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Eric D. Johnson

Philadelphia,USA

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in early childhood education, notably with Acelero Learning. Excelled in enhancing educational support and integrating gamification techniques, achieving significant improvements in classroom engagement and learning outcomes. Skilled in fostering social development, demonstrated through successful team supervision and innovative program development.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

PHLpreK Quality Support Coach

SPARK/SHINE Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
01.2023 - Current
  • The Coach is responsible for the development, implementation and measurement of high-quality services in PHL PreK classrooms
  • Works with 13 early childhood programs, 25 classrooms and 500 children total to collect and validate data and self-assessment results and to develop improvement goals and plans that supports directors' administrators, teachers and other community partners
  • Works with the Business Supports Specialist to support the program with developing a system for record keeping, filing, maintaining/retrieving documents and budget forecasting for the program year
  • Partnered with the Director to oversee and manage the center’s financial planning, ensuring adherence to monthly and yearly budgetary goals while maintaining fiscal integrity
  • Works with the Family & Community Engagement Specialist to support the program with marketing events, developing social media platforms and fostering relationships with other community partners
  • Engages in a practice, observation, and reflection & feedback coaching cycle with providers by providing tools/resources to support program planning and progress on identified goals
  • Utilizes informal/virtual assessment activities that provide program information on classroom settings, teacher strengths, and areas of growth including teacher and child interactions, classroom instruction, and classroom management
  • Develops and facilitates small group learning environments, including peer-to-peer opportunities, and/or one-on-one coaching
  • Facilitates professional development which may include in-person and/or virtual learning opportunities
  • Refers programs to specialized outside supports such as Elwyn, First Up, PHMC and OCF
  • Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required

Lead Early Learning Specialist

United Planning Organization
Washington, DC
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • The Lead Early Learning Specialist is responsible for the supervision, development, implementation and measurement of high-quality services in all Early Head Start programs
  • Supervised 2 Early Learning Specialist, 6 sites and 14 classrooms on a weekly basis, to ensure that they providing support and feedback to teachers on the development on their Professional Development plans, progress on School Readiness plans and provide content on all educational services areas
  • Working with a team of 6 different department leads on integrating Early Head Start services throughout the program sites
  • Complete accurate and timely review documentation of Early Learning Specialist work including visitation and tracking logs, service/action plans, data entry, program portfolio updates, and other reports using technology in an appropriate and efficient manner
  • Provide support with New Hire Orientation and training of Early Learning Specialist, Directors, Administrators and teaching staff on Childplus, ASQ’s and Teaching Strategies

Early Learning Specialist

First Up
Philadelphia, PA
04.2019 - 02.2021
  • The Early Learning Specialist managed and supported a caseload of 22 Brightside Academy sites and 29 classrooms through COTRIAC Early Head Start contract to provide technical assistance, career advising, and professional development to Directors, Administrators and teaching staff
  • Strive for excellence in work by consistently using best practices, incorporating cultural competencies and employing relationship-based coaching and consultation practices
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation of work including visitation and tracking logs, service/action plans, data entry, program portfolio updates, and other reports using technology in an appropriate and efficient manner
  • Assess needs and develop service plans with the program or school team to improve quality or meet initiative benchmarks of the Head Start performance standards

Center Director

Acelero Learning Head Start
Philadelphia, PA
07.2018 - 03.2019
  • Supervised 12 teachers, 2 floaters and 2 substitute teachers for 120 children to ensure the implementation program policies and procedures to meet Head Start performance standards
  • Implemented all monitoring systems required by Acelero Learning, Head Start, childcare licensing CACFP or other agencies
  • Attended monthly meetings with Director of Education to review program data such as CLASS scores, Coaching Action Plans, Enrollment, Education Budget, etc...
  • Collaborated closely with the Director of Education to ensure the center’s monthly and annual budgets were effectively met and managed with fiscal responsibility
  • Supported Human Resources Department with New Hire Orientation; developed, conducted or arranged other training as needed for staff, parents or volunteers
  • Collaborated Family Services team to implement all aspects of family services program, including planning monthly Family Engagement Network Meetings, Community Outreach and Enrollment/Recruitment
  • Collaborated with fellow Center Directors to develop and provide trainings on Active Supervision, CLASS, and new initiatives from the Support Center
  • Met at least once per month with teaching staff to monitor, provide ongoing verbal and written feedback consistent with their individual development plans for performance improvement, ensure adherence to Head Start performance standards, and to plan and direct work
  • Worked with teachers to develop and prepare weekly lesson plans, including individualization and all other required elements by conducting Assessment Work Group and Curriculum Collaboration Meetings
  • Supported teachers in understanding child outcomes data and using it to improve practice
  • Provided teachers with coaching and support for quality improvement and professional growth through regular observation and formal and informal feedback

