1. DONNA TITUS-JOHNSON
P.O. Box 502
Middlesex, NJ 08846
donnaj1023@gmail.com
1-732-371-1941
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:
• 15 + years of successfully supervising staff in achieving the vision of the school.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to motivate my staff
• 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.
• Contributed to the success of student acclimation to the school by working 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
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2. 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
• 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.
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.
• Improve instruction through continuous review of curriculum and instructional
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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
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
• 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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