Dama Johnson
Stilwell,KS
Summary
Versatile early childhood development and education specialist using diverse training and experience to maximize the potential of all children and families through education, resources, and inspiring mentorship.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood SEL Coordinator
The Family Conservancy
11 2021 - Current
- Observed teachers in diverse classroom environments across 8 early childhood programs to assess strengths and areas for improvement.
- Implemented transformational coaching model in 30+ classrooms using mentoring approach to move teaching teams toward their highest potential.
- Coordinated with school and program administration to design and deliver professional development and support to teachers.
- Collaborated with transdisciplinary team on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Facilitated family and caregiving classes to improve parenting techniques and skills using Conscious Discipline model
- Gathered and utilized data from the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA), Arnett Caregiver Interaction Scale, Conscious Discipline Mindset Assessment, Knox Self Reflective Survey and self written surveys to improve grant outcomes and team skills and abilities
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
Co-Teacher 1
Educare Kansas City
03 2018 - 11 2021
- Implemented High Scope and Conscious Discipline Curriculum in preschool classroom of diverse students from historically underserved populations as well as students with special needs.
- Gathered data and made data driven curriculum and intervention decisions using ASQ3, DECA, COR Advantage, and MyIGDI.
- Built family engagement through communication, collaboration, and rapport to enhance student success in classrooms.
- Identified children in need of extra support for social emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and worked with multidisciplinary team to plan improvement strategies and action steps.
- Mentored and coached three co-teachers, furthering their career goals and education.
Lead Prekindergarten Teacher
Little Sunshine's Playhouse
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Built and implemented emergent/Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum with documentation
- Communicated daily with parents and administrators about student's disposition and progress
- Evaluated and assessed children's development for parent-teacher conferences
- Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
Teacher
Brighton Academy
09.2014 - 05.2017
- Taught math and social studies classes to students aged 6-13 years two days per week
- Assisted in building and organizing successful elementary program in numbers and reputation
- Maintained records and communicated with parents and administrators about student grades, concerns, and progress using several technology platforms
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using project based instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Unified
University Of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of Kansas
Skills
Conscious Discipline
Group Theraplay
High Scope Curriculum
Brazelton Touchpoints
Zero to Three: The Growing Brain
Trauma Informed Care
Therapist Collaboration
Social Emotional Learning
Affiliations
- Kansas and Missouri Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (KAIMH and MOAIMH)
Timeline
Lead Prekindergarten Teacher
Little Sunshine's Playhouse
06.2017 - 03.2018
Teacher
Brighton Academy
09.2014 - 05.2017
Early Childhood SEL Coordinator
The Family Conservancy
11 2021 - Current
Co-Teacher 1
Educare Kansas City
03 2018 - 11 2021
Master of Science - Early Childhood Unified
University Of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of Kansas
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