Brianna Johnson

7525 Mississippi Trail, Hastings, MN 55033

Phone: 612-270-8984
Email: Bri.Johnson089@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

06/2014 05/2016

Masters of Education Curriculum and Instruction

Initial licensure and masters offered through alternative pathway to teaching program at the university

Bethl University, Saint Paul, MN

05/2012-09/2012

Graduate coursework
Education coursework
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Bachelors of Arts, English

09/2008-05/2012

EXPERIENCE
Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, MN

08/2014-06/2015

Kindergarten Teacher
Planned and taught standards based lessons.
Participated in grade level and school wide professional development, including professional learning communities.
Differentiated instruction for students from range of academic backgrounds.
Established consistent rules and procedures in order to maintain a safe and controlled classroom.
Incorporated Responsive Classroom techniques to build a trusting and caring classroom community.
Strong behavior management skills and tools for working with students from differing backgrounds including students
with IEPs and BIPs.
Experienced in working with English learners and implementing curriculum to increase academic vocabulary in the
classroom. Ume

Teach For America, Minneapolis, MN

Summer 2014

Elementary Education Corps Member

Selected from approximately 56,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps of recent college graduates and
professionals who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools.
Participate in intensive summer training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains
in student achievement. Simultaneously teach in summer school program run by Teach For America for students in North
Minneapolis public and charter schools under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers.
Engage in professional development activities, including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, readings, and learning
teams specific to my teaching license area.

South Saint Paul Public Schools, South Saint Paul, MN

10/2012-06/2014

Special Education Paraprofessional

Provided emotional and behavioral support to special education students in the general education setting
Facilitated small math and reading groups, including special education and general education students
Collaborated with teachers regarding adaptations needed by special education students
Tracked individual student academic growth through district assessments
Reflected on student performance to decide best ways of differentiating instruction

Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL

05/2012-08/2012

Chicago Teaching Fellow

Participated in intensive 7 week summer training institute focused on instructional design and delivery as well as
classroom management and culture
Taught a remedial 6 week summer school program for students in Chicago Public Schools focusing on English and math
Developed long-term lesson plans based on state curricular standards as well as classroom management systems and
procedures