Finn Johnston
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Japanese Elementary proficiency
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Chinese Elementary proficiency
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Experience
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EXPLO
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor and Student Advisor
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Apr 2023 - Present
Instructs a cohort of 50 high-achieving high school students in the areas of Game Theory and Strategic Decision Making Serves as a Resident Advisor residing with 20 students during the summer ensuring risk and compliance needs Mentors students, guiding their intellectual, creative, and academic path as they develop and shape their identities Develops curriculum, generates feedback reports, curates weekend trips, and fosters confidence in vital career skills Facilitates understanding between senior doctoral faculty and the unique needs of modern high school students Show less
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Emory University College Council
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief of Staff
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Mar 2023 - Present
Oversees the 72 person Student Government of Emory College reporting directly to the President and Vice-President Takes proactive measures to mitigate financial risk while allocating a budget of over $700K to student organizations Cultivates a collaborative and positive environment, serving as primary liaison between leadership and general staff Spearheads retreat planning, bonding events, experience shuttles, student relations, and administration relations Facilitates collaboration and policy execution by bridging executive action with the legislative agenda, ensuring smooth coordination and associate cooperation Show less
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TableTalk
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair
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Jan 2023 - Present
Drives organization-wide initiatives and addresses member concerns related to DEI standards and programming Invests in talent acquisition and member relations, fostering group trust and admitting highly promising applicants Engages in collaborative efforts with community leaders to bridge intellectual and philosophical divides on campus Delivers quarterly data-driven reports to provide insights on member retention, satisfaction, and overall experience Serves as the crucial link between individual concerns and executive management, creating effective joint solutions Show less
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Emory University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Sophomore Advisor
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Aug 2022 - Present
Served as a live-in advisor for a first-year dorm, fostering a sense of community and support for over 300 freshmen Developed eight educational programs aimed at informing students about available resources and opportunities Provided individualized mentorship to 25 residents, cultivating a community culture of achievement and inclusivity Successfully resolved resident conflicts by implementing effective mitigation strategies that prioritized enhancing communication and fostering a sense of belonging Show less
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Ringle
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South Korea
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E-Learning Providers
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300 - 400 Employee
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English Second Language Teacher
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Jan 2022 - Present
Provides English language tutoring to working professionals, fostering confidence in natural conversation skills Designs and curates individualized curriculum, tailoring skill trajectories to meet the specific needs of each student Teaches sentence structure, grammar, vocabulary, and syntax to maximize professionalism and communication skills Selected as an intern and recognized high-performer, actively participating in instructor recruitment on campus Provides English language tutoring to working professionals, fostering confidence in natural conversation skills Designs and curates individualized curriculum, tailoring skill trajectories to meet the specific needs of each student Teaches sentence structure, grammar, vocabulary, and syntax to maximize professionalism and communication skills Selected as an intern and recognized high-performer, actively participating in instructor recruitment on campus
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Saikawa Lab at Emory University
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Research Assistant
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Feb 2021 - Present
Conducts heavy metal testing of slag and soil samples from underserved communities in Atlanta using XRF analysis Collaborates with community members to organize soil sampling and testing initiatives across Georgia serving 100s Leads coordination efforts to utilize GIS software for mapping the correlation between zip-code and soil pollution Spearheads efforts to raise awareness of soil pollution through designing educational resources and advocacy events Conducts heavy metal testing of slag and soil samples from underserved communities in Atlanta using XRF analysis Collaborates with community members to organize soil sampling and testing initiatives across Georgia serving 100s Leads coordination efforts to utilize GIS software for mapping the correlation between zip-code and soil pollution Spearheads efforts to raise awareness of soil pollution through designing educational resources and advocacy events
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Mad Science Group Inc.
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Canada
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Instructor
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
- Worked with children (ages 4-13) across Fairfield County developing scientific skills, passion, and love for learning - Designed educational experiments and activities that brought awareness to scientific issues and theories - Focused on classroom management strategies to mitigate disruption and build community and sense of belonging for students - Worked with children (ages 4-13) across Fairfield County developing scientific skills, passion, and love for learning - Designed educational experiments and activities that brought awareness to scientific issues and theories - Focused on classroom management strategies to mitigate disruption and build community and sense of belonging for students
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Cristin McCarthy Vahey
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United States
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Public Policy Intern
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May 2020 - Nov 2020
- Helped lead, and win, the campaign in town for Representative Cristin McCarthy-Vahey (CMV) - Worked with Rep. CMV write policy for the transportation committee focusing on increasing public transportation and energy conservation - Collaborated with Rep. CMV to write policy for the education committee on providing more opportunities for underprivileged students to study in wealthier school districts (Open-Choice) - Helped lead, and win, the campaign in town for Representative Cristin McCarthy-Vahey (CMV) - Worked with Rep. CMV write policy for the transportation committee focusing on increasing public transportation and energy conservation - Collaborated with Rep. CMV to write policy for the education committee on providing more opportunities for underprivileged students to study in wealthier school districts (Open-Choice)
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Education
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Emory University
Bachelor's degree, Environmental Science and History -
Emory University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Environmental Science -
Fairfield Warde High School
High School Diploma