SYDNEY JOHNSON
Warren,MI
Summary
Results-driven Training and Learning Professional with over 7 years of experience in designing and facilitating educational programs. Specializes in curriculum development and performance analysis, enhancing quality through stakeholder collaboration. Skilled in identifying learning needs and creating engaging training content that promotes participant involvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
10th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
University Preparatory High School
Detroit, MI
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Developed curriculum resources, assessments, and instructional materials for consistent delivery of instruction.
- Designed, developed, and facilitated learning experiences aligned with organizational objectives and standards.
- Analyzed performance data to identify skill gaps and developed targeted interventions to enhance learner outcomes.
- Facilitated training sessions with collaborative activities and performance-based strategies to engage learners effectively.
- Adapted training materials to meet diverse learner needs while demonstrating problem-solving skills.
- Collaborated with administrators and support personnel to implement targeted strategies that improved learner performance.
- Provided coaching and feedback to foster learner development and accountability.
- Maintained documentation of learner progress, ensuring confidentiality in communication of outcomes.
6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Flagship Charter Academy
Detroit, MI
09.2019 - 08.2025
- Developed and adapted curriculum resources, including lesson plans and assessments, to improve learner outcomes.
- Analyzed performance data to identify knowledge gaps and developed targeted interventions, monitoring progress to support student growth.
- Designed and facilitated daily learning experiences for diverse learners, translating curriculum standards into structured training activities.
- Facilitated individual, small-group, and whole-group sessions using direct instruction and collaborative strategies.
- Coached and provided feedback to enhance academic, behavioral, communication, and problem-solving skills, fostering student development.
- Collaborated with administrators and colleagues to identify needs and coordinate support strategies, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
- Maintained accurate documentation of learner progress and interventions while ensuring confidentiality.
- Managed multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
Youth Program Supervisor
Grow Young Detroit Talent
Detroit, MI
07.2019 - 08.2023
- Coordinated daily operations of youth workforce initiatives serving diverse populations.
- Developed presentations, activities, discussion prompts, instructional resources, and supporting materials for engaging program delivery.
- Designed and facilitated career-readiness and professional-development experiences focused on workplace expectations, communication, teamwork, leadership, professionalism, and social-emotional growth.
- Coached and mentored participants, provided individualized feedback, and addressed barriers to success, fostering personal and professional growth.
- Monitored participant engagement and progress, communicated essential information to stakeholders, enhancing program effectiveness.
- Collaborated with schools, program staff, community partners, and stakeholders to coordinate program activities.
- Identified participant needs and adjusted facilitation strategies, driving continuous improvement in program delivery.
- Conducted evaluations and provided coaching to enhance professional growth and workplace readiness.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership and Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2027
Master of Arts - Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Humanities
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2025
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw, MI05-2019
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Student Support Services
- Behavioral Interventions
- Data analysis
- Project implementation
- Program management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team Collaboration
- Compliance & Documentation
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Communication skills
Timeline
10th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
University Preparatory High School
08.2025 - 06.2026
6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Flagship Charter Academy
09.2019 - 08.2025
Youth Program Supervisor
Grow Young Detroit Talent
07.2019 - 08.2023
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership and Management
Grand Canyon University
Master of Arts - Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Humanities
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Saginaw Valley State University