Rebecca Johnson
OMAHA,NE
Summary
The Academy Director implements and maintains education programs and services and serves as trusted resource to patrons, school personnel and Chief Executive Officer. Successfully maintains staffing and resources to achieve program objectives within budget. Leverages research-based interventions, strategies and instruction and analyzes data to drive academic achievement and social-emotional growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Academy Director
Simplistic Solutions Learning Academy
07.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated tenacity and persistence in pursuit of solutions to maximize student achievement.
- Embodied and advocated school's mission, vision, expectations and values.
- Established clear performance metrics for faculty evaluations, resulting in higher teaching standards across the board.
- Hired, supervised and evaluated teaching faculty and support staff.
- Improved overall student performance by regularly evaluating and adjusting curriculum and teaching methods.
- Worked collaboratively with CEO and instructional staff to support needs of students.
- Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency in budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Provided support to new and veteran teachers to maximize student learning.
- Enhanced Academy's reputation by implementing innovative educational programs and strategies.
- Cultivated a culture of excellence among faculty members by setting high expectations for performance and providing ongoing feedback on progress toward goals.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and inform future instructional strategies.
- Enhanced communication between faculty members, administration, parents, and students through regular meetings and transparent reporting practices.
Resource and Early Elementary Teacher
St Patrick's Elementary School
08.2009 - 05.2022
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports quarterly to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Kindergarten Teacher
Westside Community Schools
08.2000 - 05.2008
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
Special Education Teacher
Westside Community Schools
08.1998 - 07.2000
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University Nebraska Omaha
Omaha, NE05.2000
Teaching Certification K-6 - K-6 Teaching Certification
Creighton University
Omaha, NEBachelor of Science - Education Speech Language Pathology
University Nebraska At Lincoln
Lincoln, NESkills
- Student Engagement
- Staff Development
- Educational technology
- Decision-Making
- Staff Supervision
- Curriculum Planning
- Student Support
- Curriculum Planning
- Student Needs Assessments
Timeline
Academy Director
Simplistic Solutions Learning Academy
07.2022 - Current
Resource and Early Elementary Teacher
St Patrick's Elementary School
08.2009 - 05.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Westside Community Schools
08.2000 - 05.2008
Special Education Teacher
Westside Community Schools
08.1998 - 07.2000
Master of Science - Special Education
University Nebraska Omaha
Teaching Certification K-6 - K-6 Teaching Certification
Creighton University
Bachelor of Science - Education Speech Language Pathology
University Nebraska At Lincoln
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