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sosoba2@illinois.edu (708) 446-1396 Campus Address: 204 E. Peabody Dr. Permanent Address: 16916 Robin Lane Champaign, IL 61820 Orland Park, IL 60467

Objective
To be accepted into the Special Education professional program at the University of Illinois

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Education Pre-Special Education Program GPA: 3.85/4.00

Graduation Date: May 2016

Carl Sandburg High School, Orland Park, Illinois Graduated May 2012 GPA: 4.47/4.00 Relevant Classes: High Honors and AP courses; Teaching Internship Class

Experience
Classroom Aide at Garden Hills Elementary October 2012-Current Conduct reading, writing, and math intervention programs with three students who have learning disabilities and assist with the specific disability of each student Assist students with intellectual and behavioral disabilities in completing schoolwork and maintaining a correct learning behavior One-on-Four Tutor at Carrie Busey Elementary October 2012-December 2012 Perform a reading and math intervention program under the supervision of a certified teacher for four students with learning disabilities Supervise and assist students working on Moby Math and Lexia Reading computer assisted learning programs Intern at Meadow Ridge Elementary School September 2011- December 2011 Assist students who have developmental and intellectual disabilities with classwork Supervise students with disabilities on adapted classwork Guest Speaker in EPS 202 Discussion January 16, 2013 Spoke about my experiences in EPS 202 which I took the previous semester and asked to discuss about how I was successful with the essays, presentations, and projects

Activities
Epsilon Delta: Professional Teaching Organization September 2012- Current Tutoring, guest presentations, and skill training Best Buddies: College Buddy September 2012- Current Partner with an adult that is deaf and has a behavioral and learning disability Attend events and have personal social interactions with my partner Best Buddies Awareness Committee September 2012- Current Plan events to bring awareness about Spread the Word to End the Word and people with disabilities Coordinate guest lecturers for campus presentations and review their personal experiences with different types of disabilities Special Olympics September 2012- Current Spread community awareness and gain support for the participants of the Special Games Attend events and raise funds for the Special Olympics

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Friendship Connections August 2009- May 2012 Partner with a student who has a disability and attend social events to interact and develop relationships with my partner and other members who have disabilities Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics Honors Society) August 2010- May 2012 Tutor students in algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus Mu Alpha Theta Executive Board Leader August 2011- May 2012 Lead meetings, organize clubs social activities, arrange philanthropy events First Class Leaders August 2010-May 2012 Mentor students in a freshman homeroom on various topics, including bullying, school spirit, gossip, and school routines Senior Leaders August 2010- May 2012 Lead a freshman gym class and interact with a younger group of students and give assistance in gym and with other school related problems

Honors and Awards

Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Scholarship April 2012 Carl Sandburg Academic Achievement Award 2010, 2011, 2012 Carl Sandburg Community Service Award 2010, 2011, 2012 AP and High Honors Scholar 2011, 2012 Carl Sandburg National Honor Society August 2010- May 2012

Work Experience
Wait Staff and Cook, Peace Memorial Assisted Living Home for people with physical, psychiatric, medical, and speech disabilities and brain injuries August 2010-Present Greet residents with disabilities and assist with meal preparation, seating and serving Train employees regarding serving techniques and company policies

Volunteer Work
Volunteer Youth Soccer Coach August 2012-Present Coach and train third and fourth grade boys soccer team Teach the rules and fundamental skills of the game Orland Park Recreation Community Service Committee: May 2010- May 2012 Special Needs Recreation Assist people with disabilities playing recreational sports St. Francis of Assisi Youth Group August 2010- May 2012 Mission Trip volunteer service at CASS Community Social Services in Detroit, Michigan o Interact with people at CASS who have physical, learning, and psychiatric disabilities o Communicate, play games, practice reading and writing, and do physical activities with the residents who have disabilities o Read to children living in an assisted living moms home and teach the children basic literary skills

References
Brenda Sanya PhD Student Graduate Teaching Assistant 1802 Orchard Place, Apt. C. Urbana, IL (978) 869- 2403

Brandon Rutherford Second Grade Teacher 2001 Garden Hills Champaign, IL 61821 rutherbr@champaignschools.com (217) 714- 3801

Sarah Callis Fifth Grade Teacher 10959 West 159th St. Orland Park, IL 60467 scallis@orland135.org (708) 364- 8428