1. DONNA TITUS-JOHNSON
P.O. Box 502
Middlesex, NJ 08846
donnaj1023@gmail.com
646-385-0635
Summary of Qualifications: A detailed oriented supervisor, who is a methodical, disciplined problem
solver. A reliable troubleshooter who is an organized negotiator with the capacity to work well under tight
deadlines. A consummate consensus builder who can function as a team player but who can also work
efficiently while interacting effectively at all organizational levels.
Summary of Skills:
• Good organizational skills and the ability to motivate my staff to become an effective instructors.
• Ability to communicate effectively with appropriate personnel and/or community members.
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Good decision making power.
• Excellent leadership qualities and good interpersonal skills.
• Time management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
Professional Experience:
Washington Academy 2012-
Principal
• Effectively supervise and evaluate staff of K-12 Special Education School
• Ensure instructional staff adheres to students IEP’s and are compliant.
• Successfully reduced behavior incidents by utilizing PBS-Positive Behavior Support in the school.
• Successfully incorporate technology into the instructional day for the benefit of the students’
different learning styles.
• Work closely with district case managers to create an effective instructional and behavior
program for the students.
Central Jersey Arts Charter School 2010-2012
Principal
• Responsible for supervising and evaluating staff in a K-8 school to ensure quality instruction is
achieved.
• Recruited and hired effective staff members for the school.
• Trained new staff members on procedures, rules and regulations to ensure the safe running of
the school.
• Conducted professional development workshops for staff to improve instruction and collegiality
for the staff.
• Write and oversee federal grants: NCLB and IDEA grants.
• Created an efficient and effective learning environment that attracts students
Kaplan Inc., New York, NY 2008- 2010
Professional Developer/ Consultant/Coach
• Mentor/Coach teachers on DDI (data driven instruction) and differentiating instructions in the
classroom
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2. • Lead Professional Development workshops on Kaplan Educational Programs such as
Mathematics, and English Language Art
Center for Social Emotional Learning, New York, NY 2008- 2010
Consultant
• Lead Professional Development workshops in SEL (social emotional learning) for
schools and school districts in various cities and states in the USA
• Mentor teachers in creating advisory programs for their classrooms
• Promote students social, emotional, civic and academic skills
• Create safe, caring and responsive school environment
Middlesex Community College, Edison, NJ 2008-Present
Adjunct Professor-Mathematics
• Instruct adult students in Algebra
• Follow curriculum for Algebra including all quizzes, tests, midterms, and finals.
Trenton Community Charter School, Trenton, NJ 2005-2006
Middle School Principal - Grades 6-8
• Supervised, organized and contributed to Curriculum Writing for Grades 6-8 in all
subject areas.
• Lead staff development training in integrating the curriculum in lesson planning,
interpreting test scores to help drive the curriculum, classroom management, and
curriculum writing
• Supervised staff in grades 6-8 focusing on improvement in instruction delivery.
Principal Mentor- 2004-2005
• Mentored Principal candidate in the following areas: Curriculum Leadership, Supervision of
Instruction, Pupil Personnel, Personnel Management, School Finances, School Law, Facilities
Management, Community Relations and Student Relations for the 2004-2005 school year.
Granville Charter School, Trenton, NJ 2003-2004
Principal- Grades K-9(2003-2004)
• Manage the daily operation of an elementary/middle school ensuring their instructional needs are
met while overseeing the administrative needs of a diverse staff of 50.
• To improve the reading and math scores I evaluated the integrity of the curriculum by monitoring
student performance on state and nationally sanctioned assessments improving reading and
math scores by 10%
• To ensure the safety of both staff and students I regulated the maintenance of the physical plant
prioritizing the critical repair needs keeping the safety of students and staff foremost.
• To ensure instructional improvement I held training/staff development workshops for teacher and
staff with continuous evaluation of instruction through observations and feedback.
• Supervised and contributed to Action Team. Focus for team was to improve instruction, quality of
education and Safe Schools.
Granville Charter School, Trenton, NJ 2001-2003
Assistant Principal Grades K-8
• Adjudicate the adversarial encounters between parents and faculty balancing the
issues of the pupils, the faculty and the parents achieving consensus while enforcing school
policy and maintaining a positive, productive image of the school in the community.
• Ensure compliance with State and Federal instructional standards determining
variances and implementing remediation strategies.
• Institute academic initiatives and recommend curriculum enhancements to support and fortify the
quality of the classroom instruction while reinforcing learning objectives.
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3. • Improve instruction through continuous review of curriculum and instructional
techniques.
Public School 124Q, Queens, NY 1997-2001
• Assistant Principal Grades Pre-K -6
• Anticipated the need to build a bridge of communication between parents and school community
therefore I fostered positive relationships between the parent and the school community by fairly
addressing confidential matters in a sensitive fashion.
• Expedited the procurement of textbooks, computer hardware and software while introducing new
instructional materials and curriculum methodologies and presenting same to staff and parents
• Supervised grade PreK-3, continuous staff development with teachers and staff to improve
instruction in early childhood grades.
• Participated on School Based Management Team, includes administrators, teachers, custodial
staff, cafeteria staff, teacher’s aides and parents.
Public School 232Q, Howard Beach, NY 1996-1997
Assistant Principal (I.A.) Grades K-6
• Supervised the instructional performance of teachers while serving as a liaison to
parents and functioning as testing coordinator affirming the overall education mission of the
school.
• Introduced balanced literacy program to grades K-3, continuously coordinating with the Reading
Instructor.
• Lead Staff Development in the Balanced Literacy Program for grades Kindergarten-3.
Public School 183Q 1995-1996
Administrative Intern
• Implemented various special assembly programs that supported the instruction in the classroom.
• Supported and prepared the schedule for new and substitute teachers.
Library Teacher – Grades K-6 1993-1995
• The library program needed a change. I received permission from my supervisor to formulate a
multi-media curriculum featuring state-of-the-art technology and
audio visual advances.
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Third GradeTeacher 1982-1993
• Using various resources, including supplemental education I taught the third grade curriculum.
• Created a learning environment that fostered creativity and individuality providing the students
with a love of learning.
JHS 180Q 1981-1982
Remedial Math Teacher Grades 7-9
• Taught remedial math to 7th
, 8th
, and 9th grade students.
• Created an environment of achievement and success for the middle school students.
Education:
M.A. City College of New York /CUNY
Education Administration
M.A. Brooklyn College, NY
Mathematics
*B.A. Hunter College, New York, NY
Elementary Education
Licenses
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4. • Standard Certificate, Principal/Supervisor – New Jersey
• Assistant Principal Day Elementary/I.S./J.H.S. New York
• Elementary School Teacher, New York City
• Principal, Day, Elementary/I.S./J/H/.S. New York
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