Devon Johnson Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

College and Career Readiness means students exit high school prepared for success in a wide rangeof high-quality post-secondary opportunities. Specifically, college and career readiness refers to theknowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to be successful in post-secondary education and/or trainingthat lead to gainful employment. Today’s workplace requires that all workers be lifelong learners in orderto advance in their careers. Therefore, it is necessary that there be a… Show more College and Career Readiness means students exit high school prepared for success in a wide rangeof high-quality post-secondary opportunities. Specifically, college and career readiness refers to theknowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to be successful in post-secondary education and/or trainingthat lead to gainful employment. Today’s workplace requires that all workers be lifelong learners in orderto advance in their careers. Therefore, it is necessary that there be a common set of knowledge and skillsthat all individuals acquire to successfully transition into post-secondary education or the workplace.Students’ goals, desires, and interests influence the precise knowledge and skills necessary to be ready forsuccess in their chosen post-secondary endeavors and the level of education needed to accomplish anindividual career aspirations. All students should exit high school with a full understanding of the careeropportunities available to them, the education necessary to be successful in their chosen pathway, and a plan to attain their goals College readiness involves being prepared toenroll in and successfully complete entry-level,credit-bearing, academic programs at two- andfour-year post-secondary schools as well asbeing equipped with the knowledge, skills, anddispositions to transition successfully. This entailshaving mastered rigorous content knowledge,demonstrated ability to apply knowledge throughhigher-order skills, and the ability to navigate thepathways that will gain access to post-secondaryopportunities.Career readiness involves three major areas:core academic skills and the ability to applythose skills in concrete situations in order tofunction in the workplace and in routine dailyactivities; employability skills (such as criticalthinking and responsibility) that are essential inany career area; and technical, job-specific skillsrelated to a specific career pathway. Show less

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

•Help students select courses and plan academic programs that align with their interests, abilities, and career goals. •Ensure students meet degree requirements and stay on track to graduate.•Assist students in developing an academic plan and creating semester schedules. •Involving reviewing degree audits, informing students of course options, and helping balance course loads.•Provide guidance on policies and procedures of the college or university. Aid… Show more •Help students select courses and plan academic programs that align with their interests, abilities, and career goals. •Ensure students meet degree requirements and stay on track to graduate.•Assist students in developing an academic plan and creating semester schedules. •Involving reviewing degree audits, informing students of course options, and helping balance course loads.•Provide guidance on policies and procedures of the college or university. Aid students to understand requirements for majors, minors, and general education.•Monitor student academic progress and performance. Identify students who are struggling and connect them with tutoring, study skills help, or other resources.•Advise students on course selection and registration each semester. Ensure students register for the right classes at the right time to progress.•Guide students who are undecided about a major or career path to assess interests and explore options. Connect students to assessments and other services to aid decision-making.•Assist students in learning about and applying for College or jobs. Review application materials and write letters of recommendation based off student character and performance.•Provide personal and developmental advising to help students adjust to college life. Listen to student concerns and make referrals as needed.•Communicate with other campus offices (financial aid, registrar, etc.) to provide comprehensive support and coordinate services for students.•Guiding students to make informed academic decisions and helping them maximize their educational experience. ••Building relationships and empowering student success are central to an advisor's role. Show less

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Trenton, New Jersey

-Foster a climate of high expectations by embodying and operationalizing Scholar Academies’ vision for school culture, the Foundational Elements 3.0, and Code of Conduct.-Provide training, real-time support, and feedback for teachers and other staff in order to maintain a climate of high expectations in all areas of the school community.-Report and document student infractions, attendance, and afterschool participation by tracking all data in a thorough, organized, and… Show more -Foster a climate of high expectations by embodying and operationalizing Scholar Academies’ vision for school culture, the Foundational Elements 3.0, and Code of Conduct.-Provide training, real-time support, and feedback for teachers and other staff in order to maintain a climate of high expectations in all areas of the school community.-Report and document student infractions, attendance, and afterschool participation by tracking all data in a thorough, organized, and professional manner.-Plan and conduct Community Circle and Character Education presentations.-Internalize school policies and consistently implement practices aligned to policies and procedures.-Participate on a Culture Team, offering feedback, suggestions and regularly problem solving around culture issues at the school, grade and student level.-Support individual and classroom level behavior plans through classroom management taxonomies and supplemental systematic tools: Choices Meter and Paycheck system.-Use data to inform school-wide social, emotional, and character education practices.-Manage afterschool programs (such as homework club, athletics, and enrichment activities) to support student engagement and academic achievement.-Serve as the lead school representative during afterschool hour up to two days each week.-Collaborate with members of the special education, intervention, and academic team to support students with diverse needs through professional development, one-on-one meetings, and/or grade team meetings.-Coordinate parent engagement and partnership with other stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaborative problem solving focused on student achievement.-Remain fair, consistent, decisive, professional, calm and supportive of whole-child development;Participate and facilitate individual student meetings to foster academic success. Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

Trenton, Nj

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Established a therapeutic relationship with the child and family.• Monitor, intervene, and redirect all challenging behaviors emphasized in the treatment plan.• Maintain progress notes after contacts with the child and family. -Assess and Document observation of any new/unusual problematic behaviors. -Maintain contact with the Behavioral Specialist Consultant and Case Manager.

Greater Philadelphia Area

On-Premise Retail Account Manager, Origlio Beverage, Philadelphia, PA January 2005- Present-Grow/Maintain share of the Marketplace through Domestic/Import/Craft/Malternative sales and promotional activity across all three channels of trade as well as cross-cultural marketplace.-Improve brand awareness and positioning via promotional activities including installing and maintaining clean and current point of sale within accounts, pre-merchandising for events, model… Show more On-Premise Retail Account Manager, Origlio Beverage, Philadelphia, PA January 2005- Present-Grow/Maintain share of the Marketplace through Domestic/Import/Craft/Malternative sales and promotional activity across all three channels of trade as well as cross-cultural marketplace.-Improve brand awareness and positioning via promotional activities including installing and maintaining clean and current point of sale within accounts, pre-merchandising for events, model management, and program execution -Plan detailed sales presentations for each call, tailored to current supplier programs and the customer’s need and objectives-Deliver effective sales presentations which accomplish the maximum number of sales objectives within each account within the territory-Obtain programmed merchandising and sales targets based on supplier programs and priorities Key Account Sales Specialist (Deli Take-Out)-Managed top 75 key Deli Take-Out accounts in multicultural marketplace based on total distribution and sales volume -Plan selling and merchandising objectives for each call-Analyze on an on-going basis, opportunities/threats as well as strengths/weaknesses affecting growth of company business in the marketplace-Increased designated territory product sales by 26% YTD-Capitalize on new revenue potential by using key sales techniques and marketing strategies-Analyze all territory accounts and establish shelf, inventory, distribution, display and sales volume objectives for each supplier represented-Earned various distribution incentives including 2010 Coors Light Essence Fest incentive, 2006 Smirnoff Vegas Lights incentive, 2006 Heineken Birds Road Trip incentive and 2006/2008 Yuengfling incentives-2005/2007 Q1 GEM Award recipient Show less

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Psi Penn State Mens Basketball

Leadership, Organizational Leadership

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Telecommunications Engineering

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Kappa Alpha Psi PennState Mens Basketball

Education record

Activities and Societies: Basketball, Student Government

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Telecommunications Technology/Technician

Communication And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.

B.A. Communications

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.