RODERICK JOHNSON
Chicago,IL
Summary
Passionate and results-driven educator seeking a leadership role within Teach For America to expand equitable learning opportunities for students. Dedicated to improving student achievement, fostering social-emotional development, and driving systemic change through data-informed instruction and mentorship.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Teacher
KIPP One Academy
01.2023 - Current
- Lead 8th-grade science instruction, utilizing inquiry-based learning to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Serve as Math Interventionist Coordinator, designing and implementing targeted interventions to improve student performance
- Use data-driven instruction to adapt teaching strategies, ensuring students meet or exceed growth expectations
- Foster a positive classroom culture through SEL-focused strategies, leading to increased student engagement and achievement
- Collaborate with fellow educators and leadership to develop school-wide initiatives supporting academic success and equity
Dean of Students
CICS Basil Middle School
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Led school-wide behavior and culture initiatives, reducing suspensions by 25% through restorative justice practices and SEL programming
- Provided instructional coaching and professional development for teachers, increasing classroom effectiveness and student engagement
- Developed and implemented data-driven interventions for students requiring academic and behavioral support
- Strengthened family and community partnerships to enhance student support and school engagement
- Partnered with special education teams to ensure compliance with IEP requirements and equitable learning experiences
Middle School Teacher
CICS Washington Park
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Taught 5th and 6th grade math and science, achieving 100% student proficiency or growth targets on NWEA assessments
- Designed engaging, student-centered curricula aligned to Common Core Standards
- Created and implemented a school-wide positive behavior intervention system, decreasing disciplinary incidents
- Developed formative and summative assessments to track student progress and inform instruction
- Mentored novice teachers, providing instructional guidance and classroom management strategies
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, ARSkills
- Social-emotional learning (SEL)
- Restorative justice
- Differentiated instruction
- Teacher coaching
- Curriculum development
- School-wide behavior interventions
- Data analysis
- Project-based learning
- Student-centered instruction
- Google Suite
- Google Classroom
- See-Saw
- Desmos
- EdLight
- Zearn
- Actively Learn
- PowerSchool
- IMPACT
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Technology And Curriculum Tools
- Google Suite
- Google Classroom
- See-Saw
- Desmos
- EdLight
- Zearn
- Actively Learn
- PowerSchool
- IMPACT
- Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
Professional Development
- Guided Reading & Balanced Literacy
- Social-Emotional Learning & Trauma-Informed Teaching
- Data Analysis & Differentiated Instruction
- Uncommon Schools Instructional Framework
- Restorative Justice Practices & MTSS
- NWEA Data Interpretation & Implementation
- Culturally Responsive Teaching & Equity-Based Leadership
Commitment To Equity
- Advocate for closing opportunity gaps for historically marginalized students through data-driven interventions and culturally relevant teaching practices.
- Proven ability to foster strong relationships with students, families, and stakeholders to create equitable, student-centered learning environments.
- Dedicated to continuous learning and leadership development to drive systemic change in education.
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
KIPP One Academy
01.2023 - Current
Dean of Students
CICS Basil Middle School
01.2019 - 01.2023
Middle School Teacher
CICS Washington Park
01.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
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