Resume:

Jesse Johnson

Phone: 773-***-****

E-Mail: of18ak@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Davidson College, Davidson, NC Aug 2008-May 2012

Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies and English; GPA: 3.0

Awarded four year, full tuition, board, and expenses scholarship based on strong record of academic and personal

accomplishment with established financial need.

Thesis Research on Mexican Migration to Chicago: An Oral History

Cambridge University, Magdalene College, Cambridge, England Summer 2010

Completed study of history and literature of Britain in the late eighteenth/ early nineteenth centuries.

Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, Heredia, Costa Rica Fall 2010

Through formal coursework and interaction with the culture expanded language skills and knowledge of Central America.

Experience

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR), Chicago, IL Summer 2011

Worked with staff and undergraduate students in the New Americans Initiative (NAI) Program.

Assured that NAI naturalization ceremonies were completed as scheduled: Planned and participated in a ceremony

with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services director, Alejandro Mayorkas

Participated with Illinois Congressmen Luis Gutierrez’s Unity Rally for Fairness to call for the Obama

administration to end the separation of immigrant families.

Latin America and its Cultures, Heredia, Costa Rica

Field Study Researcher

Worked with the professor and other students in the Latin America and its Cultures course.

Acquainted with rural and urban areas of Costa Rica and its affects on Costa Rica and Central America.

Fall 2010

Bilingual Education for Central America (BECA), Cofradía, Honduras February 28 – March 7, 2010

Teacher Assistant

Worked with the sixth grade classroom at the San Jeronimo Bilingual School in science, language, and mathematics.

Created lesson plans to work with the students; promoted cultural exchange and affordable bilingual education

Claretian Associates Summer 2009

Administrative Office Intern

Worked with staff in the main office for affordable housing for underrepresented communities and senior citizens.

Answered phone calls; sent out publicity on the organization; collected rent from residents

Leadership and Service

Multicultural Ambassadors Program Spring 2012

2012 Senior Student Ambassador: Peer educator and leader (new leadership position as of Jan 2012)

Manage and lead difficult conversations that may arise on or off campus among historically separated, and at time oppositional, populations. Work with Multicultural Staff in creating a culturally inclusive campus.

Organization of Latin American Students, Davidson College Fall 2008-Present

Treasurer, Admission Liaison, Vice-President and President

Increased campus awareness through the implication of over 20 events, community service, and leadership retreats. Revived and reestablished a Multicultural Awareness Week, chairing the committee for six semesters.

Identified the need for a Latino Alumni Network, additional classes and professors regarding Latin America.

Students Together Reaching for Individual Development and Enrichment, Davidson College Fall 2008 – Spring 2010

Program Mentor

Aided minority students with their adjustment to Davidson College establishing a support network.

Editor for Intercambio, A Student/Alumni newsletter, Davidson College Spring 2011-Present

Designed and compiled a newsletter for OLAS members and interested alumni consisting of editorials, poetry, photography, and opportunities in the US and Latin America

Computer Skills: Proficient in PC & Mac Microsoft (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Languages:

Highly proficient in written and conversational Spanish.

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