a.johnson@animashighschool.

com
ALLY JOHNSON allyjohnson.weebly.com
(206) 499-0093
2611 W. 2nd Ave.
Durango, CO, 81301
EDUCATION
Stanford University, Graduate School of Education June 2015
M.A. in Policy, Organization and Leadership Studies Palo Alto, CA
 Capstone Project: “To Retain and Sustain: Helping Novice Teachers”
 Graduated Cum Laude
Seattle University, Institute of Public Service June 2008
B.A.s, Political Science and Public Affairs Seattle, WA
 Thesis: “Ineffectiveness and Inequality: Education in Latin America”
 Minors in Latin American Studies and Non-Profit Leadership
 Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Program Valedictorian

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Animas High School Fall 2015 to Present
Humanities Teacher, Sophomore Team Lead Durango, CO
 Designed collaborative, student-centered projects with real world
connections and community partners, leading 96% of students to agree
“[They] felt engaged in this class,” and no students to disagree.
 Ensured access for diverse learners in an untracked inc lusion
classroom, leading 92% percent of students to agree “[They] felt
challenged in this class” and 88% of students to agree “[They] felt
supported in this class,” and no students to disagree.
 Fostered students’ social-emotional growth by incorporating Yale’s
Ruler program and Restorative Justice principles into projects.
 Increased student and parent engagement by co-designing Student Led-
Conferences, Presentations of Learning, a week of service projects, and
camping trips as the Sophomore Team Lead.
 Contributed to teachers’ community of practice by designing
professional development workshops, mentoring new teachers, and
volunteering as the faculty representative on the School Excellence
Committee.
 Supported students outside of the classroom by advising the Model
United Nations, the Kindness Club, the Animas Quill, and an advisory.

Aspiro Adventure Inc. Summer 2013 to Spring 2014

Curriculum Architect Mt. Pleasant, UT
 Proposed, developed, designed and implemented a differentiated,
interdisciplinary, collaborative and inquiry-based curriculum to replace
a worksheet-based curriculum.
  Partnered with clinical staff members, state compliance offices and
community partners to ensure relevance and rigor.
 Trained more than sixty staff members to facilitate the curriculum for
hundreds of students.
Lead Wilderness Therapy Field Guide Spring 2012 to Summer 2013
 Managed logistics and risk for groups of six to twelve teens on eight -
day adventure expeditions, such as climbing and skiing.
 Partnered with clinical staff to support students’ social -emotional
development as a mentor and facilitator.
 Used collaborative and experiential learning techniques to teach
humanities and physical science in the field.
 Trained and mentored four Apprentice Guides to become Lead Guides.

Teach for America, Northwest High School Summer 2010 to Spring 2012
Gifted and Special Education Teacher Shiprock, Navajo Nation
 Grew English language learners and special education students’ reading
skills by an average of 2.7 grade levels in one year.
 Developed an interdisciplinary, culturally-responsive, inquiry-based,
sheltered English curriculum for a resource classroom.
 Collaborated with mainstream teachers as an inclusion teacher, co-
designing curriculum and ensuring IEP compliance.
 Managed a caseload of 24 special and gifted education students.
 Supported students by raising over $10,000 for enrichment programs,
providing afterschool tutoring and sponsoring the senior class.

SERVICE EXPERIENCE
El Centro Vicente Cañas Spring 2008
Migration Policy Project Intern Cochabamba, Bolivia
 Interviewed dozens of Spanish-speaking children with parents
living abroad about international migration’s impact on their lives.
 Co-authored a research report in Spanish to inform local social
service providers and facilitate grant funding.
Escuela de La Calle and Quetzaltrekkers Summer 2007
Volunteer Teacher and Guide Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
 Taught English and afterschool enrichment at a school for homeless and
orphaned children.
 Led tourist treks across the highlands to build cross-cultural awareness
and benefit the school.
Refugee Program at St. James Cathedral Spring 2005 to Spring 2007
English as a Second Language Tutor Seattle, WA
 Provided one-on-one ESL tutoring for recently arrived refugees.
 Designed and tailored curriculum to language learners’ needs and interests.