Rebecca H. Johnston528 Coleman Court ♦ Auburn, Alabama 36830 ♦ Cell: 334-332-7730 ♦ rebeccajohnston@charter.net

 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

High-energy, visionary, and results-driven professional and experienced educator. Exceptional skills in time management, building and nurturing relationships, prioritizing, directing and coordinating special events. Abilities focus on instructing, negotiating, strategic development, planning, marketing and public speaking. Disciplined and motivating team-oriented leader who possesses a strong work ethic, and one who is committed to increasing and producing quality outcomes.

Russell County Schools 2013-PresentRussell County High SchoolAssistant Principal-Instructional/Curriculum Emphasis

Providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing assigned programs and services at a high school; supervising assigned staff; coordinating school activities and addressing issues, situations and/or problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students. Responsibilities include the following: adheres to and enforces board policy, school guidelines, administrative directives; enforces guidelines to maintain proper discipline and conduct; Chairs meetings; Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts; Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and/or ensuring that state mandates are achieved; Facilitates the development, communication implementation and evaluation of quality learning for the purpose of enhancing excellence, equality and equity for staff and students; Manages a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, school schedule, sporting events, assigned personnel, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district and state policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations. Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions; Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment; Supervises and evaluates school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school's curriculum.

♦ Chairperson of “Great Beginnings” for New Teachers, Professional Development and Book Study♦ Chairperson of Positive Behavior Intervention Support Committee♦ Supervised Master Schedule Development

♦ AdvancED School Accreditation Coordinator♦ ACIP and Title 1 Schoolwide Diagnostic Coordinator♦ Served as EDUCATE Alabama Coordinator♦ Advisor in Master Teacher Classroom Professional Development♦ Assisted in creating District Mentoring Plan, Serve as School Mentor Coordinator♦ Continuous Improvement Plan Chairperson♦ Data Analysis: Utilized Global Scholar and Performance Series Testing & STI Benchmark Assessments♦ Worked with Alabama State Department Regional Priority Team –Raising Graduation Rate 19% Points♦ Utilized INFocus – to identify “at risk” students♦ Attended STI Conference♦ Member of CLAS and NHSS

♦ Presentations: Auburn University Spring Leadership Institute 2015, Improving Teacher and Student Morale University Council for Educational Administration in Washington D.C. 2014,

o Preparing School Leaders for Diversity: Cultural Immersion in Australia Provided Professional Development 2013, CCRS for Russell and Chambers County Auburn University Department of EFLT Capstone 2013, College Career Readiness Standards

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Auburn City Schools, Auburn, Alabama 2003 - 2013Drake Middle School & Auburn Junior High SchoolSocial Science Teacher Initiate purposeful and authentic learning through the pursuit of a variety of differentiated instructional methodology (technology, drama/role-play, discussions, demonstrations, projects, collaboration) and materials based on individual and group needs in order to provide academic, social and emotional growth. Prepare objectives, outlines of course of study; lesson plans in concurrence with local, state and national system standards. Strategic planning and implementation of detailed, complex, informative and engaging curriculum to prepare for exploration opportunities, and motivate students to persevere with challenging tasks. Effectively train and supervise interns, lab students; serve as a mentor and coach for non-tenured teachers. Utilize computers, audiovisual aids, smart board and other equipment as well as various software programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer, prezi, and Moodle). Provide leadership in conflict resolution. Communicate and confer with parents, counselors and other personnel to support academic and personal difficulties. Maintain accurate and complete student records and data for analysis and reports. Participate in continuing professional development, in-service training, and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence. Additional supervisory experience acquired through collaboration with administrative staff, teachers, parent volunteers and public officials on special projects. Behavioral management strategies and techniques used to establish and enforce rules. Interpret and use formative, benchmark and summative data for diagnosis, instructional planning, program evaluation and pupil progression. ♦♦♦♦♦♦

Facilitated Professional Development including Positive Behavior Support, and CCRSMember of CLAS and ASCDFoundation for Auburn Continuing Enrichment in Schools, FACES, Grant RecipientSelected by administrators Grade Level ChairSchool Improvement and Leadership Team and Team leaderMember on various committees such as Budget, Positive Behavior Support, AdvancED Committee for accreditation and continuous improvement

