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Dr. Margaret Johnson

Fernandina Beach,FL

Summary

Highly Effective School Counselor and educator offering years of supporting students and families. Driven to help all students achieve academic success by providing guidance and advocating for long-term success. ESE department chair with with robust background in special education leadership. Led initiatives to enhance educational programs, ensuring compliance and fostering inclusive learning environments. Demonstrated team collaboration and conflict resolution proficiency to drive student success and program effectiveness. Respected for fostering supportive and effective school-based ESE department. Collaborates with support staff to implement research-based interventions, strategies, and instruction and analyzes data to drive academic achievement and social-emotional growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Counselor

Nassau County School Board
08.2022 - Current
  • Oversee and supervise the development, tracking, implementation and compliance of IEPs, EPs, and 504 Plans.
  • Directly support ESE Specialists, to ensure compliance, ensure progress monitoring and implementing ESE services, related services, intervention supports, IEP goals and accommodations.
  • Run monthly compliance reports for all students that have IEPs, EPs, and 504 Plans.
  • Coordinate meetings and communicate with related service providers and parents.
  • Participate in all ESE meetings and serve as LEA representative. Ensuring families receive a copy of their Procedural Safeguards as required by IDEA and answer any questions regarding Procedural Safeguards.
  • Mange all initial eligibility ensuring students are staffed accurately, manage ESE transition services and coordinate with problem solving teams for students being referred for ESE services.
  • Utilize FAST data to drive instruction for students and oversee regular revision of curriculum and assessment for ESE courses.
  • As FAST testing coordinator ensure students accomodations are provided during all testing environments.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with district personnel ensuring compliance with all ESE legislation and services.
  • Manage, supervise and support all school level personnel in providing accommodations and supports to all ESE students within in the general education classroom setting.

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Elementary Educator

Nassau County School Board
01.2017 - 05.2022
  • Increased parent involvement through consistent communication regarding student progress.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.

Elementary Assistant

Atlantic Shores Christian School
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and resources, contributing to a supportive professional community that prioritized student success.

Education

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2024

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Liberty University
Lynchburg VA
05.2014

Skills

  • School Assessment Coordinator
  • ESE Leadership Skills
  • Individualized Education Program Legislation
  • LEA Representative
  • Mediation and Crisis intervention
  • ESOL Certified

Certification

  • ESOL K-12 Certification
  • Professional Educator Certificate Florida
  • Professional School Counselor Certificate Florida
  • ESE Certification (testing in January)
  • Educational Leadership (testing in Feburary)

Affiliations

  • American School Counselor Association
  • Florida School Counselor Association

Timeline

School Counselor

Nassau County School Board
08.2022 - Current

Elementary Educator

Nassau County School Board
01.2017 - 05.2022

Elementary Assistant

Atlantic Shores Christian School
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • ESOL K-12 Certification
  • Professional Educator Certificate Florida
  • Professional School Counselor Certificate Florida
  • ESE Certification (testing in January)
  • Educational Leadership (testing in Feburary)

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

Liberty University

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Liberty University
Dr. Margaret Johnson