Jennifer Johnson
West Hempstead,NY
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented aspiring school administrator seeking a challenging role in education administration. Skilled in various administrative tasks, such as managing budgets, supervision of teachers/staff, providing professional development, and coordinating schedules. Dedicated to improving student outcomes and ensuring a positive learning environment. Resourceful and passionate with a talent for supporting all stakeholders to ensure student success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist/ AAC Evaluator/Trainer
Nassau BOCES
12.2000 - Current
- Improved student communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Monitored students' progress and adjusted therapy accordingly.
- Provided professional development opportunities for colleagues by organizing workshops on current trends in speech-language pathology practices.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide communication strategies by providing expert consultation to administrators and teachers.
- Served as a mentor for new Speech-Language Pathologists, providing guidance on best practices, policies, and procedures of the school.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on best practices in the field of speech-language therapy.
- Facilitated parent education sessions on topics related to communication strategies and AAC implementation.
School Administrative Intern
Nassau BOCES
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported teachers in learning and applying new skills through meaningful professional development.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Assisted in allocation of school budget and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
- Enhanced the quality of special education instruction by implementing evidence-based instructional strategies and interventions.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state mandates related to special education services by maintaining accurate documentation and staying informed on policy updates.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Managed the successful transition of new teachers into the school community by providing ongoing mentoring support.
- Coordinated the development of master schedule.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
Education
Advanced Certificate - School Administration
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY12.2023
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY01.1999
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Data Analysis
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Documentation and Reporting
- Professional Development
- Schedule Coordination
- Special Education
- Policies and Procedures Implementation
- Staff Evaluation
- Individualized Education Plans
- Educational Leadership
- Organizational Skills
Affiliations
- ASHA (American Speech Language Hearing Association)
- LISHA (Long Island Speech & Hearing Association)
Certification
- NYS Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - #013045
- NYS Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped K-12
- American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)-CCC #12032529
- NYS School Building Leader- in progress (expected 2/2024)
- NYS School District Leader- in progress (expected 2/2024)
Additional Information
Long Island Speech & Hearing Association
2023-CEU Workshop presenter on AAC systems
1999-Fall Conference Committee Member
West Hempstead School District
PTSA President July 2022-present
PTSA Vice-President July 2020-July 2022
Timeline
School Administrative Intern
Nassau BOCES
04.2023 - 12.2023
Speech-Language Pathologist/ AAC Evaluator/Trainer
Nassau BOCES
12.2000 - Current
Advanced Certificate - School Administration
The College of Saint Rose
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Adelphi University
- NYS Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - #013045
- NYS Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped K-12
- American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)-CCC #12032529
- NYS School Building Leader- in progress (expected 2/2024)
- NYS School District Leader- in progress (expected 2/2024)
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