Leah L Johnson
Lockport,NY
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Proud of my work with people from different ages, and diverse backgrounds. Committed to creating and supporting thriving community and guidance in individual development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Impact Manager
City Year Buffalo
07.2023 - Current
- Develop strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment of goals and successful project outcomes.
- Establish team priorities, maintain schedules and monitor performance.
- Mentor and guide Americorps Members through year long service, each member completing 1700 hours
- Establish performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Provide Americorps members with trainings, reflection, and service opportunities
Campus Staff Minister
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship USA
03.2018 - 05.2023
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with individuals, college campuses, civic organizations and other churches to provide the best services and meet the needs of students in the Buffalo area.
- Maintain personal and campus scholarship budgets, through fundraising and grants. Raised $70,000 annually for personal budget, and thousands more for student conferences when needed.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations. In 2020 moved ministry from on campus to online immediately. Providing a group of people online to support one another in a time of crisis.
- Coached students on how to lead change and develop community on campus.
- Led open discussions on emotional health, race, and sexuality with students and staff.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success, in starting new movements on campuses in New York and New Jersey.
After School Teacher
LE3 Inc
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
Assistant Teacher
Imagination Station Childcare and Preschool
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Organize developmentally appropriate activities to engage students in learning.
- Record students' progress weekly, in attendance, routine, and additional activities school district may have wanted reports on.
- Communicate daily with parents regarding student behavior.
- Delivered supplementary lessons and practice assignments to bring students up to developmental level.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Alumni Leader and Team Member
Mission Year
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Led discussion among college students on assigned curriculum.
- Engaged students in relating curriculum discussion to community involvement.
- Bring awareness to community resources available in neighborhood.
- Mediated conflict within team.
- Helped train and transition team members to a new city, helping with basic tasks such as transportation, laundry, and grocery shopping.
Assistant Staff
Yellowstone Academy
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Organized resources, for community engagement by students and staff.
- Coordinate volunteers to serve at special events.
- Create lesson plans for student learning, at grade and development level.
- Assisted administrators in carrying out strategic plans for school growth.
School Counseling Intern
Amherst High School
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Co-led transition groups.
- Assisted with data gathering.
- Requested accommodations for students with IEP's and 504's.
- Individual counseling.
- Guided students in College Readiness.
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
The State University of New York
Buffalo, NY05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Medaille College
Buffalo, NY05.2013
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Planning Leadership
- Fundraising and budgeting
- Community Outreach Programs
- Program and Services Promotion
- Newsletter Writing
- Spiritual Guidance
- Religious Education
Certification
New York State Provisional Certification, School Counseling, May 2014Protecting Human Research Participants-National Institute of Health, 2011Child Abuse Workshop, Fall 2012Violence Workshop (SAVE), Fall 2012
Timeline
Impact Manager
City Year Buffalo
07.2023 - Current
Campus Staff Minister
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship USA
03.2018 - 05.2023
After School Teacher
LE3 Inc
08.2017 - 03.2018
Assistant Teacher
Imagination Station Childcare and Preschool
08.2016 - 07.2017
Alumni Leader and Team Member
Mission Year
09.2014 - 08.2016
Assistant Staff
Yellowstone Academy
09.2014 - 08.2016
School Counseling Intern
Amherst High School
09.2013 - 05.2014
Master of Education - School Counseling
The State University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Medaille College