Site Director

Philadelphia Head Start Partnership
Philadelphia, PA
09.2015 - 06.2018
  • Supervised 8 teachers, 1 floater, 1 chef for 60 children, who served as operational lead for the center, ensuring compliance with all program policies/procedures and Head Start, Department of Human Services, Pre-K Counts, STARS and other regulations
  • Oversaw and managed the center’s financial planning, ensuring adherence to monthly and yearly budgetary goals while maintaining fiscal integrity
  • Collaborated with the other leadership staff in the Head Start program to ensure that outcomes are achieved for children of all abilities
  • Coordinated with Family Service Specialist to ensure full implementation of family services and parent involvement (in consultation with the Family Service Coordinator and the Health Coordinator)
  • Spearheaded the Male Engagement Initiative: M.U.S.C.L.E
  • (Men Understanding Small Children’s Learning Experiences)

Center Director

Acelero Learning
Philadelphia, PA
09.2012 - 04.2015
  • Supervised 14 teachers, 2 floaters and 2 substitute teachers for 140 children to ensure the implementation program policies and procedures to meet Head Start performance standards
  • Implemented all monitoring systems required by Acelero Learning, Head Start, childcare licensing CACFP or other agencies
  • Attended monthly meetings with Director of Education to review program data such as CLASS scores, Coaching Action Plans, Enrollment, Education Budget, etc...
  • Collaborated closely with the Director of Education to ensure the center’s monthly and annual budgets were effectively met and managed with fiscal responsibility
  • Supported Human Resources Department with New Hire Orientation; developed, conducted or arranged other training as needed for staff, parents or volunteers
  • Supported Family Advocates to implement all aspects of family services program, including planning monthly Family Engagement Network Meetings, Community Outreach and Enrollment/Recruitment
  • Met at least once per month with teaching staff to monitor, provide ongoing verbal and written feedback consistent with their individual development plans for performance improvement, ensure adherence to Head Start performance standards, and to plan and direct work
  • Worked with teachers to develop and prepare weekly lesson plans, including individualization and all other required elements by conducting Assessment Work Group and Curriculum Collaboration Meetings
  • Supported teachers in understanding child outcomes data and using it to improve practice
  • Provided teachers with coaching and support for quality improvement and professional growth through regular observation and formal and informal feedback

Lead Teacher

Acelero Learning Head Start
Philadelphia, PA
09.2010 - 09.2012
  • Provided a supportive environment for children to learn and practice appropriate individual and group behavior
  • Maintained open and cooperative communication with parents and community partners
  • Evaluated accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple, developmentally appropriate assessment methods
  • Modified activities to address the developmental levels and learning styles of students
  • Used research based early literacy development strategies to inform lesson planning

Education

M.S. - Leadership

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2010

B.A. - Behavioral Science & Social Work

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2007

A.S. - General Studies

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2005

30 Early Childhood Education Credits

Skills

  • Educational support
  • Mobile learning
  • Needs analysis
  • Educational assistance
  • Gamification techniques
  • Social development and integration

Conferenceprofessionalpresentationsexternships

  • Male Engagement, Presented at PA Head Start Conference, 04/01/18
  • Male Engagement, Presented at First Up Champions for Early Education Conference, 03/01/20
  • Anti-Bias Curriculum on Site Learning Validation, 04/01/24
  • Early Childhood Education Coach, 03/01/23

Phone

cell, (267) 674-8471

Associationsandcertifications

  • PA Director Credential
  • PQAS Director Certified Instructor
  • PQAS Professional Development Instructor
  • CLASS Certified Observer
  • Accreditation Program for Trainers: Introduction to The Creative Curriculum for Preschool
  • Lakeside Global Institute Trauma-Awareness Series for Early Childhood Educators

Summaryofqualificationsandskills

  • Resourceful, innovative, and dedicated leader with the ability to motivate, recruit, train, supervise, and retain staff.
  • Energetic and enthusiastic: actively promotes the mission of the designated organization.
  • Eloquent Communicator: communicates effectively with children, families, staff, management, vendors, and stakeholders.

Timeline

PHLpreK Quality Support Coach

SPARK/SHINE Inc.
01.2023 - Current

Lead Early Learning Specialist

United Planning Organization
03.2021 - 03.2022

Early Learning Specialist

First Up
04.2019 - 02.2021

Center Director

Acelero Learning Head Start
07.2018 - 03.2019

Site Director

Philadelphia Head Start Partnership
09.2015 - 06.2018

Center Director

Acelero Learning
09.2012 - 04.2015

Lead Teacher

Acelero Learning Head Start
09.2010 - 09.2012

M.S. - Leadership

Duquesne University

B.A. - Behavioral Science & Social Work

Point Park University

A.S. - General Studies

Community College of Allegheny County

30 Early Childhood Education Credits

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