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Dena Johnson

San Bernardino,CA

Summary

My objective is to work in a community based educational and supportive services. This will be beneficial to my current career endeavors in being an Education Advocate. I plan to use best practices and maintain fair and equal treatment to those to which I work with and for. 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

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Guest Teacher

San Bernardino City Unified School District
02.2022 - Current
  • Worked with individuals, small groups or entire class to teach content.
  • Guided learning process to meet curriculum goals and objectives indicated in lesson plans.
  • Enforced student safety and supervision following daily and emergency procedures.
  • Employed instructional methods and materials to meet lesson objectives.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.

STEM Coordinator

Robotics,Education and Drones (RED)
04.2021 - 08.2023
  • Served on school committee for STEM curriculum development.
  • Delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals, and tools addressing needs of specific specialist groups.
  • Effectively implemented best training practices and student learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
  • Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.


Community Outreach Coordinator

Sankofa Unity Center
01.2013 - 11.2016
  • Engaged actively low-income communities by supporting, advocating for and empowering low-income residents to achieve self-sufficiency
  • Educating youth and adults, providing necessary career and educational planning, resources and training
  • Duties included academic and financial advising, Partnerships with other local organizations providing additional resources.

English Instructor Abroad

International TEFL Academy
06.2012 - 10.2012
  • Taught English to elementary school children as well as completed field research advocating education in South Asia as a recent anthropology graduate.

Teen Services Coordinator (Volunteer)

L.A. Shanti
03.2005 - 09.2007
  • Provided volunteer services to LGBTQIAPK teen participants/clients
  • Advocating to empowering individuals of diverse communities affected by HIV, cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses through emotional support, prevention, and education services.

Education

Master of Arts in Education -

Ashford University
San Diego, CA
12.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology

CSU San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
06.2012

Skills

  • Mastery in computer software MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher and PowerPoint
  • Leadership capabilities demonstrated in related, work, community volunteer services, peer mentoring
  • Ability to build relationships with potential student clients, organizations, schools and youth arts programs
  • Excellent listening and communication skills
  • Fundraising, grants, and services coordinator for non-profit organizations
  • Experience with youth in arts and workforce programs connected to the public school system
  • Excellent verbal, written communication skills, as well as public speaking
  • Dedicated and careful – high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
  • Student Engagement
  • Resource Utilization
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Cultural Sensitivity/Serving diverse communities
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Technology Integration
  • Fundraising

Certification

  • CTC credential teaching permit 2021-current
  • Grant writing, Rio Hondo College, Whittier, CA, 04/2008
  • TEFL Certification, International TEFL Academy, Pasadena, CA, 03/2012
  • Volunteer Services, L.A. Shanti, Los Angeles, CA, 06/2005

Timeline

Certified Guest Teacher

San Bernardino City Unified School District
02.2022 - Current

STEM Coordinator

Robotics,Education and Drones (RED)
04.2021 - 08.2023

Community Outreach Coordinator

Sankofa Unity Center
01.2013 - 11.2016

English Instructor Abroad

International TEFL Academy
06.2012 - 10.2012

Teen Services Coordinator (Volunteer)

L.A. Shanti
03.2005 - 09.2007

Master of Arts in Education -

Ashford University

Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology

CSU San Bernardino

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