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COM PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE STRATTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Champaign, Illinois Classroom Volunteer Assist students with a wide range of disabilities in completing classroom activities Provide individual attention to students in a large classroom setting Aid in classroom management and organization Contribute to ideas for teaching concepts to individual students NORTHWEST SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION Rolling Meadows, Illinois Camp Counselor July 2012 - Present Assist in leading, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, and hobbies. Provide care to a specific child with special needs for an extended period of time, as well as ensure safety. Assess physical adaptations necessary for a child to participate in an activity. Encourage behavior to children that is acceptable in a classroom, playroom, or outside setting. SCHAUMBURG HIGH SCHOOL Schaumburg, Illinois Adaptive Physical Education Program Participant August 2010 - June 2012 Provide adaptive physical education to students with multiple disabilities, such as Cerebral Palsy, cognitive delays, or other. Evaluate the motor needs of individual students to determine their need for adapted physical education instruction. Prepare lesson plans in accordance with the different/special abilities or needs of each student in the class. Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education. Partners Club Participant August 2010 - May 2012 Assist individuals with multiple challenges to complete activities out in the community Help create plans for future meetings and activities. Volunteer to run fundraiser event through 3E Love. Encourage interaction with students who have disabilities, and promote fun, engaging atmosphere with others. SHARE Volunteer August 2011 - January 2012 Help students in the multiple challenges room to follow specified instructions for educational activities. Encourage students to participate in class, and reward participation with enthusiasm and praise. Program phrases for nonverbal students to use in order to participate in the lesson. Document reports of volunteered time in the classroom with kids who have special needs. UPS FOR DOWNS Schaumburg, Illinois Waling Club Volunteer Work with/assist individuals who have Down's syndrome. Participate in physical activity with the special education partners in the mile walk. Create relationships with many individuals, both with and without Down's syndrome. EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS at Urbana-Champaign Pre-Special Education Program, May 2016 Member of the James Scholar Honors Program GPA 3.54 ADDITIONAL SKILLS Ability to use creativity and previous knowledge/experience to come up with individual plans. Organizational skills to complete an open portfolio of competing responsibilities. Interpersonal skills that allow building and maintaining relationships. Musical and artistic ability to be incorporated into lesson plans, or activities for individuals with special needs. Leadership skills to help guide students and individuals with special needs to learn a desired topic. Positive attitude used to enforce a welcoming atmosphere and encourage improvement and enthusiasm. Adaptability to changes that may need to be made in order to accommodate and individual. Passion & excellent work ethic in order to get any task done completely, well, and in a timely manner. June 2011 - July 2012 September 2012 - Present

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