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Likitia Johnson
Education
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced Reading Instructional Specialist dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment for students and staff. Seeking an Assistant Principal position to leverage instructional leadership skills and contribute to the overall educational success of the school. Committed to implementing effective strategies that promote student growth and development, while collaborating with teachers and administrators to enhance the educational experience. Passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers both students and educators to reach their full potential.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Principal Certification
2
2
AEL Certification
3
3
T-Tess Certified
Work History
3-5 Reading Instructional Specialist
Marcella Elementary Aldine ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the development of curriculum aligned with state standards, ensuring comprehensive coverage of required content.
- Participated in regular meetings with administrators and other specialists to review school policies and discuss ways to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Developed distance learning tools and curriculum and supported faculty with implementation.
- Collaborated with faculty to analyze student data, identifying areas for targeted intervention and support.
- Coached teachers on effective classroom management strategies, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
- Organized professional development workshops for educators, focusing on best practices in instruction and assessment.
- Supported teachers in improving their instructional methods for increased student engagement and understanding.
- Spearheaded initiatives focused on closing achievement gaps between various student populations.
- Mentored new educators by providing support during the initial phases of their teaching careers, fostering a sense of collaboration and professional growth.
- Led collaborative planning sessions with teams of teachers, promoting consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
ELA Instructional Specialist
Thompson Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked cooperatively with the campus administration team to develop goals and objectives to enhance the campus instructional programs
- Coached educators using observation guidelines aligned to the district instructional expectations
- Disaggregated, analyzed, and disseminated test data for instructional and placement decision making purposes
- Led professional development programs at a campus and district level
5th grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher
Thompson Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Designed and implemented culturally relevant and engaging activities to ensure each student could understand, retain and apply information
- Integrated various technologies to develop and promote their high order thinking and generate their interest
- Tracked and elevated student growth through various sources of data from previous and current school year
- Implementing strategies to improve student reading fluency and comprehension skills
- Implementing writing process with fidelity with emphasis on grammar skills
- Implementing Ellevation strategies with EB's weekly
- Mentoring of new teachers with support for their first year
- Social Studies Representative for campus
- Established instructional practices driven by several outlets of data
- Communicated regularly with parents via technology to create a healthy partnership and provide at-home support
1st Grade Self-contained, 2nd & 4th Grade ELA
Black Elementary School
01.2015 - 08.2020
Education
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston -Downtown
01.2008
M.A. - Instructional Leadership
Houston Baptist University
01.2019
M.A. - Counseling
Prairie View A&M University
01.2012
Skills
- Developed Culturally Relevant Activities
- Technology Integration for Enhanced Learning
- Analyzed Student Data
- Improved Comprehension Skills for Students
- Consistent Writing Process Application
- Facilitated Weekly Ellevation Strategy Sessions
- Supported First-Year Educators
- Instructional Strategies Based on Data Analysis
- Communicated regularly with parents via technology
Certification
- EC-6 Certification
- ESL Certification
- T-Tess Certification
- AEL Certification
- Principal Certification
Accomplishments
- Thompson Elementary Teacher of the Year, 2022
- Black Elementary Teacher of the Year, 2017
Leadership Experience
- 2nd Grade Level Team Leader, 2 years
- Social Studies Campus Representative, 1 year
- Mentor Coordinator, 1 year
- New Teacher Mentor, 3 years
- Campus Improvement Team, 2 years
- District Educational Advisory Committee (DEAC) Campus Representative, 1 year
- 3-5 ELA Instructional Specialist
- 3-5 DSD Presenter, 2022
Interests
Timeline
3-5 Reading Instructional Specialist
Marcella Elementary Aldine ISD
08.2023 - Current
ELA Instructional Specialist
Thompson Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
5th grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher
Thompson Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2022
1st Grade Self-contained, 2nd & 4th Grade ELA
Black Elementary School
01.2015 - 08.2020
M.A. - Instructional Leadership
Houston Baptist University
M.A. - Counseling
Prairie View A&M University
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston -Downtown
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