director
- In collaboration with the with the management staff and under the direction of the Head Start Program Manager & Center Director, ensures the center maintains NAEYC standards and completes all necessary paperwork in order to retain accreditation
- Interpret APCC early childhood education programs to community agencies and organizations
- Provide reports as directed
- Submit as required.
Head start Teacher/Assistant Director
Shining Star Child Development Center
Chicago, IL
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities for creative curriculum
- Develop and implement weekly and monthly lesson plans on Teaching Strategies (Gold Plus)
- Implement the development of children social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical/motor skills
- Screen children using ESI-R
- Plan and implement appropriate activities for children with ADHD, Autism and Cerebral Palsy
- Enter observations in daily for students with and without ADHD and Autism
- Assist director in office administration work
- Adhere to all policy guideline to ensure proper function of classroom
- Conduct parent teacher organization meetings.
Parent Educator
SGA Youth and Family Services
Chicago, IL
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Provide 2 home visits per parenting/prenatal client
- Complete Intake with client
- Facilitate Groups/Workshops, create and file group note
- Maintaining updated Roster
- Responsible for recruitment of site and follows up with referrals within a two week time frame
- Responsible for completing and monitoring ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE
- Assist in identifying children with special needs.
Family Support Specialist
Little Angels Family Daycare
Chicago, IL
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Conduct periodic home visits to build relationships with families, better understand missing resources and needs, and to provide support to families and children
- Ensure children completes schedule of well-child visits, maintain up-to-date health records, and follow up on identified health conditions; create medical or health needs for families and child as appropriate
- Use research-based parent curriculum to promote parental success in building parent's knowledge of child development, supporting positive parent-child interactions and relationships, promoting the parent's role as first teacher and advocate for their child's education
- Serves as an advocate for families and as a liaison between families, Head Start/Early Head Start programs, and the large community
- Coordinate home visits and document all services and development plans in the family files to ensure proper documentation is maintained for each child and family.
Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Provided Instruction for students
- Managed classrooms
- Promote positive student behavior and ensure the safety and security of all students.
Head start Teacher/Assistant Director
Jellybean Learning Center
Chicago, IL
04.2015 - 01.2017
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities for creative curriculum
- Develop and implement weekly and monthly lesson plans on Teaching Strategies (Gold Plus)
- Implement the development of children social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical/motor skills
- Plan and implement appropriate activities for children with ADHD, Autism and Cerebral Palsy
- Enter observations in daily for students with and without ADHD and Autism
- Assist director in office administration work
- Adhere to all policy guideline to ensure proper function of classroom
- Conduct parent teacher organization meetings.
Internship
Benedict College Child Development Center
Columbia, SC
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities for the First Steps program
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans for youth
- Provided lead teacher and parents with weekly and monthly schedules of activities
- Developed fun and engaging activities that introduce math and literacy concepts to students
- Adhered to all policy guideline to ensure proper function of classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development -
Benedict College
12.2014
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- IEP Compliance
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Activities Oversight
- IEP Goals
- Special Needs
- Teacher Assistance
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Classwork Oversight
- Proficient With [Technology]
- Life Skills Development
- Activity Management
- Classroom Organization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Student Supervision
Certification
- Illinois Gateway Member (Spring 2015)
- Mandated Reporter (Summer 2017)
- Welcoming Each and Every Child (Summer 2017)
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Summer 2017)
- Shaken Baby Syndrome (Summer 2017)
- ECE Level 1 Certified (Summer 2017)
- Overview of Family Engagement and Support (Summer 2017)
- Parents as Teachers Certified (Summer 2017)
Accomplishments
- Presidents List (Spring 2014)
- Dean's List (Fall 2010 to Fall 2013)
Volunteer Experience
- Sister Act, Member, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Assisted at a women's homeless shelter for thanksgiving. Developed workshops on campus for students. Participated in truck-a-tree for youth on Halloween.
- BC SCAEYC, Member, Fall 2012, Developed Fundraising activities. Assisted with Track-A-thon for youth.
- Prosperity Project Friendship Baptist Church, Fall 2013, Tutored youth from low income areas.
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Chicago Public School
11.2021 - Current
Education & Transportation Coordinator
Albany Park Community Center
11.2018 - 06.2021
Head start Teacher/Assistant Director
Shining Star Child Development Center
05.2018 - 11.2018
Parent Educator
SGA Youth and Family Services
11.2017 - 05.2018
Family Support Specialist
Little Angels Family Daycare
06.2017 - 09.2017
Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
01.2017 - 06.2017
Head start Teacher/Assistant Director
Jellybean Learning Center
04.2015 - 01.2017
Internship
Benedict College Child Development Center
08.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development -
Benedict College