Amanda Johnson

District Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Grades K-12 (2024-Present)

Sixth District Elementary Instructional Coach, Grades K-5 (2024-Present)

District Instructional Coach, Grades K-8 (2014-2020)

Gifted and Talented Teacher, Grades K-12 (2010-2014)

KTIP Mentor Teacher (2012-2016)

• Coached K–8 teachers across content areas to enhance instructional practices.
• Led implementation of district curriculum, developing pacing guides and instructional resources to align with educational standards.
• Raised State Assessment Scores at all five elementary schools and the middle school as a District Coach specializing in the content areas of Social Studies and ELA.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment, providing support and guidance to teachers and administrators across the District.
• Coordinated Gifted and Talented identification, programming, and compliance for grades K–12.
• Supported MTSS/RTI implementation, collaborating with district leadership teams to promote effective interventions in both Reading and Math.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Instructional Coach, Grades 3-6;

District Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Grades K-12

• Assisted with districtwide implementation of curriculum and instruction initiatives, including creation of curriculum and pacing guides and instructional resources.
• Implemented new initiatives with administration team, teachers, and staff that assisted in the raising of the school's State Assessment scores.
• Worked with District administration on Title I Budgets, Resources, Funding, etc., in order to provide instructional support for our school.
• Assisted Principal and other stakeholders on the school's CSIP. Also collaborated with the District on the creation of the CDIP.
• Collaborated with school and district staff on Extended School Services (ESS) to deliver academic support for students after school and during summer.
• Collaborated with administrators and teachers to develop plans for services for Gifted and Talented (GT)/Primary Talent Pool (PTP) students.
• Assisted teachers in providing teachers with a multitude of instructional strategies to challenge every student to their very best and to reach their full potential.
• Served on the School’s Literacy Committee, which is a collaborative group that organizes opportunities for students in the areas of reading and writing.
• Collaborated on the School’s PBIS Behavior Committee (ROAR) to assist with developing policies and procedures for PBIS implementation.

4th grade teacher (2009-2010)

3rd grade teacher (2008-2009)

Varsity Boys’ and Girls’ Swim Coach (Sept. 2003-July 2010)

Substitute teacher (1998-2000, 2003-2004)

• At the 4th grade level, taught in the areas of Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies, and Math. Used a variety of strategies including write to learn activities, cooperative group projects, formative assessments, and technology.
• Represented 4th grade team in Measures of Academic Progress (MAP); trained team members on program use and instructional development.
• Implemented differentiated instruction across grade levels, challenging students to achieve their best and reach full potential.
• Developed targeted strategies to prepare students for KCCT, CATS/CTBS tests, enhancing their reading and writing skills.
• Coached Varsity Boys’ and Girls’ Swim Teams. Led team to Combined Team to State Runner-up finishes in 2009 and 2010.
• Guided the 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 Team to a Region 4 Combined Team Championship. Led the 2007 Team to the school’s first Region 4 Combined Championship.
• Coached the 2009 and 2010 Female KHSAA Outstanding Meet Competitor and Region 4 Female Swimmer of the Year, the 2010 Male KHSAA Outstanding Meet Competitor, and 2009 and 2010 Region 4 and NKAC Male Swimmer of the Year. Coached eight First Team All-State Swimmers and five Second Team All-State Swimmers, twenty All-American Times, and twenty-seven time Regional Champions, two LaRosa’s MVPs of the Week and finalist for LaRosa’s 2010 Female Athlete of the Year.

5th grade teacher Social Studies/Science (2005-2008)

Social Studies Committee Chairperson

Social Studies Textbook Coordinator

Junior Achievement Program Coordinator

• Instructed students in social studies, reading, language arts, writing, and science at the fifth grade level. Used a variety of strategies including write to learn activities, cooperative group projects, and technology to enhance instruction.
• Raised Social Studies test scores from 97.32 to 111.38 (14.06 points) in first year teaching 5th grade social studies. Overall, raised scores 18.72 points by 2008.
• Social Studies CATS Accountability indexes while teaching at NPES:

2006: 111.38 2007: 109.85 2008: 114.06

2008 Social Studies Scores were 2nd Among

Northern Kentucky schools and in the top ten of

Kentucky schools for Social Studies.

• Chaired school’s Social Studies Committee, leading creation and implementation of curriculum map aligned with Kentucky’s 4.1 Core Content.
• Developed school-wide curriculum map for grades K-5 in social studies, ensuring alignment with 4.1 Core Content and Program of Studies.
• Coordinated Social Studies Committee in adoption of social studies textbooks for the entire school (2007).

Allison Street, Sharpsburg, Norwood View, and Williams Elementary Schools

Long-term substitute 6th grade

Summer school teacher for grades 2nd–5th

• Used multiple learning strategies to improve the language and math skills of each student.
• Implemented diverse learning strategies that enhanced language and math skills of students.
• Facilitated development of reading, writing, and spelling skills through targeted lessons, reviews, and peer editing.
• Instructed summer school classes for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders in reading and math, focusing on foundational skill building.
• Used test practice skills for the retaking of Ohio Reading Test for 3rd graders.

• Instructional Leadership - Principal and Supervisor of Instruction
• GPA: 4.0

• Golden Key Honor Society Nomination
• GPA: 4.0

• Certification: Grades K-6 (Multiple Subject), Grades 7-8 (Social Sciences)
• GPA: 3.92

• Major GPA: 3.6
• Overall GPA: 3.22
• Study Abroad Program: Miami University Dolibois European Center, Luxembourg selected student for Fall Semester 1998
• Phi Alpha Theta: History Honors Fraternity, 1997-2000
• Pi Sigma Alpha: Political Science Honors Fraternity, 1998-2000
• Delta Zeta Sorority: Member 1997-2000; Sports Chairperson
• Pre-Law Society Member