Kristen E.

Ottesen
991 S. Cedar St / Palatine, IL 60067
Cell: (847) 989-5259
Home: (847) 358-3761
98kristeno@gmail.com
Objective:
To obtain a job with an established school district as a Special Education Teacher, promoting quality education through constant support and dedication in a self-
contained special education classroom.
Education:
William Fremd High School, Palatine, IL
Anticipated graduation date is May 23, 2017
GPA = 2.98/4.0
Relevant Courses:
Spanish (3 years)
Secondary Education Internship (2 years)
Earth Science
Psychology
Work Experience:
Inclusion Aid - NWSRA (Northwest Special Recreation Association)
February 2016 Present
Act as an advocate for participants, provide disability awareness information, and emphasize the individual's abilities and similarities while de-emphasizing the
differences; attend to the participants personal care including toileting, feeding and changing; communicate with participants during the program in verbal and/or
non-verbal manner
Nanny
August 2015 Present
Regularly watch 2 boys; drive to various activities multiple times a day; last minute babysitting for surgeon mom; light household chores
C.A.R.E Staff, Palatine Park District Frank C. Whitely Elementary School
August 2014 January 2016
Supervise and interact with students during after school hours; greet students and parents upon arriving and leaving the site; demonstrate the ability to understand
and give attention to participants needs
Pool Attendant, Palatine Park District Birchwood Pool
June 2014 September 2014
Responsible for keeping facilities clean; ability to perform vigorous cleaning duties; interact with children and adults daily
Swim Lessons Instructor
June 2014 Present
Instruct both children and adults in swimming safety and skills; interact with children and adults daily; attend to the different needs of a variety of kids
Tae-Kwon-Do Instructor
November 2012 Present
Instruct different ages of kids and adults through martial arts classes; instruct special needs class of approximately 8 kids with varying disabilities (both behavioral and
mental)
Activity Involvement:
Service Over Self Club Member Freshman and Sophomore year
Girls Bowling Team Freshman and Sophomore year
Football Manager Sophomore Year

Volunteering:
Palatine Street Fest Volunteer
2006 Present
President of Just Hang It Up
2015 Present
Palatine Peer Jury Member
2012 2017
Honors/Awards
Honor Roll
2013-2014 School Year, 2014-2015 School Year
Given to students that achieve an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher
Specialized Skills:
Educational iPad Applications (1:1)
SMART Board Applications
CPR Certified
Working with children with special needs ranging from severe to moderate