Sarah Keating

Permanent Address: 1730 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60201| skeatin2@illinois.edu| (815)-3705598 Campus Address: 910 S. Third Street, 605 Bromley Hall

EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: College of Education
Bachelor of Arts Class Rank 37/538 Graduation: May 2011 Cumulative GPA: 4.00/4.00 Anticipated Graduation May 2015

Plainfield South High School

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY SERVICE

Youth Group Mission Trip
Worked with cognitively challenged adults at Duvall Home in Florida Led the residents in pool therapy Led activities focusing on motor skills and cognitive skills such as reading, puzzles, board games, and coloring Visited residents in their group homes 25-30 total hours with residents throughout trip July 2009

Peer Buddy Leader

2009-2010 school year Spent one lunch period per week with assigned student with special needs 15 hours total for first year 2010-2011 school year Met twice a month in the special education classrooms to talk and play games with special needs students I was responsible for supervising the activities of the peer buddies with their assigned student and also partaking in the activities 5 hours total for second year 2010-2011 school year

Leadership Training Program

Senior leader for special education gym class Responsible for small group instruction and assisting teacher Served as a positive role model Based on teacher recommendation and application process Met for one class period each day; 150 hours total

Special Olympics Basketball

Worked with special Olympics basketball team at my high school Helped to coach practices and games 5 hours total

Winter 2011

Classroom Volunteering - Niles North High School December 2011 - January 2012 Worked with students with intellectual disabilities in various subjects Helped with worksheets, reading, and math instruction Observed teacher and listened to her advice/explanations when pulled aside

30 hors total

Classroom Volunteering - Centennial High School October 2011 - January 2012 Worked with students with autism in a study hall Helped with homework and to organize workload Observed how the teacher controlled certain situations and behaviors 12 hours total Circle of Friends Adult Day Center Volunteer February 2013 - April 2013 Worked with customers with Alzheimer's and intellectual disabilities Played cards, board games, or made crafts Helped keep social skills & memory sharp Observed physical therapy remedies Assisted in leading whole group activities 30 hours total