Johna Reisch

426 Prospect Street, Apt 3 New Haven, CT 06511 (818) 399-0821 johnareisch@gmail.com

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Environmental Science Magnet at Mary Hooker Hartford, CT
Teacher, 7th Grade English August 2015 Present
Designed and executed culturally responsive lesson plans for 90-minute classes of 20 seventh grade students
Modified and implemented Expeditionary Learning curriculum in order to meet varied student needs and promote active classroom
engagement and investment for all students
Monitored student progress and utilized data to drive instruction
Participated in school community through membership on PBIS leadership team and active participation in school-wide events

Teach For America Hartford, CT

Corps Member, Class of 2015 March 2015 Present
Selected from approximately 45,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps of recent college graduates who commit two
years to teach in under-resourced public schools
Participated in intensive training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student
achievement
Engaged in a full schedule of professional development activities; participate in consistent, ongoing teacher observation and coaching
program

Isla Vista Elementary School Santa Barbara,

CA
Tutor September 2013 June 2015
Provided academic guidance and tutoring to students, multiple times a week
Expansive experience across a wide array of disciplines, including Mathematics, English, History and Science
Served as a mentor to students in the classroom, advising them regarding their priorities and decisions
Coordinated with the teacher to establish a plan, in order to best respond the individual needs of the child and enhance their learning
experience

UC Santa Barbara University Center Santa Barbara,

CA
Service Manager, Conference Services September 2012 June 2015
Oversaw a team of Service Assistants to complete event coordination and preparation.
Prioritized numerous daily responsibilities and delegated assignments to my staff.
Acted as a liaison between the Director of the University Center and the Service Crew.
Appointed to University Center Governance Board by Director of the University Center; responsible for conducting cost benefit
analysis of projects and proposals, weighing the best interest of students and the financial prosperity of the business

UC Santa Barbara Office of Admissions Santa Barbara,

CA
Gaucho Tour Association- Campus Ambassador January 2014-June 2015
Directed and informed prospective, students, parents and school groups on vital details regarding admission and success at the
University.
Delivered presentations and tours to groups ranging from single individuals to groups up to sixty-five people
Mastered relevant and detailed information in order to respond professionally to specific and difficult questions
Selected as Executive Board Member; responsible for collaborating with Director of Admissions to develop communication and
response plans for sensitive events on campus; played an integral role in the hiring process, including participation in information
sessions and the review of applications

Maximo Nivel San Pedro, Costa Rica

Volunteer English Teacher Summer 2013
Conducted evaluations to determine students level of English Proficiency and determined daily lesson plans in accordance with their
capabilities
Specialized in the improvement of English grammar and vocabulary
Experience teaching English to Speakers of other Languages.
Co-taught lessons and managed activities to promote an exciting learning environment in order to foster student success and
development
Improved upon pre-existing teaching tools to ensure the continued progress of students upon the culmination of the program
EDUCATION
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Johns Hopkins University Columbia, MD
Master of Science in Education August 2017

University of California at Santa Barbara Santa Barbara,

CA
Bachelor of Arts in English and Sociology June 2015
GPA: 3.72
College of Letters and Science Honors Program
Departmental Honors in Sociology (one of 9 students from over 300 student majors)
Minor in Black Studies

SKILLS & INTERESTS

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Photographer, yoga enthusiast, martial artist and avid reader
Ability to work with deadlines and diverse populations
Self-managed, strong communication skills, and excellent attention to detail
Experience with Office 365 Suite, Edmodo, Class Dojo, Google Apps, Powerschool, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Basic Spanish language proficiency