Delisa Johnson
Chicago,IL
Summary
- Experience – Bachelor's Degree in Sociology with 2 years of substitute teaching, developing, marketing, and implementing education programs for students and educators.
- Marketing, Recruitment & Project Management – Led marketing and recruitment events on assigned high school campuses and/or network, two ideas (ECCE Recruiting Fair and Student Marketing Contests) idea adopted by multiple schools. Currently responsible for implementing targeted strategies that prepare students to access and thrive in postsecondary career options while serving as the liaison between central office CTE staff and other CTE stakeholders (e.g., families, CPS operations, and external partners). Supported training over 50 CTE Teachers city-wide. During 2022, we saw increased engagement and increased enrollment in Early College Career Program/CTE enrollments of summer camps, work-based learning, dual credit/dual enrollment, and cooperative education opportunities due to my efforts.
- Leadership – Co-Led team of 50 Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers for 10+ years in various roles with CTE. Currently serving on district CTE Leadership team and supporting district-wide team of 115 (CTE) teachers, providing daily leadership, coaching and support.
- Relationship Building – Oversees school district Career and Technical Education Industry Leadership Council (ILC) comprising 400+ community partners; solicits new partners, builds and maintains relationships to lean upon for broadening learning experiences for our students, and building the community.
- Mentoring – Senior mentor for several new teachers for 8+ years. Currently creating a district-wide CTE teacher mentoring program to offer additional support and ensure teacher retention in our district.
- Curriculum Design and Development – Crafted district curriculum for two separate courses, used by four high school campuses. Proficient in curriculum writing, training, leadership, instruction, and assessment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Career & Technical Education Specialist
Pflugerville ISD
10.2020 - Current
- Analyze annual enrollment and persistence data for 8,000+ students to develop and better implement marketing and recruitment strategies for 22 CTE programs district-wide; efforts have lead to an average 25% increase in completion the following year
- Manage and coach 120 CTE teachers around effective practices in instructional strategies, course recruitment, classroom technology, and implementation of curriculum
- Solicit, build and maintain strong relationships with 400+ business, industry & academic partners to drive student success
- Created district-wide marketing and recruitment event to grow program enrollment with an emphasis on incoming students; event led to a growth of 35% higher enrollment over the past six years
- Organize and lead 20+ events annually to establish community relationships and maximize marketing strategies
- Develop new teacher onboarding and mentorship program to boost retainment
Entrepreneur: Founder, Owner and Designer
Haute Threads Boutique
01.2010 - Current
- Founded custom clothing business; employed, trained and managed 10 employees to create custom items
- Projected earnings, balanced budgets, and promoted business and marketing campaigns on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue
- Crafted and launched a successful website, blog site and social media pages, boosting online site visitation by 84% and online sales by 52%
- Product Development: hired clothing pattern designer to create and design exclusive designs to my brand.
Educator, Lead Teacher, Department Chair
John B. Connally High School, Pflugerville ISD
08.2011 - 10.2020
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching; taught 200+ students per year and served as course lead teacher for 9 years
- Planned, organized & implemented annual CTE marketing event for 500+ incoming freshmen; increased campus CTE program enrollment by 25%-35% annually
- Provided organizational leadership and managed 25 professionals, led bi-weekly meetings, and fostered collaboration amongst the team to drive and execute effective plans
- Managed $50,000 annual campus department budget and developed innovative tracking tools, resulting in improved accountability and transparency department-wide
- Hired, trained and mentored 30+ staff members
- Served as mentor teacher for two campus leadership student organizations
Account Executive / Sales Manager
Neighborhood News
01.2006 - 07.2011
- Targeted new long-term business partner prospects and closed, on average, 100 deals each quarter.
- Established sales goals and strategies that contributed to increased growth in sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with key clients to drive long-term business development.
Education
Master of Education - Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Human And Environmental Sciences, Nutrition
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05.2003
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Building Relationships
- Communication Skills
- Proactive and Forward-Thinking
- Team Building and Leadership
- Talent Development
- Project Management
- Public Speaking
- Organizational Know-How
- Leadership Experience
- Collaboration Talent
Affiliations
University of Arkansas School of Human & Environmental Sciences Ambassador, 2001-2003
Member, Phi Upsilon Omicron (National Honors Society of Family & Consumer Sciences majors)
Member, Alpha Zeta (National Honors Society of Agriculture Colleges)
Timeline
Career & Technical Education Specialist
Pflugerville ISD
10.2020 - Current
Educator, Lead Teacher, Department Chair
John B. Connally High School, Pflugerville ISD
08.2011 - 10.2020
Entrepreneur: Founder, Owner and Designer
Haute Threads Boutique
01.2010 - Current
Account Executive / Sales Manager
Neighborhood News
01.2006 - 07.2011
Master of Education - Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Human And Environmental Sciences, Nutrition
University of Arkansas