Laura Johnson
UNT Alumni, Bachelor’s Degree in English seeking a full time or
part time position. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Princeton, TX 75407
laurajohnson4college@gmail
.com
EDUCATION
TEFL Certification - 120 hours w/ Specialization in Young Learners and Business English.
December 2020
Teaching English as a Foreign Language- Online courses through ITTT. University of North Texas - BA in English with Minor in Anthropology August 2015 - May 2019
UNT in Denton, Graduated Cum Laude with 3.7 GPA. Creative Writing Major, passed 15 credit hours of Japanese, and 9 credit hours of traditional art and design.
University of Kansai Gaidai - Study Abroad in Osaka, Japan August 2018 - December 2018
Asian Studies Program- Studied Kendo and Jodo kata, Geisha mannerisms and performances, Kanji and Grammar of Japanese at an Intermediate level, Japanese Religious Sites, practices and customs.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Data Recognition Corporation, Remote - Online Test Scorer January-March 2024
Graded Audio Responses from 1st grade ESL learners at various levels on rubrics related to grammar, speaking skills, clarity, elaboration, and vocabulary. Worked within a team towards a time sensitive goal, attended company meetings twice daily, and received consistent feedback on pace and accuracy. The Education Team, Mkinney, TX- Substitute Teacher January - June 2022
Traveled between schools as necessary to teach, supervise and car for children k
- 12. Followed prepared lesson plans and schedules. Utilized time management and problem solving skills, while handling interpersonal disputes. Itutor Group, EF, Whales English, Remote - Online English Tutor June 2020 - August 2021
Taught children and adults English as a Foreign language, including grammar, speaking, reading and writing. Placed students into levels based on trial classes, taught recurring students using pre-prepared material and online learning programs, and managed virtual classrooms of 1-5 students. Taught through big brand companies such as Itutor group, English First and Whales English. Sourcing Partners, Plano - Customer Service Representative Dec. 2019 - May 2020
Handled calls and concerns for customers of Office Depot as a part of a team of customer service representatives. Sold units and parts to customers and assisted them with purchase orders and remote assembly. De-escalated situations over the phone and offered long lasting solutions to disgruntled customers
SKILLS
Word Processing/ Typing/
General PC
troubleshooting
Social Media Platforms,
including: Facebook,
Instagram, & Snapchat
POS (point of sale) System
Interpersonal Relations;
Handling customers with
efficiency, patience, and a
smile
Clear, Detailed and Source
Supported Report Writing
Improvisational/ problem
solving skills
Aestheticism cultivated by
creation and critique of Art
& Music
Reading comprehension &
Detailed Analysis of Media
AWARDS
Emerald Eagle Scholarship
Awarded-August 2015 (Full
Ride Scholarship awarded
by UNT)