Morgan McGilliard

Mjmcgi1@ilstu.edu
630-247-2996

Current Address: Permanent Address:

111 E. Willow Street 3344 Lapp Lane
Normal, IL 61761 Naperville, IL 60564

Education Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education, [Graduation: 12/2019]
Professional Educator License
Endorsements: Learning Behavior Specialist 1 Birth-21
GPA: 3.61/4.0; Dean’s List: Fall 2017, Spring 2018

Teaching Practicum Experience (2 days a week clinical experience):

Experience Emotional Behavioral Disorders, low academic, low behavior, Hammit Junior Senior high school,
Normal, IL (August- December 2018)
Hammit Junior Senior high school: Grades 6-12
 Collaborated with cooperating teacher and paraprofessional to provide ample instruction and
support
 Created and taught lessons in multiple subject areas for students with academic, behavioral, and
emotional needs
 Created behavior management systems and associated reinforcement schedule
 Collected extensive behavior and performance data
 Learned love and logic skills and gained experience in de-escalating student behaviors
 Assisted in co-taught lessons with special education teacher and paraprofessional

Relevant Nanny (May-August 2018, 2017, 2014, 2013, 2012)

Experience Naperville, IL
 Acted as a care taker for a boy with autism (2018)
 Responsible for the safety, discipline, and personal care of two children (2012, 2013, 2014, 2017)
 Accountable for creating a safe, structured, and caring environment
 Maintained calendar of appointments and created detailed itineraries
One-to-one 2nd grade tutor (September- December 2017)
Oakland Elementary, Bloomington IL
 Worked with a 2nd grade student with ADHD
 Explained complex concepts using easy to understand terms
 Developed action plans based on students’ and educators’ academic goals
 Communicated with teachers to update them on student progress
 Analyzed student comprehension and prepared goals
 Created lesson plans two days a week
 Executed skills in classroom learned from college courses

Organizations/ Chi Omega National Fraternity

Activities 9/2015-Present
 Collaborated with fellow members to raise over $53,000 for the Make A Wish Foundation in
the years 2017 and 2018
 Volunteered with local groups in Bloomington Normal (e.g. Baby Fold)

Students Supporting Students with Intellectual Disabilities (SSID)

2016-Present
 Volunteered with local groups in Bloomington Normal to support students with disabilities

Leadership Dean’s List, Illinois State University (Fall 2017, Spring 2018)
Honors The Order of the Owl Outstanding scholastic achievement (Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring
Awards 2018)
Morgan McGilliard
Mjmcgi1@ilstu.edu
630-247-2996