Jillian Szymkiewicz

906 Bradley Avenue jszymkiewicz@mail.bradley.edu 5133 S. Natoma

Peoria, IL 61606 773-750-7244 Chicago, IL 60638

ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LICENSE

 Early Childhood Education, Expected May 2018

EDUCATION
Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Expected May 2018
English as a Second Language Endorsement
Early Childhood Special Education Approval
 Overall GPA: 3.7/4.0  Education GPA: 3.85/4.0
 Dean’s List 7 semesters

FIELD EXPERIENCE
Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Peoria, IL
Student Teacher, 1st Grade, January 2018- May 2018
 Individualized lesson plans to support the needs of every student
 Participated in parent-teacher conferences
St. Mark Catholic School, Peoria, IL
Novice Teacher, Preschool, February 2017- March 2017
 Created and taught 10 interactive lessons to small groups
 Strengthened reading skills of students individually
PALS Praise and Leadership School, Peoria, IL
Student Observer, Toddler room, April 2017
 Supported children in speaking and play skills
 Aided teachers in implementing art activities
Richwoods High School, Peoria, IL
Student Observer, 9th-12th grade ESL, September 2016- November 2016
 Developed supportive lessons to enhance English language acquisition
George W. Lieb School, Bridgeview, IL
Student Observer, 4th grade Special Education/ESL, January 2016
 Aided teacher to deliver specialized instruction to students
 Jillian Szymkiewicz
906 Bradley Avenue jszymkiewicz@mail.bradley.edu 5133 S. Natoma
Peoria, IL 61606 773-750-7244 Chicago, IL 60638

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Jump Start Gymnastics & Kids Activity Center, Peoria, IL
Gymnastics Instructor, January 2017- Present
 Teach children age 2-14 gymnastics and tumbling skills
 Increase physical and behavioral capabilities in children with special needs
 Plan and lead birthday parties, open gyms, and field trips

St. Daniel the Prophet School, Chicago, IL

Camp Counselor, June 2014-August 2016
 Supervised and planned daily activities for children ages 3 to 6
 Chaperoned and planned weekly field trips for whole camp
 Managed and trained co-counselors and volunteers

Bradley University, Peoria, IL

America Reads Tutor, September 2014- April 2016
 Developed supportive activities for students ages 5 to 13 in all subjects

ACTIVITIES
Bradley University Rock Climbing Club, August 2014- Present
 President, August 2017- Present
 Trip Advisor, August 2016- May 2017
Pi Lambda Theta Education Honor Society, April 2016- Present
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Service Sorority, August 2014- May 2017

SKILLS
 SMARTboard  American Red Cross: CPR/ First
 ELMO Aid
 Conversational Spanish