My Resume

ALANNA J. JOHNSON

2918 Edgewater Street Atlanta, GA 30331 · 404-630-9344 · johnsona14@fultonschools.org

EXPERIENCED EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL

Experienced Presenter, Relationship Management, Ph.D. in Mathematics Education

An accomplished and results oriented education professional specializing in teaching and learning. Trained in scholarly research, analysis and data collection, online learning systems, administration, management and classroom facilitation.  Experienced in partnering with internal and external resources to deliver an exceptional academic experience and results. 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE 

FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS, Westlake High School, 2016 – Present

Mathematics Department Chair

IB Mathematics Standard Level & Pre-Calculus Lead Teacher

  • 2018-19 Teacher of the Year
  • 2019-21 Mathematics Department Chair; observe classes and offer constructive feedback on what works well and where improvement can be made; support mathematics teachers as needed including morale; attend to clerical needs of department; participate in interview process for prospective faculty members
  • Lead Pre-Calculus professional learning community (2016 to present); establish meeting norms; preside over weekly meetings where curriculum plans are constructed along with best practices to gain desired academic outcomes.
  • Teach students Pre-Calculus and IB Mathematics Standard Level which includes Algebra, Functions & Equations, Vectors, Circular functions (trigonometry), Probability & Statistics and Calculus.
  • Maintain open communication between students as well as parents via weekly emails; parents are invited to also join us on Remind to be kept abreast of classroom assignments, communications and reminders.
  • Committee Member:  New Teacher Support; Testing (PSAT, EOC, IB), IB MYP, PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports)

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY, 2015 – 2017

Adjunct Professor

  • Developed and instructed Geometry for pre-service elementary school teachers. 
  • Participated in departmental and college activities, develop/integrate department curriculum and state standards and mentor/advise students.
  • Devised weekly lessons that address current issues and perspectives in K-12 education.
  • Endeavored to maintain a thorough knowledge of instructional standards, practices and methodologies for adult learners.

APOLLO EDUCATION GROUP – UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, 2006 – 2016

Advanced Online Facilitator

  • Guided discussion board forums, graded assignments and provided expert insight on Mathematical concepts.
  • Created a classroom environment that focused on course content and detailed, timely feedback.
  • Instructed students on course content while facilitating discussion each week.
  • Provided individualized instruction to students who required additional assistance
  • Responded proactively when students showed evidence of difficulty grasping concepts.

ATLANTA METROPOLITAN COLLEGE, Atlanta GA, 2008 – 2011

Adjunct Professor

  • Introductory Algebra: Educated students on concepts of fractions, decimals, signed numbers, percents, linear equations and inequalities, graphing, exponents, and polynomials.
  • College Algebra: Incorporated the appropriate technology with an emphasis on the study of functions and their graphs, inequalities, and linear, quadratic, rational, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions.

AWARDS and FELLOWSHIPS

2020-2025          Robert Noyce Teaching Fellow

2018-19 SY        Teacher of the Year, Westlake High School

2017-18 SY        Customer Service Award – Communication, Westlake High School

2016-17 SY        Most Valuable Educator, Westlake High School

2010 – 2014       Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), Doctoral Scholars Fellowship

1992 – 1997       National Science Foundation STEM Award at Clark Atlanta University

SERVICE

2017 – Present               School Governance Council

                                       Chair (2019-20); Stonewall Tell Elementary School, College Park, GA

                                       Parliamentarian (2019-20); Westlake High School, Atlanta, GA

2006 – Present               Parent Teacher Organization

                                       Stonewall Tell Elementary School, College Park, GA

                                       Westlake High School, Atlanta, GA

2008 – 2017                   Parent Volunteer, Boy Scouts of America

                                       Pack 3310 – Membership Chair

                                       Stonewall Tell Elementary School, College Park, GA

                                       Troop 631

                                       Woodward Academy, College Park, GA

2006 – 2013                   Local School Advisory Council – Parent Volunteer, Vice Chair, Chair

                                       Stonewall Tell Elementary School, College Park, GA

 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  • Collaborative Mathematics Education Research Group
  • Doctoral Students for the Advancement of Mathematics Education
  • College of Education Doctoral Fellows
  • Kappa Delta Pi
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

 EDUCATION

Ph.D., Teaching and Learning – Math Education, Georgia State University – Atlanta, GA       2014

M.S., Mathematics, Clark Atlanta University – Atlanta, GA                                                          1997

B.A., Mathematics, Clark Atlanta University – Atlanta, GA                                                          1997