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Member of Response to Instruction (RTI) and Data Support Instruction (DSI) teamPersistent Issues in History, assist in the development of teaching strategiesChairperson of SACS CommitteeMember of Social Science Vertical and Horizontal Curriculum TeamsChairperson Focus Group on Personalization and Student ConnectivityStudent Activity/Field Day CommitteeExtra-curricular Activities: Student Council and Legislative ClubFinalist Candidate for School Teacher of the Year – 2008 and 2003

Grades: 7th and 9th Subjects Taught: World History Government/Civics Geography

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Ware County High School, Waycross, Georgia 1997- 2003Social Science Teacher Collaborate and communicate with teachers, community leaders and stakeholders to achieve common goals. Supervise and manage students and interns on a daily basis. Plan and coordinate various field trips, guest speakers, special events, educational assemblies and experiential activities. Encourage and engage students in effective learning activities in order for them to evolve into productive citizens. Maintain accurate and complete student records required by laws, policies and administrations regulations. Prepare reports, utilize data, analyze information and interpret results both for groups and individuals. Serve as leader, liaison and network with professionals, parents and district personnel on many committee projects and meetings. Manage and maintain budgets for various clubs and organizations.

♦ Chairperson of Freshman Intervention Committee♦ Chairperson of Character Education and Discipline Committee♦ Hospitality Committee♦ Served as Student Support Team Coordinator♦ Advisor to the Yearbook Staff♦ Teacher Coach of the Mock Trial – District Winner, State Competition♦ Teacher Coach of Model UN Team♦ Advisor to the Literary Team: Extemporaneous speaking♦ Anchor Club Civic Club Sponsor♦ Sponsor for Cheerleading and Dance Team♦ Recognized by Local Law Association as the Liberty Bell Winner

Grades: 9th – 12th Subjects Taught: World HistoryGovernment/EconomicsSociologyStreet LawYearbookStudy Skills/Graduation Exam Prep

EDUCATION Educational Specialist, Administration of Elementary & Secondary Education Jan., 2014 - August, 2015Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, G.P.A. 4.0

Study Abroad Leadership Experience: Sydney Australia and Hobart, Tasmania Sydney Secondary College with Lee WrightLeadership field experiences in an international setting working in K-12 schoolsObjectives: Gain Cultural engagement and increase understanding of diversity

Master’s degree in Educational Administration, May, 2012- August 3, 2013Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, G.P.A. 4.0

Bachelor of Science – June 1996, Secondary Education Athens State University, Athens, Alabama  Bachelor of Science – March 1992, Political Science Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia

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REFERENCES Ken Britford, Principal – Russell County High SchoolRussell County Schools4699 Old Seale HwySeale, AL 36875Office: 706-321-2266Work Cell: 706-527-8492britfordk@russellcsd.net

Debbie Webster, Curriculum and InstructionRussell County Schools91 Poorhouse RoadSeale, AL 36875Office: 706 321-2266 Work Cell: 706- 527-8492websterd@russellcsd.net

Duriel Barlow, Assistant Principal - Drake Middle School Auburn City Schools655 Spencer AvenueAuburn, Alabama 36830334-887-1940dbarlow@auburnschools.org

Lynne Patrick, Ed.D.- Director, Truman Pierce Institute and Clinical Associate ProfessorAuburn University College of Education Office #108DEducational Foundations, Leadership and Technology Department108 Ramsey HallAuburn University, AL 36849334-844-4488rlp0004@auburn.edu

Linda Searby, Ph.D. - Associate ProfessorAuburn University College of Education Office #4075Educational Foundations, Leadership and Technology Department4023 Haley CenterAuburn University, AL 36849Work: 334-844-4460 ljs0007@auburn.edu

Lisa Kensler, Ed.D.- Assistant Professor Auburn University College of Education Office #4002Educational Foundations, Leadership and Technology Department4036 Haley CenterAuburn University, AL 36849Work: 334-844-3020lak0008@auburn.edu