KIMBERLY RYSEMUS

For more contact information, please email at rysemus1@illinois.edu EDUCATION University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Education - Bachelor of Science in Special Education Expected Graduation: May 2013 GPA: 3.64

EXPERIENCE

Central High School Champaign, IL Practicum Student October 2011 December 2011 Cross-categorical, self-contained functional reading and math class Co-taught functional math class, following AGS Publishing: Life Skills Math Co-taught functional reading class, following Jamestown Signature Reading D Planned and taught the daily functional vocabulary lessons Created and taught instructional program on reading fluency, and telling time Maine-Niles Association for Special Recreation Morton Grove, IL Assistant Site Director/Program Leader-Summer /Winter Camp June 2010 January 2012 Managed and supervised 10-15 staff members on a daily basis Planned and facilitated daily art, game, adaptive sports, and social activities Facilitated a safe program through proper protocol and site inspections Adapted activities to fit the individual needs of each participant Controlled behaviors through proper CPI methods and personally developed behavior management strategies Program Assistant September 2008 Present Inclusion aid Managed supervised 10-15 staff members on a daily basis Planned and facilitated daily art, game, adaptive sports, and social activities Child Care Provider Evanston, IL Assistant to a 12 year old boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder August 2009 Present Communicated through simple, modified, sign language Supported child in eating, dressing, toileting, and administration of medications Supervised and assisted in physical activities, such as swimming

ACTIVITIES & HONORS

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL ACCESS Grant Fall 2011 Present Participated in a 2 day externship at Chicago Public Schools Completed a service-learning project Member of Phi Eta Sigma-Freshmen Honors Fraternity Spring 2010 Present Honors society for freshmen who earn above a 3.5 GPA Member of Best Buddies-College Buddy August 2009 December 2010 Participated in social events planned and organized by Best Buddies with assigned buddy Fulfilled all member expectations of Best Buddies, e.i. monthly updates, surveys CPR and CPI certified Medic First Aid certified Trained in wheelchair lifts, tie downs, and harnesses Proficient in Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Experienced in the use of medical support gear (i.e. braces, walkers, helmets, etc.)

SKILLS