Denise Johnson
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
Simi Valley,CA
13
years of professional experience
Assistant Principal with strengths in program development and student engagement. Lead organization of school events and professional development workshops to support collaboration and positive behavior. Skilled in coordinating staff efforts to improve student outcomes.
Work History
Assistant Principal
2 Years 2 Months- Supervised daily operations to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for students.
- Developed and implemented school policies promoting positive behavior and effective conflict resolution.
- Facilitated professional development programs to enhance faculty teaching skills and student learning outcomes.
- Evaluated staff performance through observations and feedback to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Coordinated communication with parents, staff, and community stakeholders to promote school initiatives.
- Organized school events to strengthen community engagement and increase student participation.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades, attendance, and disciplinary actions.
- Conducted interviews to evaluate potential faculty candidates for positions.
Assistant Principal
1 Year- Collaborated with teachers to design and implement curriculum plans that increased student engagement.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to enhance instructional techniques.
- Evaluated teacher performance via classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies consistently.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members, promoting a cohesive work environment.
- Supported parents through effective communication regarding student progress.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities that enhanced student involvement and strengthened community connections.
- Provided leadership for extracurricular programs, enriching student experience and fostering personal growth.
School Counselor
9 Years 1 Month- Coordinated crisis interventions to support students in challenging life situations, ensuring timely access to necessary resources.
- Established trusting relationships with students and parents, fostering a supportive environment that increased student confidence in counseling.
- Served as liaison among schools, families, agencies, and stakeholders to provide student support.
- Developed and implemented school-wide programs promoting mental health awareness.
- Organized workshops for parents on bullying, anxiety, stress management, and college readiness, enhancing parental engagement in student well-being.
- Facilitated transition planning for students moving between elementary, middle, and high schools.
- Utilized data-driven methods to evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and interventions.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Master of Science - Counseling & Guidance
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
- Graduated magna cum laude
Doctor of Education - Education
Skills
Educational leadership
Curriculum development
Professional development
Conflict resolution
Crisis intervention
Data analysis
Student counseling
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Principal
Las Virgenes Unified School District
08.2022 - 08.2023Read More
School Counselor
Simi Valley Unified School Dist
07.2013 - 08.2022Read More
California Lutheran University
Master of Arts from Educational Leadership
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California Lutheran University
Master of Science from Counseling & Guidance
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California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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National University
Doctor of Education from Education
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