9 Twin Oaks Place

Savannah, GA 31407
912-663-9762
joseph.johnson@sccpss.com

Joseph Donald Johnson

Objective

To use my experience and education to help students succeed and achieve high levels of
learning in the 21st Century blended school and media center through utilization of
technology, critical thinking, and information fluency skills.

Experience

2009-Present

Otis Brock, III Elementary

Savannah, GA

Teacher Librarian and Instructional Technology Specialist (LMTS)

Creation and organization of the library/media center to
promote an interest and love of reading, while promoting
other resources both digital and print.

2009-2016

Teaching information fluency skills and critical thinking

practices, vital for learning an achieving at high levels in
both education and their personal futures.

Promotion and teaching of digital citizenship, and proper

procedures in an online environment.

Promotion and teaching of intellectual

censorship, plagiarism, and copyright laws.

Working with teachers and other stakeholders to

collaborate on lessons and to help reinforce standards
being taught.

Managing a budget and purchasing resources needed to

better support the curriculum from books to technology
and digital resources.

Keeping up the schools website.

Guiding students and help teach research skills to find and

evaluate information they may be looking for.

Robert W. Gadsden Elementary

freedom,

Savannah, GA

Teacher-1st (Current)

Instruction and implementation of K, 1 st, 2nd, and 3rd grade

students in the Georgia Performance Standards /Core
Curriculum and Performance tasks.

Create a healthy environment conducive to learning and

team work, allowing each student to reach their full
potential and high levels of success.

Creation of differentiated lessons and programs using

technology and hands-on tasks to meet the academic and
social needs of my students with various modalities and

levels of learning.

Education

Creation of groups and interventions based on data driven

decisions utilizing a variety of technological programs
such as STAR, Dibels, & MClass Dibels Math

Entered and maintained RTI's on students needing Tier 2

and 3 Intervention while maintaining parent
communication with all students parents, grade level RTI
committee members, counselor, and school psychologist.

Instructed mainstream, inclusion, and EIP students in

ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Technology, Current
Events, Character Training, and Health.

Assessment of students using both formative and

summative assessment, anecdotal records, student and
parent conferences, and data driven instruction.

Utilization and integration of technology into the

curriculum to prepare students for the 21 st century
classroom by utilizing items such as the Promethean
Board, Neos, Study Island, Accelerated Math, Accelerated
Reading, STAR Math, and STAR Reading, Compass
Learning, Doceri, Earobics, iPads, and various created
power points, Podcasts, and presentations.

Open communication with parents concerning their childs

progression, observations, behavior, and successes.

Currently working on M.Ed in. Instructional Technology & Library Media Specialist

Georgia Southern
Certification)

Current GPA 3.83 (Member of Pi Lambda ThetaInternational Honor Society)

Passed GACE Media Specialist Tests I & II

Passed GACE Instructional Technology Specialist

University

2014-2016

(Dual-

B.S. Ed. in Early Childhood Education

Professional
Development

Armstrong Atlantic State University 2008

Member of Pi Lambda Theta (International Honor Society

for Educators)

Working on M.Ed. at Georgia Southern University for a

dual-certification as an Instructional Technology Specialist
and Library and Media Specialist. (Present)

Classroom Management that Works (2014)

TKES (2012-2013)

MClass: Dibels Math (2013)

PBIS (2012-2013)

Core Curriculum & Performance Tasks (2012-ongoing)

SRI (2011)

Formal Training in Wilson Fundations(2011)

Text Talk (2011)

ROGL Summer Reading Program Teacher (2011 & 2012)

Five Pillars of Reading (2011)

Get Crackin' on Early Literacy with Reading Eggs! (2011)

Renaissance Learning Training and Webinars (2010Present)

Core Knowledge Training and implementation(2010Present)

Workshops focusing on creation of manipulatives and

foldables for Math and Reading (2010)

Getting Results for Accelerated Math and Reading (2010)

STAR programs, Accelerated Reading (2009)

Thrive I &II (2009-2011)

Neo Training (2009)

Additional Experience
2005-2009

Grand Bohemian Gallery

Savannah, GA

Senior Art Associate / Interim Gallery Director

Supervise gallery operations, employee commissions, and
daily sales.

Coordinate exhibitions and exhibition design.

Created training program for employees and guests

concerning art history, artists, and techniques.

Answer questions and handle any issues from various

departments concerning international, national, and local
art and artists.

Customer Service and commissions.

19992005

EarthLink

Atlanta, GA

Recovery Analyst and Customer Outreach Specialist

Answered Customer Service and Technical issues for PC
and Mac.

Trained and trouble shot emerging technologies.

Worked to retain customer base by problem-solving

hardware and software issues.

Answer questions and handle issues from various

departments concerning accounting and billing situations.

Handling and approving requests concerning accounts in

administrative payment status.

Research past issues related to customer bills, internet

usage, and past agreements related to both EarthLink and
acquired companies.

Management and execution of projects related to various

internal and external challenges dealing with customer

retention.

References

Managing and solving issues related to acquisitions, PoP

migrations, new customers, and excess work from multiple
other departments.

Creation and implementation of training manuals and

courses for new recruits.

Professional and Personal References available upon request.

Wanda Holman- Librarian (Gadsden Elementary School)
Susan Byers- Librarian (Garrison Performing Arts)
Dr. Deborah Jones- Principal (Gadsden Elementary)
Mr. Gary Osuch- Vice-Principal (Gadsden Elementary)
Hollis Peck- Librarian (Savannah Arts Academy)
Wendy Marshall- Instructional Technology Manager SCCPSS