Jamika Johnson
Educator
Lithonia,GA
Summary
Goal-driven Reading Interventionist with talent for achieving amazing results for elementary students.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading EIP Interventionist
Dekalb County Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced knowledge by attending reading training throughout year.
- Facilitated Professional learning workshops in the area of phonics for K-5 teachers at Panola Way Elementary School.
- Acting Academic coach for Chapel Hill Elementary school.
- Provided First Grade Reading Instruction Professional Learning Workshop for Dekalb County School System.
- Analyze 3-5 school-wide writing data.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Taught Reading interventions to individual and small groups in grade levels K-5.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by theschool district.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
First Grade Lead Teacher
Chapel Hill Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Led three first-grade educators and coordinate grade-level team meetings, organizational practices, parent communication, and grade-wide activities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres and supporting student growth and learning.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to the next grade level.
- Provided K-2 Phonic Professional Learning Workshops.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Reading Specialist Teacher
Chapel Hill Elementary School
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Third Grade Teacher
Chapel Hill Elementary School
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Prepared students and Administered and Georgia Mile Stone Assessment.
Kindergarten Teacher
Parkview Village Traditional Elementary School
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Inspired students to take ownership of learning and become autonomous thinkers.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Incorporated art, music and physical activity into curriculum for well-rounded education.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
First Grade Teacher
Murphey Candler Elementary School
08.2004 - 05.2008
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
First Grade Teacher
Wynbrooke Traditional Theme School
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Education
ED.S - Leadership
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA08.2008
Master of Arts - Adult Education
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI08.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Early Elementary Education
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY05.2001
Skills
- Group Facilitation
- Small Group Instruction
- Reading and Teaching
- Literacy Support
- Informative Lectures
- Instructional Best Practices
- Interactive Teaching
- Individualized Coaching
- IEP Understanding
Timeline
Reading EIP Interventionist
Dekalb County Schools
08.2022 - Current
First Grade Lead Teacher
Chapel Hill Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2022
Reading Specialist Teacher
Chapel Hill Elementary School
08.2014 - 05.2015
Third Grade Teacher
Chapel Hill Elementary School
08.2012 - 08.2013
Kindergarten Teacher
Parkview Village Traditional Elementary School
08.2010 - 05.2012
First Grade Teacher
Murphey Candler Elementary School
08.2004 - 05.2008
First Grade Teacher
Wynbrooke Traditional Theme School
08.2003 - 05.2004
ED.S - Leadership
Cambridge College
Master of Arts - Adult Education
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Elementary Education
Kentucky State University