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