Nicole Arianna Johnson

609 W 114ST Apt. 71 New York, NY, 10025

nicole.johnson228@gmail.com 646-641-4957
EDUCATION
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
Master of Arts in Elementary Education, December 2014
Haverford College, Haverford, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Art History, May 2013
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Central Park East 1 Elementary School, New York, NY
Student Teacher, 4th and 5th Grade
August 2013 December 2013
Taught in all academic course subjects using an interactive approach to promote an environment of
active learning experiences and deeper conceptual understanding.
Utilized UDL and culturally responsive teaching practices to design and instruct an ELA unit on the
Civil Rights Movement.
Conferred individually with students throughout the various stages of independent project work to
plan, problem solve, and think critically about the learning goals for the project as related to the
personal learning goals for each student.
Implemented differentiated instruction using purposeful, flexible grouping in order to meet the
needs of each student.
Manhattan School for Children, New York, NY
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
January 2014 May 2014
Conducted daily morning meeting activities to reinforce word study instruction, practice math
skills, and create a safe, positive environment in which all students are acknowledged, respected,
and valued.
Participated in staff development meetings with the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project
staff developer for the grade level.
Designed and instructed experiential, inquiry-based math lessons to create a space in which
students could explore their understandings and observations to reach conclusions.
PS 536, Bronx, NY
Student Teacher, 2nd Grade
September 2014 Present
Taught in all academic course subjects utilizing SDAIE to make content comprehensible for English
Language Learners.
Collaborated with grade team to plan curricula and learning experiences.
Responsible for the planning and instruction of three consecutive math units using Go Math!
Curriculum.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
St. Hildas and St. Hughs School, New York, NY
Research Assistant
June 2012 August 2012
Conducted research and compiled reports for the Head of School, the Head of the Upper
Division, and the Head of the Lower School.
Analyzed 7th and 8th grade American History textbooks and the benefits of integrated Cooking
curricula at the Nursery through 5th grade level.
Science and Cooking Instructor
June 2009 June 2011
Co-taught Science and Environmental Studies classes at the Pre-School through 3rd grade level
during June Camp.
Co-created curricula for June Camp with the Lower School Science teacher.
SKILLS - Full Professional Proficiency in Spanish, Proficient in MS Office