April Johnson

2410 Rock Creek Drive Chesapeake, VA 23325 Phone: 757-404-5451 E-Mail: atj5xt@virginia.edu

Education
University of Virginia- Masters of Teaching, Social Studies Education and Algebra I
Endorsement (3.8 GPA)
University of Virginia- Bachelor of Arts degree, Government (3.3 GPA)

Experience
WALK Program Charlottesville High School, Tutor
Present

September 2014-

Work with students seeking alternative diplomas

Instruct a varying age of students
Helped students to learn test-taking strategies for standardized testing
Worked one-on-one with students in low-income neighborhoods

UVA Student Teacher

2014

August 2014- December

Developed and planned lessons to meet Virginia and Common Core Standards
Worked with students in and outside of the class to improve their academic
performance
Managed the academic work of 55 students including grading and individualizing
assignments
Served as a substitute teacher for 20 hours
Upward Bound, Instructor

June 2014- Present

Work with high school students to build strong foundations in Algebra II and Geometry
Help to build organizational skills, test-taking strategies, and general best-practices for
achieving academic success.
Mentor students from urban and rural demographics in order to prepare them for
college, or post-secondary plans.

Campus Activities
African American Teaching Fellows

August 2014- Present

Working with fellow teachers to reinforce and sharpen teaching skills, in preparation to
serve the Charlottesville and Albemarle communities.

Recognition
Charlottesville Tomorrow

October 2014

Highlighted the work done at Walker Upper Elementary School, as a representative for
student teachers from The University of Virginia.
Specifically noted in the Educator Spotlight for my philosophies on education and
future goals.