Lorie Johnson
Lugoff,SC
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished education professional with a Master's in Administration and Supervision, bringing a wealth of leadership experience to the role of Assistant Principal. Adept at fostering a positive and inclusive school culture while ensuring academic excellence. Proven track record of driving student achievement and promoting staff development through collaborative leadership. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and a passion for creating an environment where both students and educators thrive. Committed to supporting the school's mission and vision to achieve educational excellence. Ready to contribute expertise and enthusiasm to advance the educational goals of the institution.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School-English Teacher
Lugoff-Elgin High School
2020.07 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
- Served as Co-Coordinator for SPARK, implementing and adjusting curriculum, resources, and activities; partnered with community businesses; addressed budgetary needs
- Served as Testing Administrator for SAT testing
- Led Literacy Team in creating school-wide literacy goals
- Co-coordinator for Connect and Check
- Successful completion of District's Developing Administrators Program
Clinical Experience
Lugoff-Elgin High School
2021.09 - 2023.03
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
ELA Teacher
Monroe Middle School, Union County Public Schools
2016.01 - 2020.06
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success
- Coordinator for Redhawk Academy, after-school tutoring program
- Coordinated school-wide ELA field trips
- Attended AG Teacher meetings, cohort for AG certification Led team meetings
- Represented ELA department at Columbia University for Professional Development cohort
- Led professional development for school's ELA department
Spanish Program Director
Carmel Christian School
2005.01 - 2005.06
- Developed Spanish program from ground up, laying out framework, and defining roles
- Taught immersive Spanish to grades 2-8
- Interviewed teacher candidates to expand program
English Teacher
East Mecklenburg High School
2003.08 - 2004.12
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Garner Senior High School
Wake County Public School District
2002.07 - 2003.08
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
ELA Teacher
Crestdale Middle School
2001.01 - 2002.06
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, readingand writing practice
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plansto optimize student education
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth
- Taughtage-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA06.2026
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Arts - English
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Head of Literacy Plan Committee
- Standardized Testing Administration Experience
- SPARK Camp Co-Director
- Developing Administrators Program Graduate
- Group Facilitation and Presentations
- Check and Connect Mentor Program Assistant Director
- Poverty Training Cohort School Representative
- Parent Communication
- Technology Integration
- Records Management
- Testing administration
- Curriculum Implementation
- Faculty Collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
School Administrator Certification, Elementary and Secondary
Accomplishments
- Lead for School Literacy Plan
- Lead team for Mastery Connect
- Co-Coordinator for SPARK camp
- Co-Coordinator for Connect and Check
- LE Buddy for new teachers
- School representative for District-wide Poverty in Schools team
- Graduate of KCSD Developing Administrators Program
- Served as Testing Administrator for SAT
- Standards Implementation Committee
Timeline
School Administrator Certification, Elementary and Secondary
2023-07
Clinical Experience
Lugoff-Elgin High School
2021.09 - 2023.03
School-English Teacher
Lugoff-Elgin High School
2020.07 - Current
ELA Teacher
Monroe Middle School, Union County Public Schools
2016.01 - 2020.06
Spanish Program Director
Carmel Christian School
2005.01 - 2005.06
English Teacher
East Mecklenburg High School
2003.08 - 2004.12
Garner Senior High School
Wake County Public School District
2002.07 - 2003.08
ELA Teacher
Crestdale Middle School
2001.01 - 2002.06
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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