Deborah J Johnson

Experience

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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
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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

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  Regional Office of Education #45

  May 2022 - now

  HSE/GED Instructor for ROE #45