Cristina Salvador

2651 N. Mozart St. Apt 2S Chicago, IL 60647 Phone: 630.220.9294 E-Mail: salvador.tina@gmail.com
PLACEMENT PREFERENCE Seeking a special education language arts high school position, available for co-taught courses as well Endorsed in K-12 Special Education EDUCATION__________________________________________________________________________________________ Masters of Urban Education Anticipated June 2013 National Louis University, Chicago, IL Master of Arts in Special Education May 2012 Lewis University, Romeoville, IL Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Major in Education (uncertified) May 2010 Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO CREDENTIALS_________________________________________________________________________________________ Illinois LBS1 Certificate K-12, Type 10 Issued July 2012 TEACHING EXPERIENCE________________________________________________________________________________ AUSL Resident Teacher Wendell Phillips Academy High School, Chicago, IL August 2012- present Receiving training under the supervision of a mentor special education teacher around AUSL signature strategies Differentiating instruction for 3 different reading groups, with 7 reading levels in one classroom Integrating a challenge based learning unit on gang violence focusing on writing, grammar, and reading standards Incorporating use of Promethean clickers and other interactive technologies for student engagement and data collection Full takeover experiences on a regular basis with the exception of training days Training and practicing protocol for IEP paperwork including annual review and 3 year re-evaluation process Participating in both English and special education departmental meetings Serving as an advisor for Brains and Beauty Mentoring Girls Club Student Teacher P.R.I.D.E. Alternative School, Oak Lawn, IL March- May 2012 Differentiated instruction in all elementary subject areas for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades within 1 classroom Collaborated with social worker for implementation of token system to progress monitor behavior goals Established effective classroom management utilizing the school level system for inappropriate behavior Worked on positive behavior intervention and supports development committee Argo Community High School, Summit, IL January 2012- March 2012 Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team within A.E.R.O special education cooperative for 9 th-12th grades, including group social work and speech Lead four reading and math groups during academic centers Monitored daily progress of individual academic goals using Excel spreadsheets of benchmarked I.E.P. goals and Aimsweb reading probes Lead centers to monitor vocational goals of all students within a Functional Academic Learning Program (F.A.L.P) classroom Integrated assistive technology including SMART board, augmentative communication devices, and Alpha Smart writing tools Created units and provided differentiated instruction for 3 levels of modified science and health curriculum Participated in community based instruction and planning Clinical Student Lemont High School, Lemont, IL Fall Semester 2011 Taught 10 block lessons in 9th-10th grade self-contained cultural geography incorporating Prezi technology Assisted in resource room and co-taught integrated science Participated in professional learning community meetings Walsh Elementary, Summit, IL Spring Semester 2011 Taught lessons in math and reading for 1st-2nd grade resource classroom Lead push-in services for general education social studies Maintained progress monitoring records for reading goals using Aims Web probes

Cristina Salvador
2651 N. Mozart St. Apt 2S Chicago, IL 60647 Phone: 630.220.9294 E-Mail: salvador.tina@gmail.com
Utilized Wilson Reading Program for phonics instruction RELATED TEACHING EXPERIENCE_______________________________________________________________________ Service Learning Volunteer May 2011 San Miguel School Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL Participated in sustained silent reading program and taught poetry lesson Volunteer Teacher for Childrens Liturgy of the Word Summer 2010 St. Clement Church, Chicago, IL Lead weekly scripture lessons with elementary students Student Volunteer 2005-2009 Micah House Program at Sherman Elementary, St. Louis, MO Tutored and mentored students for 3 hours a week for 2.5 years, totaling over 300 service hours Lead small group reading and math lessons for 1st -5th graders Ready Readers Volunteer 2007-2008 Sherman Elementary, St. Louis, MO Lead weekly read- alouds with kindergarten class Corps Member August 2005-May 2006 Americorps- Jumpstart, St. Louis, MO Tutored preschool children in pre-literacy skills and at learning centers Formed and maintained positive relationships with students parents Participated in classroom assistance time WORK EXPERIENCE _____________________________________________________________________________________ Pharmacy Technician August 2010-December 2012 Heartland Pharmacy of Illinois, Woodridge, IL Promoted from Fill Technician to Phone Technician in July 2011 Collaborate with pharmacists for stat deliveries, drop ships, and control scripts Provide customer service, communicating with nursing homes and addressing any problems Administrative Assistant September 2009- June 2011 Physicians Prompt Care Centers, Tinley Park, IL Managed patient registration and discharge paperwork; processed billing and sales Student Worker/ Building Supervisor January 2007-May 2009 SLU Simon Recreation Center, St. Louis, MO Promoted to Building Supervisor in May 2008 Resolved conflicts and complaints; processed membership and class sales; oversaw all other departments Paraprofessional Leader May 2008-July 2008 SLU Department of Undergraduate Initiatives, St. Louis, MO Facilitated freshmen orientation with a team of peer leaders; addressed parent/student concerns Resident Assistant August 2007-May 2008 SLU Department of Housing and Residence Life, St. Louis, MO Monitored the safety and well-being of 80 residents as a peer educator and mentor Developed and facilitated programs to address the needs of upperclassmen residents AWARDS_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Presenter, CPS 2013 Technology Talks February 2013 Selected to lead a workshop on incorporating technology in the classroom Recipient, Micah House Senior Leadership Award May 2009 Given to seniors who have distinguished themselves as leaders in long-term service projects among the poor Recipient, Katherine W. Humphrey Diversity Award November 2008 Presented to students who demonstrate exceptional scholarship, service, and leadership while promoting cultural awareness

REFERENCES___________________________________________________________________________________________ Ronnie Bates, Mentor Teacher ronniebates03@gmail.com

Cristina Salvador
2651 N. Mozart St. Apt 2S Chicago, IL 60647 Phone: 630.220.9294 E-Mail: salvador.tina@gmail.com
Kendrick Johnson, Mentor-Resident Coach kendrick.johnson10@gmail.com