Lita Brusick Johnson - Resume - 2014

LITA BRUSICK JOHNSON 6816 W. Dickens Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60707 773.637.3653 ljohns70@uic.
edu
EDUCATION: MA in Linguistics - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages University of Illinois at Chicago (anticipated: May 2014) Reading & Vocabulary Computer-Assisted Language Learning Listening & Speaking Campus Writing Consultants Grammar Materials & Curriculum
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Graduate Courses in Philanthropic Studies (1998-1999), Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana MA in Medieval Studies (1976) University of Toronto Center for Medieval Studies/Pontifical Institute for Medieval Studies Fulbright Fellow History (1974-1975) Westflisches Wilhelms Universitt, Mnster, Germany BA in History (1974), Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Tutorium in Intensive English (TIE), University of Illinois at Chicago - Internship (Fall term, 2013) Student-taught in a high-intermediate Reading and Writing (academic English) class, with a culturally and linguistically diverse class profile (six different L1s). Responsibilities: planned unit activities and individual lessons; developed exercises, activities and tasks that included interactive group work; participated in bench-marking activities and development of unit-wide assessments; graded unit reading tests, quizzes, and student essays; met with students to discuss progress and deal with problems. Writing Center, University of Illinois at Chicago (January 2014 - present) Tutor at UICs Writing Center: work one-on-one with undergraduate and graduate writers, most of whom are English language learners (international students or immigrants); facilitate group tutoring sessions with first-year UIC students (arranged by their professors to supplement class writing instruction). Onward House, Chicago (community center) Community ESL (January 2014 - present) Volunteer: assisted teacher in a high-beginner/low-intermediate ESL class (Wright College); shifting to a beginning level class in March. RELATED EXPERIENCE Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (1987-2012) National office staff: developed curriculum and print/video resources for children, youth, and adults (on poverty and sustainable development); designed and led educational workshops; facilitated and made presentations to large and small groups; travelled extensively (internationally); participated in and provided leadership for multicultural and multilingual meetings.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America National Offices (Chicago, IL; Washington, D.C.) Director for International Development and Disaster Response (2010-2012) Associate Executive Director Global Mission (2003-2010) Director, World Hunger & Disaster Appeal (1998-2003) Executive Assistant to the Presiding Bishop (1987-1998) Deputy Director, Lutheran Council Office for Governmental Affairs, Washington, D.C. (19771987) BOARD MEMBERSHIPS: Multi-cultural, multi-lingual international boards that focused on international relief, refugee assistance and sustainable economic development (e.g., ACT Alliance, Lutheran World Federation World Service) Interfaith, ecumenical, and inter-sectoral boards that focused on advocacy - domestic and international poverty issues (Alliance to End Hunger, Bread for the World)
REFERENCES: Dr. Maja Grgurovic Department of Linguistics University of Illinois at Chicago Office 1710 University Hall (MC315) 601 South Morgan Street Chicago, IL 60607-7120 (312) 996-0125 [email protected] Ms. Trischa Duke, Instructor [Student Teaching Supervisor] Tutorium in Intensive English University of Illinois at Chicago 1333 S Halsted St #260 Chicago, Illinois 60607 (312) 315-5030 [email protected]
Dr. Xuehua Xiang Department of Linguistics Office 1713 University Hall (MC 315) University of Illinois at Chicago 601 South Morgan Street Chicago, IL 60607-7120 (312) 996-5588 [email protected]
The Rev. Robert Bacher, DPA 168 Hampton Lake Crossing Bluffton, SC 29910 (843) 757-1158 [email protected] [Executive for Administration (COO), retired. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America]

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LITA BRUSICK JOHNSON 6816 W. Dickens Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60707 773.637.3653 ljohns70@uic.

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