Mary Beth Johnson
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Experienced education leader with strong focus on fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Skilled in curriculum planning and development, coaching and mentorship of educators, and conflict resolution. Experienced with implementing evidence-based reading interventions to support diverse learners. Passion for the implementation of of social-emotional learning skills integrated into the academic learning environment. Known for adaptability, building trust, fostering a positive and engaging learning environment, and driving educational success in literacy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Resource Educator
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Analyzed student data in reading, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Implemented reading research-based instructional strategies to address achievement gaps among various student populations, fostering an inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Improved instructional strategies for diverse learners by conducting classroom observations and providing constructive feedback to teachers.
- Promoted continuous improvement in teaching practices by leading professional learning communities focused on best practices and research-based strategies.
Educator
Jamestown Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Promoted a culture of equity by serving as a member of the Technology Team and created a series of culturally responsive instructional lessons with integrated technology components that were implemented by educators in grades 3-5
- Contributed to communications and professional relationships with 100+ stakeholders through bi-annual conferences, weekly newsletters, emails, and personalized phone calls
Educator
Nottingham Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Turned around a failing interdisciplinary team, reducing annual turnover from 75% to 0% for two years after assuming the lead; created a psychologically safe environment through empathetic and supportive leadership, allowing team-members to be their genuine and authentic selves, and create and implement risk-appropriate, value-added ideas
- Served as school representative on the Teacher’s Council for Instruction district-level organization and acted as communication liaison between colleagues at the building level and district-level administrators
- Strengthened community partnerships by facilitating STEAM Night for over 300 families and community members
Educator
Carlin Springs Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Collaborative member of the Equity and Inclusion Team and assisted in planning teamwork events to promote community engagement, resulting in over 90% of students achieving one year’s growth in mathematics
Educator
Bon Air Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Led grade-level team contributing to school earning national student leadership recognition (1 of 11 schools in-state); observed and integrated best-practices from statewide schools, developed and led school-specific trainings, and empowered students to collect and share performance improvement processes and ideas with multiple stakeholders
Educator
Elizabeth Scott Elementary School
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Unified activities of education professionals and English Language Learners, leading to learner outcomes increasing by 15%; initiated and delivered supplemental services for stakeholders (outside of contractual hours) through personalized instruction, resulting in organization earning National Title 1 School status (one of 100 schools across the country)
3rd Grade Teacher
Ginter Park Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Selected as the school district’s “Most Improved Teacher of the Year” for creating an emotionally safe classroom environment for students by utilizing the Responsive Classroom social and emotional learning approach in instructional practices and student discipline
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership And Innovation
Marymount University
Arlington, VA08-2024
Master of Education - Educational Leadership And Policy
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Elementary Education
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA05-2011
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Instructional Coaching
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Collaborative Learning
- Coaching and Mentorship
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Reading Progress Monitoring
- Positive Behavior Supports
Certification
- Elementary Education Prek-6
- Administration and Supervision Prek-12
Timeline
Reading Resource Educator
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Educator
Jamestown Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Educator
Nottingham Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2022
Educator
Carlin Springs Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Educator
Bon Air Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2017
Educator
Elizabeth Scott Elementary School
08.2012 - 06.2015
3rd Grade Teacher
Ginter Park Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Elementary Education Prek-6
- Administration and Supervision Prek-12
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership And Innovation
Marymount University
Master of Education - Educational Leadership And Policy
University of Richmond
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Elementary Education
Randolph-Macon College
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