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Tomeshia Johnson

Yellow Springs,OH

Summary

Dynamic Social Emotional Learning Specialist with extensive experience at Springfield City School District, adept at crisis intervention and behavior management. Proven track record in developing individualized education programs and enhancing student engagement. Skilled in curriculum development and fostering positive relationships with families, ensuring a supportive environment for all learners.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Emotional Learning Specialist

SPRINGFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Springfield, OH
08.2024 - Current
  • Supporting students Providing instruction to help students develop social skills and personal growth
  • Supporting families Providing consultation, instruction, and group counseling to support families
  • Supporting school staff Working with teachers, administrators, and other support staff to integrate SEL into school programs, assessments, and meetings
  • Leading professional learning Coordinating professional development for schools and staff
  • Consulting on crisis intervention Consulting with staff on prevention, de-escalation, and intervention strategies
  • Coaching school leaders Visiting schools to assess climate and culture, and providing recommendations to administrators and teachers
  • Monitoring attendance and discipline Monitoring schools' attendance and discipline data to support truancy interventions, suspension reduction efforts, and expulsion alternatives
  • Developing professional learning models Creating and implementing professional learning models to increase capacity to model and support student SEL competency development

Social-Emotional Learning Intervention Specialist

Vandalia Butler City Schools
Vandalia, OH
08.2019 - 05.2023
  • Implemented a continuum of services that will focus on providing an opportunity for optimal development of the 'whole' child and ensure the implementation of valued services by focusing on general health as well as mental health/mental wellness in a way that is culturally aware and responsive for the student and caregiver(s).
  • Developed and implements an Individualized Education Program of the student complimentary to his/her educational strengths as they are impacted by behavior as defined through the multifactored evaluation and IEP process and Regular Education Curriculum.
  • Prioritized unsolved problems to focus on: gathering information about and achieving a clear understanding of the student's concern or perspective on the unsolved problem; sharing the concern of the school community; generating solutions that are realistic and truly addresses the concerns of all parties.
  • Used ongoing various assessments to maintain a record of the student's progress specific to his/her lacking skills and understandings.
  • Continually supervised students to ensure a safe, non-threatening, nurturing environment where students can thrive.
  • Engaged in ongoing professional development to increase knowledge and skills of positive student behavior support for all students, targeted students and students who represent sub-group populations.
  • Assisted staff in: defining and measuring lacking skills to meet typical expectations; understanding principles of reinforcement; teaching needed skills; and identifying contributing issues.
  • Served as a filter for all office referrals and make recommendations to the school on consequences based on the student's history, progress towards skill building, prioritized problem(s) and the School's Code of Conduct.
  • Set up and conducted re-entry meetings on students who have been suspended, and as appropriate develop skill building intervention plans involving instruction of expected behaviors.
  • Participated in team meetings that: design social skills instruction, and ethical issues; School-wide Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports; and factors that affect effectiveness including social validity and treatment integrity.
  • Assisted teachers to develop class-wide systems of expectation identification, classroom climate, and skill building to promote a healthy class environment and effective planning, organization and implementation of strategies and interventions for optimum behavior management.
  • Collaborated with Behavior Coaches, teachers and staff in the development of Behavior Intervention Plans.
  • Communicated and engaged respectfully and regularly with parent(s) or caregiver(s) who may have issues that interfere with effective role modeling such as disorganization, lack of time, family dysfunction and dynamics, personal trauma, extreme poverty, substance addiction, or marital issues, etc.

Science Teacher and Intervention Specialist

Springfield City School
Springfield, OH
01.2015 - 05.2023
  • Incorporated Project Based Learning and Engineering Design Process (STEAM) in my curriculum Integrating technology into the curriculum to serve the needs of all learners.
  • Assist individuals, groups and systems through the application of Positive Behavioral Intervention (PBIS) and Supports.
  • Gather data to support the development Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plan or PBIS that addresses the student's lacking skills that lead to his/her inability to meet school expectations and provides a means to help the student develop lacking skills to become more academically successful.
  • Work directly and aggressively with targeted students to teach skills that substantially increase their academic performance.
  • Implement a continuum of services that will focus on providing an opportunity for optimal development of the 'whole' child and ensure the implementation of valued services by focusing on general health as well as mental health/mental wellness in a way that is culturally aware and responsive for the student and caregiver(s).
  • Develop and implement an Individualized Education Program of the student complimentary to his/her educational strengths as they are impacted by behavior as defined through the multi-factored evaluation and IEP process and Regular Education Curriculum.
  • Prioritize unsolved problems to focus on: gathering information about and achieving a clear understanding of the student's concern or perspective on the unsolved problem; sharing the concern of the school community; generating solutions that are realistic and truly addresses the concerns of all parties.
  • Continually supervise students to ensure a safe, non-threatening, nurturing environment where students can thrive.
  • Serve as a filter for all office referrals and make recommendations to the school on consequences based on the student's history, progress towards skill building, prioritized problem(s) and the School's Code of Conduct.

General Science Teacher

Renaissance Academy
Columbus, OH
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Participated on school committees.
  • Planned and developed lesson plans based on current curriculum and student levels.
  • Collaborated with other teachers, staff, students and parents to support students' progress.
  • Set up and supervised laboratory experiments.
  • Arranged and coordinated speakers to attend lectures.
  • Attended professional development activities and seminars.
  • Updated student records.
  • Remained current on the latest technology and scientific discoveries.
  • Coordinated school science fair and field trips.

Chemistry Teacher

Horizon Science Academy
Dayton, OH
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to students on different topics of chemistry.
  • Supervised students' laboratory work.
  • Evaluated and graded students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers.
  • Compiled, administered, and graded examinations.
  • Maintained student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Prepared course materials such as syllabus, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Offered tutoring to students who needed extra help.
  • Organized weekly student-based clubs.

Education

M.S. - Rehabilitative Counseling

Minnesota State University
05-1999

B.S. - Biology

Southern University
05-1997

Skills

  • Social work and crisis intervention
  • Tutoring and lesson planning
  • Behavior management and classroom management
  • Special education and curriculum development
  • Classroom experience and teaching
  • Sports coaching and student engagement
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Customer service and support
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Math and writing skills
  • Autism experience

Certification

  • Special Education Certification, 06/01/23 to 06/01/28
  • Teaching Certification, 06/01/23 to 06/01/28
  • Professional Educator License, 06/01/23 to 06/01/28
  • 7-12 Life Science (Texas and Ohio), 06/01/23 to 06/01/28
  • Intervention Specialist (Texas and Ohio), 06/01/23 to 06/01/28

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Timeline

Social Emotional Learning Specialist

SPRINGFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2024 - Current

Social-Emotional Learning Intervention Specialist

Vandalia Butler City Schools
08.2019 - 05.2023

Science Teacher and Intervention Specialist

Springfield City School
01.2015 - 05.2023

General Science Teacher

Renaissance Academy
01.2014 - 01.2015

Chemistry Teacher

Horizon Science Academy
01.2011 - 01.2013

M.S. - Rehabilitative Counseling

Minnesota State University

B.S. - Biology

Southern University

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