ALICIA L JOHNSON
Chicago,IL
Summary
Agent for change providing self sufficiently through education. Relationship builder and sustainability. Successfully collaborated with interdisciplinary teams/ organizations to reach outreach goals. Develop and implement community outreach programs to the public.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Substitute Teacher (K-12)
Chicago Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitate teachers lessons plans per appropriate grade level.
- 50% of Pre-K students attained Kindergarten level test scores. All students participated in daily academic drills.
- Developed lesson plans that adhered to curriculum standards and engaged diverse student populations.
- Assessed student progress through effective evaluation techniques and provided constructive feedback.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Supported student success by providing personalized attention and targeted feedback on assignments.
Certified Substitute Teacher (K-12)
Proviso Township High Schools-District #209
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Increased Special Education students reading & comprehensive skills 20%.
- Implemented the course“The Art of Genre Comparison”(From Book to Movie). Improved reading & comparison skills.
- Due to pandemic schools closed-3/20-1/23
Patient/Family Liaison
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Executed culturally sensitive end of life care sessions daily to Patients & families.
- Accelerated monthly and quarterly patient enrollment resulted in 10% increase.
Certified Substitute Teacher (K-12)
University of Chicago Charter Schools
10.2012 - 03.2015
- Increased student attendance 10% utilizing gift incentives.
- Taught a diverse student population implementing teachers lesson plans.
Director
ALJ Incorporated "Transformation Beyond the Norm"
05.2011 - 09.2012
- Facilitated End of Life Care Options programs to neighborhood stakeholders.
- Attained 100% graduation rate per (12) participants for (six) weeks quarterly Hospice Volunteer training series.
Circle of Care DVDs-English/Spanish Versions
Horizon Hospice & Palliative Care
10.2005 - 06.2011
- Written & Directed two DVD’s for Horizon as part of the community outreach effort: 1)"Circle of Care" (English Version), 2)"Circle of Care" (Spanish Version). Distribution at no cost to the general public.
- Developed interdisciplinary Collaborations with various organizations increased patients & outreach efforts: membership with the Healthcare Consortium of the Chicago Department of Public Health. 10% additional supplemental engagements.
Community Outreach Coordinator/Marketing
Horizon Hospice & Palliative Care
10.2005 - 05.2011
- Launched the Initial Community Outreach Program. Utilized key end of life education dynamics targeted under served and medicare eligible constituents residing in Chicago and surrounding counties.
- Gained 80% patient referral increase within six (6)) years of the program's inception. Forged and sustained working relationships with external partners: stakeholders, community based service groups, houses of worship.
- Conducted 20+ monthly end of life care education sessions via: presentations, health fairs & committee memberships (Illinois Health Consortium of Chicago’s Department of Health).
- Membership participation raised the organization's visibility and culminated in a 10% increase in outreach opportunities.
- Developed community partnerships to enhance outreach programs and increase awareness of hospice services.
- Coordinated training sessions for volunteers, improving engagement and service delivery in the community.
- Facilitated educational workshops on palliative care, increasing understanding among healthcare providers and families.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to assess community needs, driving strategic program adjustments for better service alignment.
- Managed social media campaigns to promote events and resources, enhancing community involvement and support for families.
- Led cross-functional teams in organizing health fairs, effectively showcasing hospice services and resources available to clients.
- Established metrics for evaluating outreach effectiveness, guiding future initiatives and resource allocation decisions.
- Improved community health outcomes by coordinating wellness and health education events.
- Developed partnerships with local businesses to increase resources for community programs.
- Designed and implemented survey to gauge community needs, leading to tailored program adjustments.
- Established feedback loop with community members to continuously improve outreach efforts.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Implemented strategies to increase public awareness of social and community service programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film/Screenwriting
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL06.1985
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Verbal communication
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Problem resolution
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Certified Substitute Teacher (K-12)
Chicago Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
Certified Substitute Teacher (K-12)
Proviso Township High Schools-District #209
08.2016 - 03.2020
Patient/Family Liaison
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
04.2015 - 05.2016
Certified Substitute Teacher (K-12)
University of Chicago Charter Schools
10.2012 - 03.2015
Director
ALJ Incorporated "Transformation Beyond the Norm"
05.2011 - 09.2012
Circle of Care DVDs-English/Spanish Versions
Horizon Hospice & Palliative Care
10.2005 - 06.2011
Community Outreach Coordinator/Marketing
Horizon Hospice & Palliative Care
10.2005 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Film/Screenwriting
Columbia College Chicago