Edward Blanco

(847)-845-0411 | ejblanc@ilstu.edu

Current Address: Permanent Address:

408 W Vernon, Apt 105 2226 Stratham Place
Normal, IL 61761 Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

EDUCATION
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
August 2017 – Present
Bachelor’s degree (in progress) in Special Education in Learning and Behavior
 Professional Educator license
Harper College, Palatine, IL
August 2015 – December 2016
Associate of Arts Degree in Special Education
 Major: Special Education – Specialist in Learning and Behavior

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Practicum August 2018-December 2018, Normal, IL
2 days a week Clinical Experience Resource/Instructional, Chiddix Junior High
 Created and instructed lesson plans for 8th grade Science, Math, and Reading
 Collected performance and behavior data
 Co-taught lessons with general education teachers as well as other Special Education professionals

America Reads/America Counts August 2017- Present

Federal Work Study Spanish Student Tutor/ Normal, IL
 Tutor to improve student achievement in Mathematics and assist students in mastering challenging mathematics in
a bilingual kindergarten and first grade class
 Spanish-based small groups working on motor skills and improving native language

Summer Teacher Education Partnership for Urban Preparation July 2018- August 2018
Four Week Fellowship For pre-service teachers/ Chicago, IL
 Self-contained, North Side Learning Center
 Lived in Albany Park, Chicago with a host family for 4 rigorous weeks while engaging and teaching in the
community
 Served as an intern at a community based organization- Cambodian Association of Illinois
 Engaged in deep reflection about urban teaching through seminars and workshops taught by Illinois State
University faculty/staff, Chicago Public Schools teachers and community activist.

Study Abroad- University of Taipei May 2018- June 2018

Student/Teacher in Taiwan Classrooms
 Engaged in local culture, language, and educational system
 Placed in University of Taipei’s lab school in the afternoon to observe, shadow, and teach.
 Participated in Service-learning in tribal villages on the east coast.

City Year Chicago January 2017 – June 2017

City Year Microsoft Team Americorps Member, Behavior Coordinator/ Chicago, IL
 Lead and executed mentorship and tutoring curriculum for ten 5 th grade students targeting behavior, attendance,
and course performance at Nicholson STEM Academy in the Englewood community
 Facilitated and organized events for students who have demonstrated improvement in behavior, attendance,
and academics
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Gigi’s Playhouse January 2016 – November 2016
Literacy Tutor/ Hoffman Estates
Tutored students with special needs by providing reading opportunities at their appropriate level
 Organized daily lesson plans to improve reading skills
 Assisted the staff by participating in board games to help students relieve stress
Best Buddies September 2012– May 2015
Vice President and Tutor/ Hoffman Estates
 Organized recreational activities such as softball, bowling, and soccer for special needs kids
 Assisted 25 students in academia with a focus in reading to achieve appropriate grade level.
ICompete September 2014- May 2015
Mentor/ Hoffman Estates High School
 Worked with 5 at-risk students in grades 3rd and 4th to develop more character and be more active
 Worked with students in small groups of 4 to 5 to help develop their basic reading and writing skills

SKILLS
 Adult and Pediatric CPR/ First Aid certified
 Professional written and oral proficiency in Spanish
 Curriculum development and lesson planning
 Interpretation skills and basic translation

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Member of the Phi Theta Kappa January 2016 – December 2016
 One Million Degrees Scholarship Recipient August 2015 – December 2016
 Excel Beyond 211 Dollars for Scholars January 2015 – Present