Portrait of Malala Yousafzai created by Lori Johansson for Windows of Soul - Trenton, NJ; Quote by Malala Yousafzai.
Lori Johansson is a passionate, creative, and energetic educator. She believes in creating safe environments for all learners through differentiated instruction and interactive lessons. Her classroom is filled with music, movement, creativity, and hands-on learning.
TEACHING CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
TCNJ Dual Certification in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Expected certification in May 2024
Praxis Exam - Early Childhood Education, Score: 181, January 2024
Praxis Exam - Core Academics, Reading Score: 198, Writing Score: 188, Math Score: 200, December 2022
Preservice Teacher Climate Change Education Certification, April 2024
H.I.B. Certification, March 2024
Safe Colleges Training (Active Assailant Preparedness, Active Shooter, Crisis Response and Recovery), March 2024
New Jersey Substitute Teacher Credential, Mercer County, January 2024
Ed Fest Workshop: Transgender and Gender Expansive People in the United States, November 2023
Ed Fest Workshop: RPGs for ASD/SEL Support, November 2023
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification, June 2022
EDUCATION
The College Of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, Expected May 2025
Masters in Education, GPA 4.0
Goucher College, Baltimore, MD, May 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art, GPA 3.6
Honors and Awards: Honors in Art, Academic Dean’s list for three semesters
University Of Siena, Siena, Italy, Spring 2007
SUNY Buffalo State Study Abroad Program, Art and Architecture
TEACHING SKILLS
Language: Fluent in English, Proficient in Spanish and German
Technology: Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Smart Board, Zoom, Canvas, Mentimeter, Kahoot, Canva, Asana
Curriculum: Orton-Gillingham, Heggerty, Math Expressions, Schoolwide Reading and Writing Workshops