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Oak Park, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Ensure student life encompasses a positive and engaged campus community, personalized mentoring for every student, assistance with independent work, and comprehensive social and emotional programsDay-to-day:- Create and oversee all student spaces beyond the classroom by creating the annual Student Programming Plan, facilitating student events (clubs, field.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• At UIC, I am the Academic Program Coordinator for a pre-baccalaureate certificate for students with intellectual disabilities.45% Managerial/Administrative:
• Manage day-to-day program operations to graduate first three cohorts of students and maintain alignment with $2.5 million federal grant requirements
• Spearhead person-centered planning process revision to a 2 year cycle that enhanced instructional coherence and student ability to self-monitor goals
• Led weekly… Show more At UIC, I am the Academic Program Coordinator for a pre-baccalaureate certificate for students with intellectual disabilities.45% Managerial/Administrative:
• Led weekly meetings to collaboratively evolve project strategy and monitor progress toward goal attainment
• Oversaw 6 undergraduate students in student-worker roles or fieldwork course roles

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Developed and delivered accessible, standards-aligned high school English Language Arts curriculum for self-contained and co-taught courses resulting in students’ writing scores, growing, on average 3-grade levels in 1.
• Led three staff professional developments to all school faculty and staff on how to integrate disability studies into teaching, clarify terminology, and ensure adherence to students’ IEPs and 504 plans.
• Designed materials and guided 30 students on career… Show more
• Designed materials and guided 30 students on career exploration and college admissions, with a focus on those receiving SAT accommodations and exploring alternative post-secondary options.
• Co-taught Life Skills and Transition course for students with disabilities, taking 12 students to 2 transition fairs and 3 trips for real-world work experiences
• Implemented and did capacity building with various educational technology and assistive technologies daily (Google Workspace, Nearpod, EdPuzzle, PearDeck, Hapara, Formative, IXL) Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• I worked at Athletico Physical Therapy as a rehabilitation aide during the summer down-seasons from teaching/program managing to learn more about perspectives of disability through the medical model and to assess.
• Safeguard, motivate, and teach patients practicing exercises and functional activities according to their treatment plan under the direction of physical therapists
• Train new rehabilitation… Show more I worked at Athletico Physical Therapy as a rehabilitation aide during the summer down-seasons from teaching/program managing to learn more about perspectives of disability through.
• Train new rehabilitation aides and create resources and systems to support their efficient onboarding
• Assist office coordinator in patient and physician communications and developing systems to increase office efficiency
• Create a friendly, community-centered clinic floor to develop patients’ and employees’ sense of belonging Show less

Chicago, Illinois

• Managed professional development for school leaders and volunteers at 100+ northern Illinois schools, fostering social inclusion for students with intellectual disabilities and their peers
• Utilized data analytics, networking, and strategic planning to recruit and manage new adult and student stakeholders across northern Illinois, expanding Best Buddies’ community reach by.Developed national training.
• Utilized data analytics, networking, and strategic planning to recruit and manage new adult and student stakeholders across northern Illinois, expanding Best Buddies’ community reach by.Developed national training.
• Founded and led a national team of 15 program managers to strategically remove programmatic barriers for marginalized communities including the development of an elementary school social-emotional learning curriculum.

Hillside, IL

• Develop and execute marketing strategies, including curating a quarterly magazine reaching an extensive audience of 9,500 individuals.
• Successfully transitioned a traditional newspaper publication into an engaging magazine format, fostering accessibility for a greater diversity of learners and attracting a multi-generational readership. Notably, over.
• Successfully transitioned a traditional newspaper publication into an engaging magazine format, fostering accessibility for a greater diversity of learners and attracting a multi-generational readership. Notably, over.
• Curate and produce accessible content across various communication platforms on a daily basis, utilizing event attendance, interviews, research, photography, and video production to deliver engaging and inclusive.

Grapeland, Texas

• Photograph and film campers during camp activities, edit and distribute to parents each night
• Train and supervise lifeguards while maintaining a safe swimming environment
• Support, encourage, and mentor younger staff members and campers in faith and leadership
• Set-up and operate high ropes course elements including a Climbing wall, Zip-Line, Leap of Faith, Cargo Net, Bosun's Chair, Tarzan Bridge, and more

River Forest, Illinois, United States

• Early Childhood Education Center
• Aided lead teachers in carrying out their lesson plan by working individually or with small groups of students
• Proactively problem-solved to ensure safety and health by preparing snacks and activities and cleaning and disinfecting tables, toys, and supplies

Skokie, Illinois

• Facilitate relationship management with hospitals and research organizations through daily organization and optimization of task management and Memorandums of Understanding in Salesforce
• Create quarterly marketing materials through film and print media
• Aid in planning and organization of annual meeting for 200+ people
• Prepare introductory pages of grant proposals on a weekly basis

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Special Education, 4.0

Certificate in Assistive Technology (concentration: AT for Learning) anticipated December 2024. As part of my certificate, through.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Special Education And Teaching, 4.0 (Summa Cum Laude)

Included a 1700-hour residency followed by a year-long 1:1 reading intervention using the science of reading with an adult pre-reader with.

Bachelor’S Degree, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, 3.91 (Summa Cum Laude)

Activities and Societies: On-Campus: Spiritual Life (Founder of Outdoor Ministry, Young Life College participant, Ministry to Chicago.

Bachelor’S Degree, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Stage Manager for Theater Department (Technical Theatre Student of the Year), Photographer and Event Planner for.