Educational Philosophy
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"As a Special Education teacher, I believe in an individualized education in the least restrictive environment is top priority and meeting the needs of every student in every way possible in and out of the classroom. My job as an educator is to provide the best individualized, culturally relevant curriculum that embodies the need of every child, and incorporates their interests and background using my energetic, caring, loving passion of teaching and the best theories and practices."
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Background Information
- Graduated from Morris Community High school in 2018
- Graduated from Illinois State University in May 2022 with a LBS 1 Degree
- Currently employed at Morris Community High School as a Special Education Teacher
- Currently the Class of 2026 sponsor and the Morris Cheerleading Volunteer Coach
On Campus Volunteer Opportunities:
- Member of Deaf Redbirds
- Member of ISU Special Olympics
- Participated in Polar Plunge for 3 years
- Volunteered at Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament in Peoria December 2019
- Apart of the Connect Team for Cru Student Ministry
Employment Information
- Teacher's assistant in an EC-DK classroom, 5th grade resource class, and self- contained junior high classroom for Grundy Area Vocational Center
- Teacher's assistant and one-on-one aide in an ESY special needs class for two years, ranging from cross categorical to self-contained autism classroom
- Summer Day Camp Counselor at the YMCA for 4 years
- EC/DK Teacher for the Grundy County Co-op for the 2023 Summer Program
- Morris Community High School as a Special Education Teacher (currently)
- Graduated from Illinois State University in May 2022 with a LBS 1 Degree
- Currently employed at Morris Community High School as a Special Education Teacher
- Currently the Class of 2026 sponsor and the Morris Cheerleading Volunteer Coach
On Campus Volunteer Opportunities:
- Member of Deaf Redbirds
- Member of ISU Special Olympics
- Participated in Polar Plunge for 3 years
- Volunteered at Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament in Peoria December 2019
- Apart of the Connect Team for Cru Student Ministry
Employment Information
- Teacher's assistant in an EC-DK classroom, 5th grade resource class, and self- contained junior high classroom for Grundy Area Vocational Center
- Teacher's assistant and one-on-one aide in an ESY special needs class for two years, ranging from cross categorical to self-contained autism classroom
- Summer Day Camp Counselor at the YMCA for 4 years
- EC/DK Teacher for the Grundy County Co-op for the 2023 Summer Program
- Morris Community High School as a Special Education Teacher (currently)
Clinical Experiences
Practicum (Spring 2021) - Due to COVID, my practicum experience was over zoom with one student twice a week.
Field-Base Location (Fall 2021): Minooka Community High School at the Central Campus; instructed in two sections of a self-contained English 4 class with 12th grade students with high incident disabilities, developing lesson plans for face-to-face instruction.
Field-Base Location (Fall 2021): Minooka Community High School at the Central Campus; instructed in two sections of a self-contained English 4 class with 12th grade students with high incident disabilities, developing lesson plans for face-to-face instruction.
SC English 4 - Section 2
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SC English 4- Section 1
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Student Teaching Location (Spring 2022): Lincoln Junior High in Lasalle, IL; instructed in an 5th-7th adaptive setting (no picture)
