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Kierstyn Johnson
4718 Valley Overlook Dr Apt 104
Midlothian, VA 23112
(215) 680-2010
Email:
Website: http://rampages.us/kierstynjspeech/
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
Doctor of Philosophy in Education
GPA: 3.94
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
Post Master’s Certificate
GPA: 4.0
Howard University Washington, DC
Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders
GPA: 3.75
Hampton University-Honors College Hampton, VA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/ Biology Minor
GPA: 3.65
Work Experience
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Administrative Intern. Summer 2015- Fall 2015
o Assisted with mandatory fire drills.
o Observed teachers during lessons and provided written feedback.
o Assisted in developing and implementing a school-wide discipline plan.
o Conducted interviews for administrative aide position.
o Assisted with developing school improvement plan.
o Increased student attendance by constantly communicating with parents.
o Analyzed annual measurable objectives for gap groups.
Chesterfield County Public Schools Summer 2011-Present
Speech Language Pathologist
o Complete speech/language evaluations –Approximately 30 per year
o Develop Individualized Educations Programs (IEPs)- Caseload of 59 students
o Provided speech/language therapy to children grades Pre-K to 5th .
o Maintain current and accurate records.
o Discuss student’s progress with parents.
o Schedule and conduct referral, eligibility and IEP meetings.
o Member of the Gifted and School Improvement Committees.
o Align IEP goals and lesson with Common Core State Standards
Howard University Fall 2009- Spring 2011
Graduate Assistant
o Assist faculty with data collection.
o Assisted undergraduate students with registration.
o Drop-off/ pick-up packages for faculty.
o Directed visitors to campus buildings.
Calvary Child Development Center Spring 2008-Fall 2008
Teacher Assistant
o Planned lessons for students
o Discussed student progress with parents
o Maintained a safe learning environment
o Front desk receptionist
Teaching Experience
Virginia Commonwealth University
Externship Summer 2013
ADMS 623.C90 Schooling as a Complex System
Research Presentations
Black Male Development Symposium Spring 2015
Arcadia University
“Ending the School-to-Prison Pipeline: Skin Tone, Facial Features and Students Names Impact School Discipline for African American Children”.
Mentor: Dr. Charol Shakeshaft
School of Education Research Colloquium Lecture Spring 2014
Virginia Commonwealth University
“Ending the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Mentor: Dr. Katherine Mansfield
University Council for Educational Administration Fall 2013
“Problematizing Conceptions of Equality, Efficiency, and Liberty in Education Finance Policy: A Political Balancing Act”
Mentor: Dr. Katherine Mansfield
Howard University Fall 2010
District of Columbia Speech and Hearing Association
“ An empirical approach to teaching anatomy and physiology. ”
Mentor: Dr. Wilhelmina Wright Harp
Howard University Fall 2009
District of Columbia Speech and Hearing Association
“Effects of music on auditory processing.”
Mentor: Dr. Wilhelmina Wright Harp
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Summer 2007
Summer Research Program Symposium
“Effects of epinephrine on place learning in rats.”
Mentor: Paul Gold
Hampton University Spring 2006
Career Opportunities in Research
“Impact of self-esteem on academic performance.”
Mentor: Spencer Baker
Professional Involvement
o National Association of University Women Position: Treasurer
o Educational Leadership Doctoral Student Association Position: Treasurer
o American Speech and Language Association
o Virginia Speech and Hearing Association
Honors
o Virginia Commonwealth University
William Boshner Scholarship
o Howard University
Magna Cum Laude
o Hampton University –
Honors College
Magna Cum Laude