Salena K.

Crosby
5009 W. Agatite Chicago, Illinois 60630 (773) 578.5160 salena.crosby@gmail.com
Seeking an elementary or special education teaching position to provide academic instruction and social interaction in a positive learning environment. National Louis University Chicago, Illinois M.Ed., Major: Urban Education Endorsement: Middle Level Education Hope College - Holland, Michigan B.A., Major: Learning Disabilities Minor: Psychology CERTIFICATION Illinois Elementary Provisional Certificate Endorsements: All subjects K-9th grade (self-contained) Learning Behavior Specialist I June 2013 GPA: 4.0/4.0 May 2012 GPA: 3.92/4.0 June 2012

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE EDUCATION

Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate June 2012 Endorsements: All subjects K-5th grade (K-8th grade self-contained) Learning Disabilities K-12th grade (SM)

EDUCATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Hope College Deans List (8 semesters); Summa Cum Laude Recipient of Hope Colleges Covenant Scholarship, full scholarship for eight semesters

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
Special Education Teacher Academy of Urban School Leadership Chicago, IL July 2012-Present Primary (K-3rd grade) self-contained special education teacher at Tarkington School of Excellence. Managed a caseload of ten students with varying ranges of Specific Learning Disabilities, Emotional and Behavior Disorders, and Autism. Led guided reading and writing, SLANT Word Study, and interactive math. Conducted IEP meetings, worked closely with a predominately ELL population, and provided push-in support to five home rooms for science and social studies. Macatawa Bay Middle School - Holland, Michigan Spring 2012 Acted as an 8th grade resource teacher for a caseload of nine students with varying ranges of Learning Disabilities. Led resource math and academic support, as well as team taught extended math, pre-algebra, and humanities. Attended initial IEP meetings, re-evaluations, Manifestation Determinations, and monthly School Improvement meetings.

Student Teacher

Crosby, page 2 Student Teacher Woodside Elementary School - Holland, Michigan Fall 2011 Acted as lead teacher for sixty kindergarten students, including three students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, two students with Other Health Impairments, and a student with an Emotional Impairment. Wrote daily lesson plans and weekly newsletters, participated in students specials, and attended professional development meetings. Creekside Middle School - Zeeland, Michigan Spring 2011 Taught 7th and 8th grade students with learning disabilities, emotional impairments, and hearing impairments in a resource room. The main academic focus centered on Language Arts and Mathematics. Woodside Elementary School - Holland, Michigan Spring 2011 Worked with kindergarten students during daily center time, taught math lessons, read daily books, and participated in students' specials. Creekside Middle School Zeeland, Michigan Fall 2010 th th Provided academic support for 7 and 8 grade students with learning disabilities, emotional impairments, and hearing impairments in a resource room. New Groningen Elementary Zeeland, Michigan Fall 2010 th Developed multiple literacy lessons for 5 grade students. Waukazoo Elementary Holland, Michigan May 2010 Coordinated daily small group activities for kindergarten students. Maplewood Early Childhood Center Holland, Michigan Spring 2010 Promoted speech and language skills in an early childhood special education classroom. Woodside Elementary Holland, Michigan Fall 2009 Completed Informal Reading Inventories and DIBELS tests to find 2nd grade students strengths and weaknesses.

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WORK EXPERIENCE
Student Researcher Hope College Frost Research Ctr Holland, MI Student Caller Sept 2010-Sept 2011 Call potential participants to complete surveys impacting book publishers, health care providers, and many other interests. Sept 2009-Sept 2010

Hope College Admissions Office Holland, MI

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Shared personal college experiences with high school juniors and seniors from across the country.

Logan Square Neighborhood Association Chicago, IL Summer 2009 Organized a variety of educational lessons and field trips for disadvantaged, inner-city students grades K-3.

COLLEGE INVOLVEMENT
Breakfast with Baby Psi Chi ASCD CEC Hope United for Justice InterVarsity Nykerk 12 Song Phelps Scholars (Serving meals to local families in need) (The International Honors Society in Psychology) (Council for Exceptional Children) Fall 2011-Spr 2012 Fall 2010-Spr 2012 Fall 2010-Spr 2012 Fall 2010-Spr 2012 Fall 2008-Spr 2010 Fall 2008-Spr 2009

(Assn. of Supervision and Curriculum Development) Fall 2010-Spr 2012

Special Education Ministries (Working with special needs adults in community) (Christian fellowship and Bible study) (Organization that addresses multiculturalism)

(Organization that focuses on equality for all people) Fall 2010-Spr 2012 (Annual event involving 50 hours of practice and competition) Fall 2009