Katrina Johnson's Resume
Katrina Johnson
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Education
INTERNATIONAL TESOL TRAINING CENTRE
Certificate in TESOL (Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Graduated May 1999.
UNIVERSITE DU QUEBEC A MONTREAL (UQAM)
Certificat en immigration et relations interethniques
Graduated April 1998.
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA (UVic)
Bachelor of Arts, French and Spanish.
Graduated April 1997.
Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Management and organizational skills.
Experience working with children, youth and adults.
Preparing proposals for grants and budgets.
Macintosh/IBM experience in word processing and Internet.
Work Experience
CENTRE CCFA LANGUAGE SCHOOL September 1999 to present
ESL Teacher for Beginners
Prepare lesson plans for beginner adults.
Teach adult conversation class for beginners.
Evaluate student progress.
AXION XXI LANGUAGE CENTRE August 1999 to present
ESL Teacher for Beginners
Prepare lesson plans for beginner adults.
Teach adult grammar and conversation class for beginners.
Evaluate student progress.
ASSISTANCE UNIVERSELLE POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT (AUDE) July 1998 to December 1998
International Intern (Abidjan, Cτte dIvoire)
Translated documents from French to English for publicity purposes.
Conducted research on the Internet to network with other NGOs as well as various research.
Prepared proposals for new projects such as a food bank, a course in reproductive health and family planning, and helping girls obtain schoolbooks to promote education for girls.
Developed a webpage for the organization.
Attended conferences revelant to the work of the NGO.
WORLD UNIVERSITY SERVICE OF CANADA (Head Office) May 1995 to August 1995
Research Assistant
Researched information in English and French using libraries, government agencies, the Web, and related organizations on the development theme of Women's Rights are Human Rights to prepare a development education kit.
Wrote short summaries of selected articles for the kit using WordPerfect.
Worked with an artist for the poster design.
Prepared the kit through editing and manipulating the appearance of the articles on the page.
Attended informational sessions and conferences related to the theme.
SAAMIS IMMIGRATION SERVICES ASSN. May 1994 to August 1994, June 1993 to August 1993
Day Camp Coordinator, Program Assessment and Development Specialist
Prepared a budget for the day camp and maintained well within its limits.
Researched and implemented a day camp program successfully for a group of 10 children/23 children.
Planned and supervised a day care program for children of recent immigrants (aged 20 months to 11 years). Supervised children on outings.
Assisted with adult ESL classes; implemented an ESL program for the children.
Acted as a consultant to refugees by providing transportation, finding a home, advising in regard to cultural differences and resolving personal problems.
Provided settlement services, such as assisting with necessary applications.
Assisted with office duties as part-time relief.
Volunteer Experience
WORLD UNIVERSITY SERVICE OF CANADA (UVic) September 1994 to April 1997
Chairperson/Executive Member
Chaired meetings and facilitated discussions of a group of university students including candidate selections for overseas projects.
Contacted different organizations and former members for presentations.
Delegated responsibilities such as room bookings and advertising.
Worked in various fundraising projects.
Assisted in preparation for student refugee arrival in August as well as assisting in his adapting to our society.
Assisted other members in using WUSCnet (a listserv for WUSC members) as well as keeping others informed of information received by WUSCnet.
BASEMENT DWELLERS THEATRE COMPANY September 1989 to May 1992
Founder/Producer/Director
Solicited funds from various sponsors.
Prepared grant proposal for AADAC including a budget and rehearsal schedule.
Contacted various media resources for promotion.
Participated in all aspects including directing, acting, accounting, and advertising.
Organized approximately 25 members, aged 15-19.
Mediated discussions and decisions made collectively by an all youth project.
GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA September 1990 to May 1992
Assistant Brownie Leader
Prepared meetings and activities for girls aged 6-9.
Worked in cooperation with other leaders to organize camps.
Developed and led music times.
Related Experience
Participated in Conversant Program at UVic involving meeting foreign student regularly, assisting with English and adaptation to student life in Canada.
Competed extensively in Senior High Speech and Debate.
Completed Grade 9 Royal Conservatory Speech Arts & Drama.
Alumni member of the Association of International and Canadian Students and UNICEF and WUSC clubs at UVic.
Member of EUMC at UQAM.
Interests
Immigrant and refugee issues, international development, drama, learning new languages and cultures, speech and debate, music.
References available on request.
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