EDWARD J.

WALSH
EDUCATION

1536 Revere Circle ~ Schaumburg, IL ~ eddiewalsh25@gmail.com~ 630.945.7252 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN Expected Graduation: May 2013
Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences in History Minor in Teacher Education in Secondary School Teaching Cumulative GPA: 3.54/4.0 April 2013 Present Memphis, TN

TEACHING TEACH FOR AMERICA EXPERIENCE Teacher Will engage in professional development and intensive training through a national teacher corps summer institute

CHAMPAIGN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL January 2013 Present Student Teacher Champaign, IL Taught World History, Ancient Civilizations, & Modern US History to students from various grade levels Operated within a student teaching pilot program through the University of Illinois Volunteer coached a newly formed multi-school water polo club AMERICA READS AMERICA COUNTS
Tutor Collaborated with general and special education teachers in various math, reading, science, and special needs junior high classrooms Nominated for the 2010-2011 Tutor of the Year Award August 2011 Present Champaign County, IL September 2009 May 2011 Champaign, IL

CLASSROOM OBSERVATION
Student Observer Observed and taught multiple history lessons in Tolono Junior High, Mahomet Seymour Junior High, and Champaign Central High LEADERSHIP

August 2009 Present Treasurer, Spring 2010 Spring 2012 Champaign, IL Alleviated an inherited negative team balance, acquired an Employer Identification Number through the IRS, created a small business account, and budgeted team funds President, Spring 2012 Spring 2013 Organized and led player recruitment, team meetings, practices, and tournaments Coordinated and communicated with the University of Illinois, Campus Recreation, and the Collegiate Water Polo Association on behalf of the team

ILLINI MENS WATER POLO CLUB

ILLINOIS PROMISE August 2009 June 2012 Mentor, August 2010 May 2012 Champaign, IL Guided two economically disadvantaged freshmen in adjusting to college BOCK POOL (SCHAUMBURG PARK DISTRICT) May 2008 August 2012 Lifeguard and Swim Instructor, May 2008 May 2010 Schaumburg, IL Pool Manager, May 2010 August 2012 Orchestrated weekly inservice meetings, pre-season training, staffing, swim lessons, and day-to-day supervision while communicating with patrons, staff, supervisors, and emergency medical service providers CAMPUS RECREATION (UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS) December 2010 Present Lifeguard and Swim Instructor, December 2010 Present Champaign, IL Masters Swim Team Coach, December 2011 December 2012 Improved swimming techniques in athletes from various skill backgrounds while tailoring swim workouts based on ability Deans List (Fall 09, Fall 10, Spring 11), Presidents Award Merit, Campus Merit Award, Academic Competitiveness Grant, Illinois Promise Award

HONORS