ALYSSIA N.

VAN DUCH
4509 Opal Drive Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 (312) 437-3749 Email: avanduc2@illinois.edu

EDUCATIONAL VISION
As a special education teacher, my mission is to serve in a district in which compassion, cooperation, problem solving, and learning are a key part of the environment. I believe in the importance of maintaining strong, positive relationships with staff, students, parents, and the community. I am committed to providing the best education possible for all children with special needs.

EDUCATION
University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, IL Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education, Endorsement in Spanish Expected Graduation May 2015 3.9 GPA William Fremd High School Palatine, IL Graduated June 2011 4.45 GPA

EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher at Dr. Howard Elementary School Champaign School District 4, Champaign, IL October 2013-December 2013 Served as a student teacher creating and implementing lessons with children with emotional and behavioral disorders grades K-5. Created and implemented weekly lesson plans Lead small group instruction Developed and implemented two instructional programs; one on fluency and one on number recognition 1-20 Designed a managing the learning environment project and implemented it in the classroom that focused on managing disruptive behaviors and redirecting them After School Day Care Volunteer at Prairie Elementary School Urbana School District 116, Urbana, IL October 2012-May 2013 Served as a volunteer interacting and participating in games and activities with elementary children grades K-5. Created a project where the students could make a flower using their hands, teaching children small hand motor skills and dexterity Lead group activities involving gym games Helped students complete and understand their homework Played games and made crafts with students Children with Special Needs Summer Camp Counselor Northwest Special Recreation Association, Rolling Meadows, IL June 2012-Present Lead a group of children with special needs in leisure opportunities that allow for performance at their highest level of ability. Spent time with children through engaging them in a variety of fitness activities from playing ball to other childhood favorites Worked with students on gross motor skills, following directions and socialization Adapted games to ensure my campers would achieve success in the program

Teacher Intern

Community Consolidated School District 15, Palatine, IL September 2010-June 2011; May 2012-June 2012 Under the direction of a classroom teacher, I helped instruct fourth grade students and special education students. Created and taught lesson plans Created bulletin boards and other visual products Helped students one on one with homework, essays, and tests Graded papers Intern Teacher Champaign Unit 4 School, Champaign, IL August 2011-December 2011 Worked with special needs students in grades 6-8 in the classroom setting, helping them with their schoolwork and extracurricular activities. Created worksheets for students Assisted students with their classwork in the areas of math, reading, and writing Interacted in large motor play with students during recess and gym time Helped students learn proper hygiene through grooming habits such as brushing their hair and teeth, and putting on deodorant Summer Camp Counselor Lifetime Fitness, Schaumburg, IL June 2011-August 2011 Served as a camp leader working with children ages 4-12 in summer enrichment activities and crafts. Played stimulating games, made crafts, monitored swimming activities, and participated in fieldtrips to sites across Northern Illinois Provided leadership, direction, discipline and council of camp children Special Olympics Coach NWSRA, Rolling Meadows, IL 2009-2011 Worked with special needs children in a gymnastics setting, helping them master all the skills needed for their routines. Helped students create their individual apparatus routines Encouraged positive self-development Kept the students focused and on task Kids in Action Coach Barrington, IL 2003-2010 Worked with special needs children aged 5-15 in performing gymnastics skills. Helped children interact with their peers Encouraged the children to work independently without the assistance of a coach Worked with gymnasts on perfecting their skills and learning new tricks Camp Counselor for Children with Special Needs NWSRA, Rolling Meadows, IL Summer 2008 Worked with severely multiple handicapped children. Assisted the children in water activity play in the Palatine Aquatic Center pool Took care of the children and made sure their needs were properly filled

PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS

James Scholar, University of Illinois Studied Abroad in Granada, Spain Summer 2013 Academic Chair for Alpha Xi Delta Sorority-Kappa Chapter Spring 2013-Fall 2013 Participated in Best Buddies Fall 2012-Spring 2013 Participated in the 2012 Champaign-Urbana Autism Network Autism Walk, which raised community awareness of autism Fremd High School, High Honor Roll Grades 9-12 Fremd High School, National Honors Society Fremd High School Varsity Gymnastics Athlete, Grades 9-12, three years state champions, state individual qualifier for 3 years NWSRA, Special Olympics Summer Games 2010 & 2011 Coach Fremd High School Viking Pride Award

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
NWSRA, Northwest Special Recreation Association

REFRERENCES
David Tokarz Teaching Assistant, Communications 111 & 112 1203 W. Oregon St. Champaign, IL 61820 Michelle Miller Special Education Teacher 100 N. Harrison St. Palatine, IL 60067 847-963-5522 millerm2@ccsd15.net Dana Kroeger Program Specialist NWSRA 3000 Central Rd. Suite 205 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 847-392-2848 Ext. 239 dkroeger@nwsra.org

217-333-2683 tokarz2@illinois.edu