Johnathon Shaw

Student Affairs Administration

shaw5303@uwlax.edu

Education
Masters in Student Affairs Administration, expected 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Social Science Education: History, Blackburn College, Carlinville, Illinois.
Lake Land College, Mattoon, Illinois, Attended Fall 2014 to Spring of 2016

Teaching Experience
Student Teacher, North Mac Middle School, Girard, IL January-May 2019
Practica
Planned Activities for students and assisted Cooperating Teachers in Middle School and High School Settings. Tutored
students in social studies, and taught lessons over the course of 200 hours of field experience.

Professional Experience
Volunteerism Graduate Assistant, Leadership and Involvement Center, UW La Crosse
August 2019- Current
● Supervise staff of undergraduate students and promote growth in leadership skills
● Provide support for various student-led volunteer projects
● Plan and execute Make A Difference Day, Involvement Fest, and other campus-wide initiatives
● Other duties as assigned
Resident Assistant, Blackburn College
August 2017- May 2019
● Provide a safe, secure, and inclusive living environment for students.
● Build community in residence halls.
● Provide support for residents, and inform them of the many resources on campus and in the community.
● Plan and host programs educating residents on diversity, health and safety.
Orientation Leader, Blackburn College
July 2017- May 2019
● Plan and initiate icebreakers to engage students.
● Relay relevant information to new students and their parents.
● Foster a friendly and welcoming atmosphere to incoming students.
● Represent Blackburn College in a respectable and professional manner.
First Year Transition Cohort Leader, Blackburn College
August 2017- May 2019
● Provide a safe, secure, and inclusive community for first year students.
● Plan and initiate programs and lessons designed to promote student growth.
● Assist first year students with acclimating to Blackburn’s culture.
● Assist first year students with successfully transitioning to a college setting.
Writing Tutor, Blackburn College
August 2016-May 2017
● Plan and initiate student activities in writing studio
● Communicate with students in a clear, precise manner
● Provide constructive critiques so that students can meet their personal writing goals

Extracurricular Activities
● Blackburn Circle K International Service Committee Co-Chair (October 2018-May 2019)
● Blackburn Circle K International Vice President (April 1, 2017-April 1, 2018)
● Butler House Council Treasurer and Second Floor Representative (2017 Academic Year)