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EDUCATION
University Of Illinois- Urbana Champaign
Bachelor of Science: Special Education, Learning and Behavior Specialist (LBS 1)
License: Illinois Special Teaching Certification (k-21), Type 10 Initial
GPA: 4.0/4.0
June
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Stratton Elementary School
Champaign, IL
Cross-Categorical classroom, Kindergarten, first, and second grade
January 2016-May 2016
Plan and deliver instruction in academic areas as well as functional life skills to students
with Down syndrome, Autism Spectrum disorder, and multiple disabilities
Facilitate learning in the general education classroom and in a pull-out resource setting
Implement evidence based applied behavior analysis instructional methods of discrete trial
training, pivotal response training, and teaching functional routines through the STAR
program
Central High School
Champaign, IL
Self-contained, high school, practicum
August 2015-December 2015
Created and instructed lessons and assessments for a functional math class
Taught reading skills one-on-one tailored to six individual students abilities and needs
Planned ACT and college vocabulary instruction in a college preparation course
Modified general education world history materials to create and lead lessons in a selfcontained world history class
Co-taught a work training class that prepares and assists students for jobs in the
community
Urbana Middle School
Urbana, IL
Co-taught seventh grade and resource classrooms, practicum
January 2015-May 2015
Administered and oversaw curriculum based measurement using AIMSweb progress
monitoring
Collaborated with general education teachers in order to deliver instruction and services to
a diverse group of learners
Developed and implemented individualized instructional programs to teach mathematics
Sangamon Elementary School
Mahomet, IL
Reading Intervention, Pull-out setting, 1st-2nd grade, practicum
September 2014-December 2014
Instructed students using the Fountas & Pinnell leveled book system
Maintained running record data of student progress within a Response to Intervention
framework
Developed and carried out instructional programs to teach sight word and CVC word
recognition
Created an individualized behavior plan for appropriate hallway behavior
Active Member
Participate in philanthropic events, raising money for the Elizabeth Glazer Pediatrics Aids
Foundations and Sharsheret Breast Cancer Support Group
SKILLS
Assistive and Adaptive Communication: Experience with PECS, Boardmaker, Adaptive
computers and keyboards, Type-to-Talk devices, VOCAs (Voice Output Communication Aids), iPad
applications, Dynavox communication device, choice boards, step-by-steps
Technology: Proficient with iPad, SMART boards, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Weebly
Languages: American Sign Language (beginner)
Certifications: First Aid and CPR/AED certified
Meghan Miller
LBS1 Student Teacher Supervisor
Email: mmkenned@illinois.edu
Phone: 217-712-7186
Jamie Lake
Assistant Director, JCC Camp Chi
Email: jlake@gojcc.org
Phone: 847-763-3565