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Alicia Reyes Johnson 2562 Ridge Lane Mounds View, MN 55112 (763) 443-9222 areyes0l@hamline.edu FrUICATION MA in ESL - 2011 BA in K-12 ESL Education - 2009 Hamline University BA in Political Science - 2002 Minor in History University of Minnesota - Morris Professional Experience Loring Community School, Minneapolis, MN August, 2009 — June 2013 ESL Teacher Taught K-5 ESL in collaboration with mainstream teachers through reading or social studies content. • President of Loring Parent/Teacher Organization • Lead ESL teacher for 4 years, mentored ELL teachers and was representative to district • Led professional development sessions for teachers • Engaged student interest with student -led morning meetings and interactive activities emphasizing phonics, targeted vocabulary, and grammar Global Language Institute, St. Paul, MN February, 2007 — August, 2009 Administrative Assistant — Intensive English Program Provided technical and program support for an Intensive English Program for international adults. • Responsible for marketing, student advising and alumni outreach • Identified vendors and vetted proposals to meet current and future technology requirements of the program • Coordinated facility relocation and upgrade of voice and data technology • Researched, organized and led social activities to promote student interaction using English in real world settings • Proctored TOEFL test Vertical Endeavors, St. Paul, MN August, 2005 — January, 2007 Facility Manager Managed the daily operations of a multi-million dollar indoor rock climbing facility. • Hired, trained and managed a staff of 25. • Implemented new training procedures, emphasizing risk management, customer service and sales • Responsible for driving sales growth by 16% in one year Americorps NCCC, Charleston, SC September, 2003 — July 2004 Community Partnership Initiator Tutored and mentored youth in an urban elementary school while developing partnerships with area non-profit organizations Thomson West Publishing, Eagan, MN Editor Edited Secondary Analytical Law Content for publication September, 2002 - August, 2003 Personal Development Training and Service • Crisis Prevention Training for Resident Advisors — 1999, 2000 • Spanish study at Centro Panamericano de Idiomas in Costa Rica — 2002 • Spanish study at Institute for Central American Development in Costa Rica — 2002 • Volunteer Adult ESL teacher at Guadalupe Alternative Program — 2002, 2003, 2006 • Girl's Basketball Coach — 5th 6th 7th and 9th grade girls — 1998, 2001, 2002, 2004 Honors and Achievements • Mother of a 3 year old • PRAXIS Recognition of Excellence - Top 15% Score All Time — 2008