Dr. Lisa Johnson
Canal Winchester,OH
Summary
Intuitive Special Education Teacher offers expertise in curriculum implementation and student assessment. Hardworking and kind professional commended for teaching and mentoring students to help transition to next grade. Strong communicator passionate about providing appropriate learning techniques and behavioral redirection for children with learning, intellectual, and emotional disabilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Columbus City Schools
Columbus , Ohio
09.2006 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA02-2022
Master of Science - Education
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH05-2015
Master of Arts - Theological/History
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Theological Studies/History
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH03-2010
Skills
- Skills Development
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Parent Communication
- Progress Evaluations
- Lesson Planning
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Cognitive and Behavioral Development
- Student Records Management
- Learning Style Assessments
Affiliations
- Taught Special Education and currently serving as Special Education Department Chair.
- An ambassador for children in poverty.
- Uses education and her experiences to lead student to greatness.
- A member of Columbus Education Association (CEA). This position allows her to advocate for teachers and students on the local, State, and National level.
- Former Ohio Education Association Human & Civil Rights, Chairlady.
- Expertise on different committees such as Local Professional Development Committee, Contract negotiation Committee, and various Interview Committees.
- Completed NEA Teacher Leadership Initiative program (TLI).
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Columbus City Schools
09.2006 - Current
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Master of Science - Education
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Master of Arts - Theological/History
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Theological Studies/History
Ohio Dominican University
Accomplishments
- Ohio Education Association (OEA) Board of Directors
- Specialize in Family Engagement in Education (Harvard University)
- Urban Issues in Education: Engaging in Transformative Practice (The Ohio State University)
- Collaborated and wrote a curriculum with the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) "Students and Peace Officers."
- Taught Special Education and currently serving as Special Education Department Chair.
- An ambassador for children in poverty
- Professional Development Facilitator for Ohio Education Association (OEA) Minority Leadership Training Program (MLTP)
- A member of Columbus Education Association (CEA). This position allows her to advocate for teachers and students on the local, State, and National level.
- Former Ohio Education Association Human & Civil Rights, Chairlady.
- Expertise on different committees such as Local Professional Development Committee, Contract negotiation Committee, and various Interview Committees.
- Completed NEA Teacher Leadership Initiative program (TLI).
- My personal quote with students daily “The Key to Learning is Wanting to Learn” Author: Dr. Lisa R. Johnson.
Organizations
- Proud Member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. (Iota Nu Sigma Chapter) as Chaplin
References
References available upon request.