Jamel Johnson
Columbus,OH
Summary
I am a dedicated and student-centered Assistant Principal with 3 years of school leadership experience in diverse urban school settings, including public, charter, and small municipal districts. Skilled in instructional leadership, school culture development, staff support, family engagement and operational management. Committed to fostering equitable, safe, and inclusive learning environments that support the academic and social-emotional success of all students. Resourceful Assistant Principal known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in educational leadership, curriculum development, and conflict resolution. Excel in communication, team building, and problem-solving to foster an inclusive and effective learning environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Kae Avenue Elementary
Whitehall, OH
07.2024 - Current
- Lead instructional initiatives aligned to district goals, supporting over 80 staff through coaching, observations, evaluations, and problem solving.
- Support building operations including scheduling, attendance, discipline systems, and safety protocols.
- Implement MTSS/PBIS frameworks to improve behavior, climate, and academic support.
- Collaborate with families, community partners, and district leadership to strengthen student outcomes.
- Coordinated professional development workshops for faculty to enhance teaching strategies.
- Monitored student behavior and discipline in accordance with district regulations.
Administrative Intern
Montrose Elementary
Bexley, OH
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted with building leadership, daily operations, and Ohio House Bill 410 support.
- Conducted walk-throughs, facilitated professional development, and coordinated student programs.
- Supported implementation of school improvement and academic intervention plans.
- Bexley City Schools
Principal - Summer School
Bexley City Schools
Bexley, OH
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Scheduled classes, assigned teacher, and organized student groups according to age and grade level.
- Monitored student performance, attendance, and behavior throughout the program.
- Collaborated with other administrators to coordinate resources between summer school and the traditional academic school year.
- Facilitated communication between faculty, staff, and parents regarding student progress and behavior issues.
Sixth Grade, Science and Social Studies Teacher
Carson Elementary
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Planned and delivered engaging instruction aligned to state standards.
- Collaborated with grade-level and curriculum teams to analyze data and drive student growth.
- Served as advisor for district wide male mentoring program (Men of M.O.R.E.)
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Organized educational field trips to enrich the learning experience for students.
Education
M.D. - Executive M.B.A.
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - History
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio06-2006
Skills
- Teacher evaluation
- Conflict resolution
- Instructional leadership
- School safety
- Crisis management
- Family engagement
- Community engagement
- Data-driven decision making
- Staff development
- Professional development
- Culture and climate initiatives
- Equity practices
- Inclusive practices
- Scheduling
- School operations
- Behavior interventions
- Student and family relationships
- Restorative practices
Websites
Certification
- Principal Licensure, State of Ohio, 2024-2029
- OTES 2.0, State of Ohio, 2024-2028
References
Available upon request.
Community Service
- Co-founder, Urban Valley Founder, Youth leadership & empowerment programs, 01/01/14 - 12/31/20
- Mentor/Coach, Cincinnati Aiken New Tech High School, Associate Head Football Coach, 04/01/14 - 12/31/22
- Mentor/Advisor, Men of M.O.R.E.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Kae Avenue Elementary
07.2024 - Current
Administrative Intern
Montrose Elementary
07.2023 - 05.2024
Principal - Summer School
Bexley City Schools
06.2023 - 07.2023
Sixth Grade, Science and Social Studies Teacher
Carson Elementary
08.2022 - 06.2023
M.D. - Executive M.B.A.
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Ohio University