Lisa A. Johnson

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A position as an Editor/Writer utilizing my education and professional experience.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

A highly effective writer able to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely.

Advanced understanding of grammar and language usage.

Computer experience includes: MS Word, Filemaker Pro, Internet applications.

Flexible and analytical with a keen eye for details; skilled at synthesizing information and editing information to achieve overall objectives.

Superior proficiency in proofreading techniques and writing guidelines.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

McQuaid Jesuit High School ? Rochester, New York 14618 March 2007 - June 2013

English Teacher (7th/8th/10th grades)

Developed and facilitated culturally responsive pedagogy in English Literature.

Implemented varied strategies and differentiated assessments in order to accommodate diverse learning styles. Developed and implemented intensive writing philosophy workshops. Implemented the Socratic Method in the philosophy workshop. Instituted positive classroom management and disciplinary programs that effectively eliminated behavioral issues. Collected meaningful data including pre/post assessments and a variety of formative assessments to chart student growth.

Utilized various teaching strategies which encouraged student participation. Incorporated technology to strengthen teaching/learning process. Incorporated song and music in curriculum to teach vocabulary, pronunciation, and to enhance learning through rhyme and repetition. Edited and supervised student newspaper.

Rochester City School District ? Rochester, New York November 2001 - November 2007

Educator (Adult Education: Young Mothers, Hillside, Probation and ESOL) Substitute

Facilitated a variety of disciplines including: Math, English, Social Studies, Science and Health. Instructed students in writing, reading comprehension, speaking, listening and understanding. Maintained discipline in the classroom and created a vibrant teaching atmosphere. Recorded and maintained accurate student attendance records and grades. Modified assignments and activities to meet the learning needs of individual students. Identified and arranged cooperative groups with a variety of skills.

Delivered engaging, coherent lectures and motivating lessons to students across all Key Stages. Utilized technology in the planning and delivery of lessons.

FIGHT Village Computer Center ? Rochester, New York June 2000 - October 2001

GED/Technology Instructor

Conducted GED classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques or methods in subject as: English Language Arts, Math, Life Skills, and Workforce Entry Skills. Conducted regular assessments and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of a diverse population. Facilitated the GED application process and assisted candidates in securing GED exam dates.

Developed curriculum, assembled training materials and taught Microsoft Office classes to adults with emphasis in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Updated instructional materials as necessary, maintained daily record of computer lab usage and performed daily maintenance on workstations.

About Time Magazine - Rochester, New York October 1997 - May 1999

Researched and wrote stories for magazine. Collaborated with photo and graphics departments to create attractive story presentation. Content and copy-edited each story in the magazine prior to publication.?Fact- checked and conducted background research for features editorials.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS & TRAININGS

Roberts Wesleyan College: Master of Secondary Education ? August 2014

Thesis: Eliminating the Disproportionality of African American and Latino Males in Special Education: A Culturally Responsive Curriculum

SUNY Brockport: Bachelor of Science- English/Communications 1999

Peer Mediation/Abuse and Bullying/Left Brain & Right Brain Workshops/Technology for Literacy

Teaching Tolerance Webinar: An Evening with Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness.

ACHIEVEMENTS & AFFILIATIONS & WORKSHOPS

Author of: Reflections of My People- volume of political, social and inspirational poetry

-Judicial Process Commission 2012 - present

*Men Speak (Poetry & Literacy Workshop)

* Racism and Race Relations 2014 (Lecture & Workshop)

*Poetry Workshop January 2015

-Sojourner House 2011 - present

*Women Speak (Poetry & Literacy Workshop)

-Zion House A transitional home for female veterans in Avon N.Y. 2014 - present

(Women Warriors Workshop)

-Writers & Books 1999 - present

*Writing and Riding (literacy through grooming & horseback riding)

*Writing and Photography (literacy through photography)

-Volunteer Coordinator V-Day Monologues 2014

-Memorial Art Gallery Guest Blogger 2013 - present

-Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition 2000 - present

-Educational Consultant - Roberto Clemente School #8 March 2014

Teaching Teachers How to Teach Poetry/ Embracing Culture/Heritage using the poetry

Model, ?Where I?m From? by George Ella Lyon

-Co-Producer of The Art Of - Local Television Show highlighting Art, Education, Politics, and

Community Activism 2014

-Feature Writing Award for Motion Magazine 2000 (interview w/Dick Gregory Human

Rights Activist)

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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