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Gracie Johnson

Gracie Johnson

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Relentless problem-solver and detail-oriented communicator, with a strong avidity for professional and creative writing. Passionate about advocacy and education, I consistently use organizational and collaborative strategies to think critically and meet goals aligned with these passions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Intervention Paraeducator

Prairie Winds Middle School
Mankato, MN
09.2024 - Current
  • Built supportive relationships with students who shared feedback such as, "you're the only one who gets me."
  • Used careful attention to detail to recognize triggers for aggressive behaviors, and successfully deescalated students when dysregulated.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing Individual Education Plans for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Emotional Behavioral Disorders (EBD).
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop student-centered modifications to lesson plans that both students and teachers noted to be successful.
  • Served as Assistant Track and Field Coach

Food & Dining Service Worker

Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MN
10.2022 - 08.2024
  • Recognized by management for exceptional customer service skills.
  • Appreciated by coworkers as a dependable, collaborative, and supportive team member.
  • Praised for an efficient and thorough cleaning and sanitation process.

Education Intern

826 MSP
Minneapolis, MN
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Built trusting relationships with Somali students at 826 MSP, developing writing skills and creative expression to create a collective book of poetry.
  • Collaborated with local musicians to create a spoken word piece by the kids that was an East African rendition of Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf.”

Undergraduate Assistant Researcher

UMN Plant Growth Facility
Minneapolis, MN
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Collected data on tiller and rhizomatous growth as a proxy of phytochrome-red production and grass density in response to photoperiod.
  • Watered and fertilized plants, took tissue samples, and compiled data.

Residential Assistant

Deer Crest Assisted Living
Red Wing, MN
05.2021 - 02.2022
  • Documented patient care services through detailed charting.
  • Provided respectful and efficient assistance for residents' daily cares.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English, Spanish

University of Augsburg
Minneapolis, MN
05.2024

Skills

  • Detail-oriented peer reviewer
  • Proficient in MLA and APA
  • Creative and professional writing
  • De-escalation strategies and conflict resolution
  • Skilled in MS Office and Google Office products
  • Proficient in data collection and tracking in Google Sheets or MS Excel
  • Passionate advocate
  • Culturally responsive relationship builder

Affiliations

  • Competed in NCAA DIII cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field, awarded MIAC All Conference Steeple Chase 2024
  • Founded a writing club with a cohort of English majors focused on refining and workshopping capstone pieces.

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Software

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Canva

WordPress

Substack

R Studio

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancement

Interests

Running

Cooking

Writing

Timeline

Intervention Paraeducator

Prairie Winds Middle School
09.2024 - Current

Education Intern

826 MSP
01.2024 - 06.2024

Food & Dining Service Worker

Augsburg University
10.2022 - 08.2024

Undergraduate Assistant Researcher

UMN Plant Growth Facility
01.2022 - 06.2022

Residential Assistant

Deer Crest Assisted Living
05.2021 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English, Spanish

University of Augsburg

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