Era Johnson
Educator
Rockwall,TX
Summary
Proven leader in educational settings, adept at field operations and fostering collaborative environments, as demonstrated at Dallas Independent School District. Excelled in schedule coordination and task delegation, significantly enhancing team productivity and operational efficiency. Skilled in operations planning and building strong relationships, achieving notable improvements in educational outcomes. Motivated Field Supervisor proficiently manages personnel in variety of project scenarios. Facilitates successful operational procedures with insight into specific task requirements. Tactful communicator provides advantageous guidance toward ideal results. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Supervisor
ETools4Education, Web Centric
2015.11 - 2018.06
- Maintained accurate records of field activities, ensuring proper documentation was available for internal reviews and audits.
- Resolved complaints to maintain satisfaction and between students and classroom teacher.
- Collaborated closely with other Field Supervisors to share knowledge, expertise, and best practices in order to optimize overall performance.
- Provided feedback to prospective teacher's after each classroom visit.
- Increased worksite safety with detailed risk assessments and implementation of comprehensive safety measures.
- Supervised operations to complete projects within established timelines.
- Met with prospective teacher's to identify any challenges.
- Mentored prospective teachers for improvement in the classroom.
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
2014.11 - 2017.06
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials, catering to individual learning styles.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s education and fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for improved focus and productivity.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends, enhancing instructional techniques accordingly.
Care Provider
Family Member
2013.01 - 2014.01
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
2010.01 - 2013.01
- Assisted permanent teachers in maintaining classroom routines, ensuring a seamless transition during their absence.
- Adapted quickly to various classroom settings and grade levels by demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and a strong understanding of diverse curricula.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, promoting open communication and collaboration among all stakeholders.
- Contributed to improved school performance by collaborating with fellow teachers on curriculum development and teaching strategies.
Elementary Assistant Principal
Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Academy
2006.07 - 2008.07
- Monitored and evaluated teacher performance to ensure the highest quality of instruction for students.
- Streamlined communication between parents and school personnel, strengthening community involvement and support.
- Managed budgetary allocations efficiently, ensuring the optimal allocation of resources for educational programs.
- Collaborated with district leadership on strategic planning initiatives aimed at driving long-term academic success.
Reading Supervisor
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
2000.07 - 2002.07
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Grand Prairie Independent School District
1991.08 - 1999.12
- Developed positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about student progress and classroom happenings.
- Enhanced students'' mathematical abilities through hands-on activities and real-world examples.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners, fostering a growth mindset and boosting confidence in their abilities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
- Improved reading comprehension skills by implementing guided reading groups and literature circles.
- Organized engaging field trips that reinforced curriculum concepts and broadened student perspectives on various topics.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that maintained a structured yet nurturing environment conducive to learning.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on effective lesson planning, assessment strategies, and classroom management techniques.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions aimed at reinforcing academic concepts and helping students achieve their full potential.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enriching the overall learning experience for students.
- Promoted social-emotional learning by incorporating character education lessons into daily routines and discussions.
- Established high expectations for both academic achievement and behavior, inspiring students to reach their goals while upholding school values.
- Incorporated project-based learning methods, enhancing critical thinking skills and promoting collaboration among classmates.
- Designed differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure all students were engaged.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Assistant Principal
Grand Prairie Independent School District
1995.07 - 1999.01
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
- Spearheaded professional development initiatives, fostering an environment of continuous growth for staff members.
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
- Actively participated in district-level meetings to contribute insights on policies affecting schools within the district.
- Collaborated with faculty to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, increasing student engagement across subjects.
- Built strong relationships with local community organizations for outreach efforts supporting both student learning and school reputation.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Championed extracurricular activities that promoted well-rounded student development beyond academics.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Supported student safety patrol council initiatives, empowering students to take active role in school governance.
Reading Instructor 9th -12th Grade
Grand Prairie ISD
1993.07 - 1995.07
- Developed targeted lesson plans for diverse student populations, resulting in improved literacy rates.
- Implemented research-based instructional practices to increase overall reading proficiency levels within the classroom.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work through regular conferences, written comments, and rubric-based evaluations that supported ongoing improvement efforts.
- Organized after-school tutoring sessions for students requiring additional support, working closely with tutors to monitor progress and adjust interventions as needed.
- Facilitated literature circles to promote critical thinking, active listening, and respectful discourse among peers about complex texts.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need within the curriculum, refining lessons based on student performance trends.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, utilizing this information to inform decisions about instructional strategies and resource allocation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary units of study that reinforced key reading skills across subjects.
- Assessed students'' progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Empowered parents as partners in their child''s education by maintaining open lines of communication and offering resources for at-home support.
- Incorporated strategies such as reciprocal teaching and guided reading into instruction to develop critical-thinking skills required for advanced literacy tasks.
- Established a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment where students felt comfortable discussing challenging texts and sharing their thoughts openly.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by incorporating interactive activities and multimedia into lessons.
- Organized engaging field trips and guest speakers related to course content, fostering real-world connections for students.
- Mentored struggling readers individually or in small groups, providing targeted support to build confidence and improve skill levels.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Promoted a love of reading by introducing diverse genres and authors during daily read-aloud sessions, sparking curiosity and interest among students.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX12.1995
No Degree - Education Administration
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX01.1983
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/History
Bishop College
Dallas, TX01.1971
Skills
- Field Operations
- Schedule Coordination
- Task Delegation
- Operations Planning
Timeline
Field Supervisor
ETools4Education, Web Centric
2015.11 - 2018.06
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
2014.11 - 2017.06
Care Provider
Family Member
2013.01 - 2014.01
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
2010.01 - 2013.01
Elementary Assistant Principal
Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Academy
2006.07 - 2008.07
Reading Supervisor
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
2000.07 - 2002.07
Assistant Principal
Grand Prairie Independent School District
1995.07 - 1999.01
Reading Instructor 9th -12th Grade
Grand Prairie ISD
1993.07 - 1995.07
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Grand Prairie Independent School District
1991.08 - 1999.12
Master of Science - Education Administration
Texas Christian University
No Degree - Education Administration
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/History
Bishop College
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