Andrew Johnson

Andrewryjohnson@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES
A dedicated teacher who continues to connect people and ignite the spark of learning that will carry student’s forward into
their next educational journeys. Seeks to obtain a cleared single subject teaching credential in history while growing
professionally to be able to teach students from all walks of life. Additionally hopes to continue building more cohesive
lesson plans and teaching tools with resiliency models built in to adjust to any and all challenges.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts with Honors in History. University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA June 2019
Major: History, Minor: Teaching Professions

Masters in History. San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA June 2021

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Single Subject Preliminary Teaching Credential for History
Education Program, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA. Issued August 2019

WORK EXPERIENCE
Community Tutor, University of the Pacific Center for Community Involvement, Stockton, CA Sept. 2017- My 2019
 Tutored K-8 children in the community primarily in math, science and history skills.
 Worked with the Asian Pacific Self Development and Residential Association as an English as a Second
Language tutor to K-5 children.
 Developed and established vital AVID learning skills and strategies in students such as Socratic learning and self-
reflection.

Fellowship Researcher, Digital Delta Project June 2018 – July 2018

 Interviewed Filipino Community Members to gather valuable firsthand information about the Little Manila
community in its prime from 1930-1960.
 Developed and created storylines and narratives for the virtual reality recreation.
 Reviewed oral history archives related to the Little Manila community for further information.
 Worked with fellow researchers and prominent local educators to develop teaching curriculum for the
incorporation of local Filipino history into the classroom environment.
 Presented the research and the virtual reality recreation to members of the community and University of the
Pacific Staff

Teaching Assistant, Edison High School & University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA Jan. 2019- May 2019
 Worked as a teacher’s assistant for two high school history teachers at Edison High School as a part of the
teaching credential program at the University of the Pacific.
 Coordinated seven high school history classes comprising of 150 students, 60 of which were honors history
students.
 Directed four classes as an independent instructor for one month of their spring semester.
 Established valuable skills related to curriculum development, instruction, public speaking, class management,
AVID style teaching instruction, time management, professional education, and interdepartmental cooperation.
Research Assistant, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA Jan. 2020- June 2021
 Worked as a research assistant for Dr Marc Stein and assisted on research projects related to LGBT history in
California.
 Refined historical and archival research skills through extensive practice combing through online LGBT
newspaper archives and local, state, and national newspaper archives.
 Gained valuable experience in the field of professional historical research.
 Gained valuable insight into the field of professional academia.
 Further refined time management and organization skills through the research process.

History Teacher/Mentor, Fusion Academy, San Francisco, CA Aug. 1 st, 2021- Present
 Working as a history/social studies teacher at Fusion Academy San Francisco
 Acting as a mentor within the Homework Café, Fusion’s version of a homeroom.
 Teaching an average of fifteen to eighteen one-to-one classes ranging from sixth grade to twelfth grade with
students who have specialized learning needs, were English learners, and/or were in Honors courses
 On campus liaison for my campus transition from our old educational platform to a new one, coordinated with
administrators and district leaders to accomplish this

SKILLS
 Language: Skilled and trained in the Spanish language to an intermediate level, particular emphasis on translation
and reading abilities.
 Computer Skills: Various programs and computer systems including- Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint,
Excel, TaskStream, Canvas, Prezi, Google Drive, LinkPlus, Online Archives of California.
 Oral History Research Skills: Experienced researcher in locating, reviewing and utilizing oral histories and
expertise in conducting oral history interviews.
 Archival Research Skills: Experienced in locating useful archives, utilizing archival catalogs, and gathering
information from archives as a student of history and as a fellowship researcher.
 Local History Skills: Adept in research for local history through experience with research fellowship and through
the local history project aspect of history major.
 Intercultural Competence: Ability to effectively work with diverse populations.
 Queer Issues: Expertise in queer and transgender issues through career positions, research, and involvement with
student organizations.
 Safe Zone LGBTQ+ Awareness and Allyship Training: Knowledge in Safe Zone Training and its utilization in
classroom and professional environments.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
 Digital Delta Project Fellowship 2018
 Alexandra Green Ottesen and Peter Ottesen Endowed Scholarship; Roger’s Family Scholarship 2018
 Incoming SFSU Graduate Student Fellowship 2019
 Member, Phi Alpha Theta, University of the Pacific September 2016- May 2019
 Member, Pride Alliance, University of the Pacific September 2016- May 2019
 Member, El Centro, University of the Pacific January 2017- May 2019
 Johnson, A. (December 2018) “Absolute Empress Jose Sarria: The Man Who Changed San Francisco and Its Gay
Community.” Senior Capstone Presentation. University of the Pacific. Stockton, CA.
  Johnson, A. (June 2021) “The Right to Serve: Business Rights in the Gay Bar Cases of Pre-Stonewall California,
New Jersey, and New York,” Ex Post Facto. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco State University, 2021.

INTERESTS/HOBBIES
 Queer History and Drag Culture
 Urban and Local History
 Queer Art and Publication
 Creative Writing and Art