Professional Summary
Skills
Work History
DENECE JOHNSON
Clearfield, UT 84105 801-***-**** ***************@*****.*** Innovative Academic leader focused on engaging with students and educators to meet learning objectives and drive student progress. Committed to providing empowering leadership through training and trust. Ten-year history of managing top-performing faculty to cultivate student rapport and promote successful education delivery. Recognized for inspiring management team members to excel and encouraging creative work environments. Enthusiastic creative fun leader eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of high expectations and accountability for all students. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in academics, emotional, social,and personal belief in oneself. Education administration
Group and individual instruction
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Student records management
Student counseling
Project organization
Problem resolution
Open Door Policy
Team building
Parent Involvement and Input
Relationship development
Elementary Principal 07/2012 to 08/2018
Davis School District – Kaysville, UT
Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress. Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction. Interviewed, hired, supervised and assisted all school employees and offered feedback through positive methods.
Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including conception, modification, and approval of professional staff additions. Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education- focused setting for teachers.
Supported human resources operations, including hiring, training, disciplinary action and termination in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements. Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Collaborated with Joint Staff and Community Council to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families. Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness student learning.
Increased customer satisfaction by resolving student expectation standard. Assistant Principal 07/2007 to 07/2012
Davis School District – Davis County, UT
Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress. Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data. Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families. Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment. Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts. Assessment Specialist at Utah State Office of Ed. 08/2003 to 08/2007 State Office Of Education – Salt Lake City, UT
Led statewide teacher groups in developing questions for the, Criterion Referenced Tests (CRTs grades 1-Algebra II, Utah Basic Skills Test, and Adaptive testing). Developed statewide communications and input to involve writing workshops for better understanding of state core.
Saved $500,000 by insuring the testing company delivered on contractual agreements. Increased customer satisfaction by teaching scaling and equating after the pilot tests were Education
given.
Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Math Teacher at Fairfield Junior High 07/1996 to 06/2007 Davis School Distict – Kaysville, UT
Worked with struggling students to understand basic math concepts. Worked with students that excelled to challenge their abilities in Algebra. Inspire a love of math for the students, plus instill the need for their future employment. Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties. Increased customer satisfaction by creating many hands on math learning, creating greater interest.
Handled student and parent calls to assist in questions on work at home. Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately. Elementary Classroom Teacher 07/1990 to 07/1996
Davis School District – Clearfield And Syracuse, UT Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities. Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Master of Educational Leadership: Education Administration Southern Utah University - Cedar City, UT
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education 1-8
Brigham Young University - Provo, UT
Associate of Science: General Studies
Certifications
Ricks College - Rexburg, ID
Administrative Supervisory for K-12
Math Endorsements Level 3