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Kristin Johnson

@kristinjohnson

Assistant Professor of Reading Education focused on literacy instruction, program coordination, and teacher development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead literacy program development, deliver professional development, mentor teachers, and advance research-informed practices in supportive, collaborative institutions.

I am an Assistant Professor of Reading Education and Reading Program Coordinator with a strong background in literacy instruction, teacher coaching, and curriculum development.

My work spans higher education, K-12 classroom teaching, and consulting, where I have designed professional development, led program accreditation initiatives, and coordinated undergraduate reading programs.

I have contributed to federally and state-funded research through qualitative interviews, focus groups, and co-authored reports and publications, and I present regularly at national and regional conferences on literacy, teacher induction, and early childhood quality improvement.

I hold a Doctor of Education (in progress, expected August 2025) in Curriculum & Instruction and a strong set of classroom and assessment certifications, and I am committed to evidence-based literacy practices and supporting educators through training, coaching, and data-informed instruction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Assistant Professor

Current

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Jan 2025 - Present (9 months)

Teach reading methods courses, coordinate the undergraduate reading program, advise students, and lead curriculum development and accreditation initiatives to align programs with state literacy standards.

Curriculum Development Accreditation Standards Program Coordination Professional Development

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Alabama

Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)

Conduct qualitative interviews, focus groups, and analyses for state and federal grant projects and co-author reports and articles to disseminate research findings.

Qualitative Research Interviewing Focus Groups Data Analysis Report Writing

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Alabama

Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)

Served as instructor of record for elementary and early childhood reading courses, designing instruction and assessing preservice teachers' literacy competencies.

Instruction Assessments Classroom Management Elementary Reading Early Literacy Lesson planning

Educational Consultant

Children's Lighthouse

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Designed and implemented professional development and provided leadership guidance and services to school leadership to improve early childhood instructional practices.

Professional Development Early Childhood Education Leadership Coaching Instructional Design Teacher Training Consultation

Literacy Specialist

Reading Allies

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Designed lesson plans for struggling readers using assessment data, facilitated curriculum implementation, provided tutor support, and collaborated with educators to improve student literacy outcomes.

Intervention Design Tutoring Data Driven Instruction Collaboration

ARI Literacy Specialist

Legacy Prep Charter School

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Coached and developed K-4 teachers, organized and analyzed reading data for 375 students, and supported instructional planning to improve literacy achievement.

Data Analysis K 4 Literacy Professional Development