Deborah J Johnson

Deborah J Johnson

Learning Lab Coordinator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    New job!

  • Education

    • University of Missouri

      1992 - 1995
      M. Ed General Counseling

      M. Ed. in General Counseling

    • Central Methodist University

      1973 - 1979
      B.S. Ed Education
    • Missouri State University

      1979 - 1982
      M.S. Ed Reading Specialist/Learning Disability Specialist

      M.S. Ed. in Remedial Reading Learning Disabilities Specialization

    • Capella University

      2003 - 2007
      ABD Professional Studies
  • Experience

    • Independent School District

      Jan 1977 - Jan 1978
      Learning Lab Coordinator

      I developed from scratch one of the very first learning labs. This included assimilating community needs and teaching adults various learning needs.I performed as a teacher on most educational levels frompre-school director, elementary after school program, ABE/GED, ESL,developmental and adult learning levels.

    • Control Data Corp.

      Jan 1978 - Jan 1979
      Learning Center Manager

      I supervised two learning centers and administered various media and computer assisted instruction. I managed a staff of seven . I left this job only for family relocation to Missouri.

    • Learning Opportunities

      Aug 1981 - now
      Educational Tutor

      I have worked with so many students over 30 years off and on. I have worked with English as a Second Language students, Adults and children who have reading problems or cannot read, study skills, and special students with special needs.

    • Missouri State University

      Jan 1983 - Nov 1987

      I was full time teaching courses. ` This was a full time faculty position teaching primarily Reading and Study Skills classes for the Reading Department. Other classes taught included methods for teachers. This position was only left for a health problem that needed correction and a subsequent move. I was an advocate for students with learning and physical disabilities under Section 504. I also administered assessment tools and diagnosed learning disabilities as part of a diagnostic team. I trained tutors and created remediation profiles for instructors and tutors to use with students.

      • Faculty Instructor; College Reading and Study Skills

        Aug 1984 - Nov 1987
      • Faculty Lecturer

        Jan 1985 - Jan 1987
      • Director of Remediation

        Jan 1983 - Jan 1987
    • Learning Center Manager

      Sept 1983 - Sept 1984
      ValCom Computers

      I was one of the very first educators hired for this national corporation to create their first learning center. I developed computer courses and trained adults individually and in classes for personal computer use.

    • College Reading and Study Skills Center

      Jan 1989 - Jan 1996
      Educational Assistant III

      This was a fascinating position as our team would aid any student of SLCC in studying any course at the college. The center was a place for professional help with testing and study skills for the "normal" college student as well as the returning student, ESL student, disabled student and even the anxious student.

    • St. Louis Community College

      Aug 1989 - Jul 2002
      Instructor; College Reading and Study Skills

      I have taught many college courses at this location and was also on Faculty at Missouri State University.

    • Special School District

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
      School Psychological Examiner

      I interviewed parents, teachers, and counselors to aid in determining appropriate testing and interventions that would help the individual student in question to succeed and help determine if the student has a disability according to Missouristate criteria. I also wrote diagnostic reports and tested students to determine academic/intelligence level and needs.

    • Riverview Gardens Schools

      Aug 1997 - Jan 2008
      School Counselor

      I spent ten years as a School Counselor for over 500 at risk children per school year. We were an at risk urban school and this job was quite challenging. I miss the children I worked with the most.

    • Learning Opportunities LLC

      Jan 2008 - now
      Educational Consultant

      I am a professional educator with 30 plus years experience. Currently I am privately working with four students with special needs. I am and have been working with students on the Autism Spectrum ( and their families). I am constantly amazed at their parents'​ dedication!! I believe in finding each individual's strengths and using those skills to address the weaknesses.I am interested in, and can give learning style (communication) presentations for business. I can determine learning problems and disabilities as a State Certified Educational Examiner. I have done Career Counseling, Educational Counseling, Study Skills, Learning Problems and ADD/ADHD Coaching. I also teach English as a Second Language as well as Reading for Adults. Show less

    • Regional Office of Education #45

      May 2022 - now
      HSE/GED Instructor for ROE #45
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • State Certified Learning Disability Specialist

      State of Missouri
    • State Certified Reading Specialist

      State of Missouri
    • State Certified School Counselor

      State of Missouri
    • State Certified School Psychological Examiner

      State of Missouri
    • State Certified Teacher, K-8

      State of Missouri
    • School Psychologist

      State of Illinois
      Oct 2022