RHONDA JOHNSON
Fort Payne,AL
Summary
Environmental scientist transitioning from a 34-year career in science education to environmental consulting and site approvals. Experienced in soil analysis, erosion control, and water runoff assessment. Skilled in GIS mapping, field data collection, and environmental regulations. A quick learner with a strong background in scientific research, data analysis, and technical writing, eager to apply knowledge to environmental site evaluations, and land-use planning.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Researcher
Auburn University
01.2025 - Current
- Conducting research on soil erosion and water runoff in the Appalachian Foothills
- Analyzing the impact of soil composition and slope characteristics on runoff
- Utilizing GIS and hydrological modeling for site evaluations
- Preparing technical reports and recommendations for sustainable land management
Science Instructor
Floyd County Schools, Georgia
, USA
01.2016 - Current
- Taught Biology, Physical Science, AP Physics, AP Research, and Honors Science courses
- Designed and implemented curriculum integrating environmental science topics
- Mentored students in scientific research and data analysis
- Developed and led field-based environmental science projects
Adjunct Professor
Northeast Alabama Community College
, USA
01.2009 - 01.2022
- Taught physics and environmental science courses at the college level
- Integrated real-world applications in sustainability and land-use planning
- Guided students in research methodologies and technical writing
Science Instructor
DeKalb County Schools, Alabama
, USA
01.1991 - 01.2016
- Taught Biology, Physical Science, AP Physics, AP Research, and Honors Science courses
- Designed and implemented curriculum integrating environmental science topics
- Mentored students in scientific research and data analysis
- Developed and led field-based environmental science projects
Education
Master’s - Agriculture Crop, Soil, and Environmental Science
Auburn University
04-2025
Education Specialist - General Science, Secondary Education
Jacksonville State University
12-2014
Master’s - Science Education, General Science Secondary Education
University of Alabama
12-1994
Bachelor’s - Science Education, General Science Secondary Education
Jacksonville State University
12-1989
Skills
- Soil evaluation
- Land-use assessment
- Erosion control
- Water runoff analysis
- GIS mapping
- Remote sensing
- Environmental regulations
- Compliance
- Field research
- Data collection
- Site approval evaluations
- Technical writing
- Reporting
- Scientific communication
- Education
Personal Information
Title: Environmental Scientist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graduate Researcher
Auburn University
01.2025 - Current
Science Instructor
Floyd County Schools, Georgia
01.2016 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Northeast Alabama Community College
01.2009 - 01.2022
Science Instructor
DeKalb County Schools, Alabama
01.1991 - 01.2016
Master’s - Agriculture Crop, Soil, and Environmental Science
Auburn University
Education Specialist - General Science, Secondary Education
Jacksonville State University
Master’s - Science Education, General Science Secondary Education
University of Alabama
Bachelor’s - Science Education, General Science Secondary Education
Jacksonville State University
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