School Assistant
Resume:
Dian Johnson
Miami Gardens, FL 33169
786-***-****/Cell
************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position within an educational realm that will allow me to assist and support children in achieving academic and personal success by cultivating opportunities for growth through dedication, advocacy and community building.
OFFERING
Twelve (12) years of professional experience.
EDUCATION:
Saint Thomas University, Miami, Florida.
Master of Science in Educational Leadership
Graduated 12/ 2010 GPA: 4.0
Saint Thomas University, Miami, Florida.
Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling
Graduated 5/2004- GPA: 4.0
Bethune- Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida.
Bachelor of Science in Sociology
Graduated 6/1996- GPA: 3.5
WORK EXPERIENCE:
ASPIRA Raul Arnaldo Martinez Charter School (previously known as ASPIRA Youth Leadership Charter); Miami, Florida.
August 2008-2014
Dean of Student/Assistant Principal/Principal Designee/Interim Principal
• Responsible to effectively work collaboratively to develop, plan, implement and manage the school instructional framework that aligns with district curriculum and state standards, effective instructional practices and student learning needs and assessments.
• Responsible to employ and monitor a decision-making process that is based on vision, mission and improvement priorities using facts and data.
• Responsible to demonstrate personal and professional behaviors consistent with quality practices in education and as a community leader.
• Responsible to assist the school principal in providing an array of services.
• Developing, implementing, facilitating, managing, and coordinating.
• Administering educational programs that optimize the safety and success of the school.
• Administering educational programs that optimize the safety and success of students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Recruiting materials, parent/student orientation handbook, school procedures, curriculum, registration process and school-wide programs.
• Oversea the entire school operations on a daily basis such as personal management, business management, and student support services, student and parents activities and community involvement.
ASPIRA Youth Leadership Charter; Miami, Florida.
August 2004-August 2008
Guidance Counselor
• Provided an array of counseling services to sixth- eighth grade students.
• Implement rules and guideline to the students as a group and/or individually.
• Counseled students regarding conflict mediations and/or resolution.
• Conducted mediation training to the students.
• Conducted parent workshops.
• Facilitated parent/teacher/student conferences.
• Increase student motivation through extra- curricular activities.
• Organize fundraiser activities yearly during the school calendar.
• Planned and facilitated faculty and teachers/staff meeting.
• Assisted principal and assistant principal with disciplinary counseling.
MDCPS/ ASPIRA Youth Leadership Charter; Miami, Florida.
January 1997-August 2003
Substitute Teacher
• Worked with emotionally, mentally, and physically handicapped students with specific learning disabilities from grades K-12.
• Implemented lesson plans by assisting, supervising and interacting.
• Motivated students to complete all given assignments.
CHARLEE of Dade County; Miami, Florida.
January 2000-January 2001
Case Manager
• Worked with children and parents within the foster care system.
• Provided an array of services to assist children with the transition from one home to another.
• Administered the development of service plans.
• Worked with the clinical team and direct care staff of effective treatment of the children.
• Maintained necessary case records and reports.
• Attended court on a regular basis to make recommendation based on the case.
• Coordinated with external agencies for effective services to the children.
Vision to Victory Human Services Corporation; Miami, Florida.
September 1997- May 1999
PROJECT L.I.F.T. (Life Initiative for Female Transition)
Social Worker
• Provided an array of social services programs to troubled families.
• Conducted psychosocial assessments, developing an individualized treatment plan.
• Recruited program participants.
• Conducted individual and family group counseling.
• Conducted parenting groups.
• Facilitating psycho educational groups that consist of Self-Esteem.
• Encouraged communication to avoid self isolation
• Conducted discussion groups regarding Peer Relationships/Peer Pressure, Values, Career education, Issues of Intimacy, Know your Body, AIDS/STDS prevention, Social Skills Enhancement, and Parent/child or children) relationships.
SKILLS: MS Works, MS Windows, Excel, Power Point, Word Perfect, Soft Solution, Internet savvy, Type 50 wpm, 10 key adding machines (8,000 Key strokes)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Fluent in Speaking Creole
CERTIFICATE: Guidance and Counseling (K-12)
Educational Leadership (K-12)
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