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Elizabeth Curtin

elizabeth.curtin7@gmail.com Home (815) 469-0965 Cellular (708) 567-7208 Permanent Address 8582 Huckins Drive Frankfort, Illinois 60423 Education Bachelor of Science in Special Education University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign GPA: 3.97 Bronze Tablet (top 3% of graduating class) James Scholar Certification Learning Behavior Specialist I (Type 10 Initial)-Expected Current Address 308 E. Armory Ave Champaign, Illinois 61820

May 2013

May 2013

Student Teaching Carrie Busey Elementary School Champaign, Illinois Student Teacher January 2013-Present Develop and coordinate a group-wide behavior management program focusing on non-compliant behavior Implement reading and math intervention groups for 3rd and 5th grade students with intellectual and learning disabilities Differentiate and individualize curriculum through co-teaching a 5th grade writing class Early Field Experience Champaign Central High School Champaign, Illinois Practicum Teacher August 2012-December 2012 Promoted functional life skill development through community-based instruction for students with disabilities Conducted a functional behavior assessment and created an individualized intervention plan Created an individualized transition plan for a students future employment, education, and community goals Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School Mahomet, Illinois Practicum Teacher January 2012-May 2012 Developed a longitudinal functional life skills curriculum for a student with severe disabilities Assessed present levels of performance for a student in order to develop academic literacy goals Researched and critiqued a commercialized reading program Bottenfield Elementary School Champaign, Illinois Practicum Teacher August 2011-December 2011 Conducted multiple ecological inventories in order to identify opportunities for inclusive and effective instruction Gained an understanding of various behavior techniques, instructional methodologies, and data collection systems Administered differentiated instruction to stimulate development during a reading boost and social skills group Washington Early Childhood Center Champaign, Illinois Volunteer January 2011-May 2011 Identified instructional needs and goals for three students with disabilities Facilitated the use of a Picture Exchange Communication System for one student with autism

Related Experience Best Buddies Champaign, Illinois College Buddy October 2009 - Present Facilitate friendship circles between individuals with special needs and University of Illinois students Interact with and aid members with intellectual disabilities and attend group-related and individual activities Volunteer Illini Projects Champaign, Illinois Tutoring Director October 2009-December 2010 Aided students in expanding academic skills in core content areas Mentored young students in an attempt to provide developmental assistance academically and socially

Leadership Alpha Phi Sorority Champaign, Illinois Vice President of Membership Recruitment January 2012-December 2012 Designed and conducted a recruitment program which promotes Alpha Phi Sorority to prospective members Oversaw events of Alpha Phi Sorority by collaborating with other executive board members Alpha Phi Sorority Champaign, Illinois Director of Risk Management November 2010-December 2011 Managed safety and well-being components of Alpha Phi Sorority relating to social events and programs Provided informational workshops to university students in support of risk topics ranging from eating disorders to suicide and depression Volunteer Illini Projects Champaign, Illinois Vice Chair December 2010 December 2011 Orchestrated meetings for Volunteer Illini Projects Board of Directors Coordinated between directors and agencies to promote volunteering and service in the community Impact Conference Deland, Florida Attendee March 2011 Developed vital group management skills at a weekend-long national leadership conference Exchanged ideas and experiences and gained insight through interactions with leaders from schools nationwide Leadership Conference Allerton, Illinois Attendee January 2011 Developed my leadership skills at a week-long leadership retreat Acquired necessary skills to improve the University of Illinois and Champaign-Urbana community

Professional Experience Chicago International Trucks Joliet, Illinois Intern May 2011-August 2012 Developed and implemented marketing programs for various professional events and fundraisers Cultivated inter-community relationships Gained vital skills in professionalism References References available upon request

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