LaShonda Johnson
Houston,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST
TIPPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Houston , Texas
01.2020 - Current
- Provide assistance to instructional staff members with emphasis on the teaching and learning process and classroom management
- Visit instructional areas/classrooms, provide feedback and coaching to enhance student learning needs and instructional issues
- Developed instructional plans, demonstrate instructional strategies, and model exemplary instructional lessons
- Analyze student and teacher data in collaboration with staff to recommend appropriate changes in instruction, materials, and strategies
- Develop, Monitor, evaluate, and support instruction by implementing a plan to ensure students who are at-risk receive the level of additional support needed
- Stay abreast of any curriculum issues, district curriculum and standards to communicate to teachers
- Assist in the development of Professional development sessions that support the campus Improvement Plan
- Provide and assist in parent engagement activities that promote family involvement at the campus
- Perform other curriculum duties as assigned by principal.
- Utilized recorded data to implement actionable curriculum improvements.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Collaborate with teachers to determine curriculum efficacy.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
TEACHER
BAMMEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Houston , Texas
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Conferred with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curriculum
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST
UNIVERSITY TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Baton Rouge , Louisiana
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Provided a collaborative learning and development culture and implemented values of shared leadership
- Developed instructional plans, demonstrate instructional strategies, and model instructional lessons
- Monitored, evaluated, and supported instruction by completing clinical supervision cycles on teachers to strengthen areas of need
- Conducted meetings with principals and departmental or grade level chairpersons to communicate objectives and goals
- Assist in the selection and production of materials
- Created and implemented school scheduling including planning schedules that vertically aligned for data analysis and professional development as well as Design, plan, and conduct appropriate in-service programs
- Analyzed student and teacher data to impact level of instruction
- Conducted orientation and one-to-one training with new teaching staff
- Researched, created, and presented/facilitated workshops based on the needs of the school
- Facilitated meetings, created schedules, secured state testing documents, and ensured that all testing procedures were in the guidelines of Louisiana Department of Education.
TEACHER LEADER
UNIVERSITY TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs
- Provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
- Prepared reports on students and activities as required by administration
- Conferred with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curriculum
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching aids and strategies to assess student’s individual needs based on their Individual Educational Plan
- Conducted Individualized Education Plan meetings, wrote, tracked, and monitored Individualized Education Plan goals, objectives, and progress
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Provided teachers with support in the classroom
- Modeled instructional lessons
- Conducted observations, provided teachers with feedback in areas of need in the academic delivery processes
- Attend Professional Development meetings and workshops.
Education
Educational Leadership
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY A&M COLLEGE
Baton Rouge, LA 08.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY A&M COLLEGE
Baton Rouge, LA 01.2011 - 05.2014
Skills
Implementation support
undefinedCertification
Instructional Leader Licensure
Timeline
INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST
TIPPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
01.2020 - Current
TEACHER
BAMMEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2019 - 12.2019
INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST
UNIVERSITY TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12.2017 - 06.2019
Educational Leadership
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY A&M COLLEGE
08.2015 - 05.2017
TEACHER LEADER
UNIVERSITY TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY A&M COLLEGE
01.2011 - 05.2014
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