NICOLE JOHNSON
Educator
VILLE PLATTE,LA
Summary
Professional educator with deep expertise in curriculum development and instructional design. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in creating engaging, standards-aligned educational content, implementing effective teaching strategies, and utilizing data-driven assessments. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards and impactful outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Specialist (Math & Science)
Evangeline Parish School District
Ville Platte
01.2024 - Current
- Developing supports and revising curricula to meet educational standards and student needs.
- Coaching teachers to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.
- Evaluating educational programs and recommending improvements for student outcomes.
- Aligning curricula with state and national standards.
- Creating and sourcing instructional materials and resources to support curriculum implementation.
- Analyzing data from various sources to make instructional recommendations to improve student and teacher outcomes.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for a diverse range of subjects, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
Educational Consultant
Independent
Louisiana
01.2021 - Current
- Evaluated educational materials, ensuring alignment with current standards and methodologies.
- Mentored educators in effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Facilitated professional development sessions, fostering continuous learning among teaching staff.
- Provided lesson planning and pacing support to helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction.
- Facilitated professional learning communities among faculty members, fostering a collaborative environment that promoted ongoing growth and development.
Assistant Principal
James Stephens Montessori
Ville Platte
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Supervised and evaluated a faculty of 32 teachers, providing actionable feedback that improved instructional delivery and student engagement.
- Conducted teacher observations and formal performance evaluations.
- Mentored new and struggling teachers, resulting in measurable improvements in classroom management.
- Assisted staff in understanding building and district policies, procedures and requirements.
- Assisted in recruiting, screening, selection, assignment and training of new personnel.
- Conferred with teachers, counselors, parents, support personnel and students on matters of discipline and welfare.
- Monitored and assisted in the coordination of building security and safety.
- Assisted in formulating and implementing procedures to safeguard the safety of students and staff.
- Collaborated and served on district or building level committees, task forces, and administrative meetings to address educational issues and operations, as delegated by the Principal.
- Assisted the Principal and collaborated with teachers and other staff on matters of improving student achievement within the building and district or in the daily enforcement and application of district and building policies and procedures.
Curriculum Specialist (ELA & Social Studies)
Evangeline Parish School District
Ville Platte
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Led the revision of the K-8 ELA curriculum for the district, aligning it with new state standards and integrating culturally responsive materials. Skilled in coaching teachers to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.
- Evaluated educational programs and made recommendations for improvement.
- Ensured curricula align with state and national standards.
- Created and sourced instructional materials and resources to support curriculum implementation.
- Designed and implemented a district-wide MTSS framework for literacy with the anticipation of decreasing the number of students requiring Tier 3 intervention.
Elementary & Middle School Teacher
Bayou Chicot Elementary
Ville Platte
01.2009 - 01.2021
- Skilled in maintaining a positive and productive learning environment.
- Designed engaging and effective lesson plans aligned with educational standards.
- Tailored teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.
- Proficient in developing and administering assessments to measure student progress.
- Deep knowledge in specific subjects (e.g., mathematics, science, language arts).
- Experienced in using educational technology to enhance learning.
- Strong decision-making skills with a focus on student and school success.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction, Concentration in Special Education
08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Education
01-2009
Skills
- Standards alignment
- Adaptive learning
- Teaching strategies
- Training facilitation
- Instructional materials
- Vendor sourcing
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Math Content Leader 2025 Curriculum Associates
- Educational Leadership 2023 Louisiana Department of Education
- ELA Content Leader 2023 School Kit
- Science Content Leader 2021 Great Minds
- Mentor Teacher 2021 Teaching and Learning Center
Timeline
Curriculum Specialist (Math & Science) - Evangeline Parish School District
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal - James Stephens Montessori
01.2023 - 01.2024
Educational Consultant - Independent
01.2021 - Current
Curriculum Specialist (ELA & Social Studies) - Evangeline Parish School District
01.2021 - 01.2023
Elementary & Middle School Teacher - Bayou Chicot Elementary
01.2009 - 01.2021
University of Louisiana Monroe - Master of Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Concentration in Special Education
University of Louisiana Lafayette - Bachelor of Science, Education