LINDSIE A.

JOHNSON

Lindsie Johnson
lindsie.boykin@gmail.com (313) 999-8670
Objective: To utilize by personal passion and drive for excellence in urban
education to positively and consistently impact the outcomes of
scholars.

Education:
Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan
K-12 Leadership and Administration
Education Specialist Program, June 2019

Relay Graduate School of Education, Houston Cohort

National Principal Academy Fellowship,
Graduation with Distinction, May 2018

IIRP World Conference and Training Attendee, Detroit, Michigan

International Institute for Restorative Practices Conference
Attendee
Certificate of Completion, November 2018

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Language and Literacy Instruction Masters Program,
Master of Arts, August 2010

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts, May 2006
Major: Elementary Education

Certification: Michigan Administration Certificate

Expected Date: August 2019
K-12 Elementary and Secondary Administration Certification

Related Work
Experience:

K-8 Turnaround Principal

July, 2016- present
Promise Schools, MacDowell Preparatory Academy, Detroit, MI
 Present a compelling vision and mission for the school
campus to scholars, families and team members
 Drive academic gains for scholars including doubling the
percentage of scholars at or above the 50th percentile on the
NWEA MAP Assessment over a two year time span
 Bolster the school’s enrollment by 40 scholars over a two
year time span
 Create and implement leadership systems and structures to
ensure that 100% of scholars are safely learning each day
using the Relay Graduate School of Education’s model and
best practices
 Lead collaborative team of school administrators to plan and
execute curricular programs that maximize scholar
 achievement
 Provide instructional coaching to classroom teachers in the
areas of classroom management, math and ELA utilizing the
Relay Graduate School of Education’s framework
 Implement the Weekly Data Meeting structure across all
grade levels and content areas through training the
administrative team on the Data Meeting structure and
procedure
 Created Dean Leadership Rubric for Mid-year and End of
Year Evaluations for all leadership team members across
the network of schools
 Review and analyze school-wide NWEA MAP data, F&P
Reading Assessment data and Interim Assessment data to
plan re-teach lessons to ensure scholar mastery
 Lead the hiring initiative to secure knowledgeable and
passionate teachers and team members

Dean of Lower School and Principal Intern- K-4,

July, 2014- July 2016
American Promise Schools, Voyageur Academy, Detroit, MI
 As a member of school leadership team, consulted with
school principal to plan, problem solve, and drive initiatives
in service of the school’s vision
 Managed15 teachers, providing formalized feedback to
improve teacher practice
 Participated as a member of the second cohort with the
Detroit Leads program (through Teach for America) to hone
leadership skills and implement effective strategies specific
to a turn-around school model
 Attended Harvard University’s School Turnaround Leaders
Conference
 Rolled out new curricular components to teachers and
provided extensive professional development to ensure
teacher mastery
 Led regularly scheduled data meetings with teachers
reviewing formative and summative assessment data,
ultimately producing action plans to address key deficit areas
 Communicated effectively with parents regarding scholar
progress- both academic and behavioral
 Facilitated assemblies for scholars to celebrate gains in
academics (reading, writing, math and science/social
studies) and school culture (attendance and behavior)

Leadership Resident and Dean of Students- K-4,

July, 2013- June, 2014
Success Academy Charter Schools, Harlem, NY
 As member of school leadership team, consulted with school
principal to plan, problem solve, and drive initiatives in
service of the school’s vision
  Managed18 teachers, setting formal performance goals
around teacher practice and professionalism
 Held biannual performance reviews and goal setting
meetings
 Met biweekly with grade teams to analyze student
performance data, create instructional plans and model best
practices
 Increased scholar proficiency by 39% from the October
Network Math Interim Assessment to the November Network
Math Interim Assessment
 Collaborated with other members of the leadership team to
outline and executed plans to maintain and sustain a “joyfully
rigorous” learning environment
 Constantly buillt relationships with scholars and families
through frequent communication
 Led Girls Club- an extra-curricular group of young ladies
completing service projects and character building activities
throughout the school year

Adjunct Professor, June 2013-present

EDSE694: Field Experience, General and Special Education,
Grades 1-6
EDSE603: Math, Science and Technology in GenED and SPED
Sessions, Touro College, New York, NY
 Observed teachers in the classroom and provide targeted
feedback to improve practice
 Read and provided feedback around candidate written
anecdotal logs
 Facilitated rich discussions for candidates around topics
pertinent to their educational development
 Demonstrated a growing knowledge of the educational
needs of elementary school students, including students with
disabilities

Lead Teacher- Grades 3 and 4, July 2010-June 2011; January

2012-June 2013
Success Academy Harlem 4, Success Academies, Harlem, NY
 Implemented rigorous reading, writing and mathematic
lessons within grade network and in-school teams
 Pushed scholars to consistently score in the top 10% of New
York State in passing rates for the state ELA and top 2% in
passing rates for the state Math exams (ranked as number
one school cohort for the 2012 New York State ELA and
Math exams)
 Achieved a 75% pass rate on the 4th grade New York State
Math exam and a 58% pass rate on the ELA exam in 2013
 Tailored instruction to meet the learning needs of each
individual student using various forms of data
 Served as a mentor teacher for aspiring educators
 Led data-driven planning meetings for 4th grade team
  Founding leader for the H4 Girls Club- planned and
implemented lessons around academic and social areas of
growth for female scholars

Language Arts Combination Teacher- Grades 4 and 5,

July, 2011-December 2011
Capital Preparatory Elementary School, Hartford Public Schools,
Hartford, CT
 Founding teacher with the elementary portion of Capital
Preparatory’s expansion
 Created syllabi for 4th and 5th grade Language Arts classes
 Developed social justice themed projects incorporating
technology and strategic research
 Provided academic guidance to a small group of scholars in
Advisory
 Taught an enrichment Zumba course for K-5 students
 Planned and organized field studies around specific
curriculum components

Middle School ELA Teacher, December, 2008- June 2010

Capital Area Academy, Mosaica Education, Inc., Lansing, MI
 Implemented a strong discipline plan upon arrival
 Used data to develop a cohesive improvement plan on the
School Improvement Team’s Reading and Writing
Committee
 Served one year on the Language Arts Assessment
Development Team
 Founded “The CAA Drama Club” (grades 6-8)

1st Grade Teacher, August, 2007-June 2008

Winans Academy of Performing Arts, Solid Rock Management Co.,
Detroit, MI
 Planned all subject area instruction in cooperative group with
grade level teachers
 75% of scholars were either meeting or exceeding grade
level expectations around phonics and reading
 Communicated effectively with staff and parents to foster an
effective learning community
 Participated on a curriculum leadership committee to
improve school wide instructional practices
 Implemented a strong discipline plan immediately
 References

Lexis Zeidan
Dean of Instruction
MacDowell Preparatory Academy
4201 W. Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 671-4108

Tara Stant
Principal
Success Academy Harlem 3
141 East 111th Street
3rd Floor
New York, NY 10029
(914) 456-9834

Jane Friend
Anne Arundel County Reading Resource Teacher
2644 Riva Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 212-5052