To Whom It May Concern:

My name is Alyssa Margulis and I am currently Studying Special Education at the University of
Illinois Champaign Urbana. I have a passion for education and for working with students with
disabilities. Attached you find a copy of my current resume. It reflects all of my current job and
field experience. One will notice diverse work experiences and volunteer services. I hope to find
a job that I can promote diversity and many activities with in the classroom.

Additional information including more references and more contact information is available
upon request.

Thank you,

Alyssa Margulis

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 Alyssa Margulis

Email Address:
Marguli2@illinois.edu

Career Objective
To pursue a career in the field of Special Education and to help promote passion and
diversity in the classroom.
Education

University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana Illinois Bachelor of Science, Major: Special

Education, June 2013, James B. Conant High School, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, graduated June
2009, National Honor Society

Required Experience Related to Career Objective

Volunteer. Central Park School, Midlothian, Illinois - ED/BD classroom. 2010

Responsibilities included helping ED students in all subjects, Nov. 2009- Jan. 2010,
66 hours total (Ms. Mcinhney, Special Ed. Teacher, 708-385-0045

Additional Experience Related to Career Objective

Volunteer, Circle Of Friends Adult Day Center,

609 West Washington Street, Champaign, IL 61820, 217- 359-7937

Videographer and volunteer University Of Illinois Men’s and Women’s

Wheel Chair Basketball Team. October 2009 –April 2010
Ongoing hours, Coach Mike Frogley, frogley@illinois.edu)

Volunteered KinderCare, Elk Grove Village Illinois Jan.2009-April 2009

Responsibilities included helping in the early childhood program
20 hours total (Ms. Judy Dalka, 847-895-1950)

Other Experience

Hanna Andersson, Schaumburg, Il June 2010-Present

Sales Associate

Helped families pick out fashionable and cute children’s clothing.

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Helped to make sure all technical online orders were done correctly
Assisted in many different visual activities such as stocking and inventory

Claire’s Boutique, The Icing, Schaumburg, Illinois May 2008- December 2010
Sales Associate/Assistant Manager

Assist guests on sales floor with purchases

Provide excellent customer service and receive positive feedback
Supervisory responsibilities include cash handling & balancing, opening & closing of store

Flatlander’s Restaurant & Brewery, Lincolnshire, Illinois October 2006- May 2008
Hostess

Provided excellent service and fostered guest satisfaction in fast-paced restaurant and bar
Answered phones, greeted guests, controlled reservations and seating

Honors
National Honor Society, 2007-2009, Spanish Honor Society 2006-2009
High School Political Committee President, 2008

Service in Community, University or College Organizations

Relay for life, Cancer Awareness, Team captain and organizer. 2009
Woodfield Area Children’s Organization. 2009

Special Interests and Abilities

Student Member of Illinois Education Association and National Education Association
Member 2010 Alpha Xi Delta- Philanthropy Committee Autism Speaks, 2010
Ritual chair, 2010-2011
October Lovers Club, 2009-Present, American Cancer Society
Interested in baking, reading, running

References

1. Mrs. Sunny McMurry, Professor, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Illinois,

Koerber@illinois.edu, 217-493-5982

2. Ms. Ashley Mcinery, Special Education Teacher – Central Park Elementary School,
Midlothian, Illinois, 708-385-0045

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3. Mrs. Susan J. Boyd, M.S., Special Education –Mentor, 708-699-4451