Dymerski Resume
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Current Address: Ariana Dymerski Permanent Address: 301 W. Curtis Rd. #4-‐104 [email protected] 1142 West Church Road Savoy, IL 61874 Beecher, IL 60401 (708) 927-‐9520 (708) 946-‐6826 Career Objective
A special education teaching position in an elementary school setting where I can become actively involved in the school community along with my students.
Certification • Illinois Initial Type 10 Certificate (Learning Behavior Specialist I) Expected June 2014 • Illinois Initial Type 03 Certificate (Elementary Education, K-‐9) June 2012
Education • Master of Education in Special Education, Expected May 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-‐Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801 GPA: 4.00/4.00
• Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with High Honors, May 2012 University of Illinois at Urbana-‐Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801 Area of Concentration: Language Arts Endorsements: Middle School, General Science, and Social Sciences GPA: 3.85/4.00
• Marian Catholic High School, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 Fall 2004-‐Spring 2008
Field Experience Related to Career Objective Student Teacher, Garden Hills Elementary School, Champaign, IL Spring 2014
• Presented Direct Instruction curriculums infused with technology to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students with learning disabilities in math and reading.
• Created behavior management plans for students displaying challenging behaviors in the general education classroom.
Practicum Student, Young Adult Program, Champaign, IL Fall 2013 • Taught a functional life skill, vocational training, and community-‐based curriculum to 18-‐21 year
old students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities and autism five days per week. • Conducted a Functional Behavior Assessment on a student demonstrating challenging behaviors.
Practicum Student, Lincoln Elementary School, Monticello, IL Spring 2013 • Provided Direct Instruction to kindergarten and 1st grade students with dyslexia and
reading disabilities five days per week. • Participated in parallel coteaching within an inclusive kindergarten classroom.
Practicum Student, Central High School, Champaign, IL Fall 2012 • Presented interdisciplinary instruction of reading strategies within science and social studies
curriculums to sophomores with reading disabilities in a resource classroom five days per week. Student Teacher, Jefferson Middle School, Champaign, IL Spring 2012
• Prepared and instructed a 7th grade English Language Arts persuasive writing unit to three inclusive general education classrooms.
Practicum Student, Barkstall Elementary School, Champaign, IL Fall 2011 • Organized academic and social/emotional activities for an inclusive 1st grade classroom two days per week.
Honors Recipient of the College of Education Outstanding Student Medal for Master’s Students, Spring 2014 University of Illinois at Urbana-‐Champaign
James Scholar, University of Illinois at Urbana-‐Champaign Fall 2008-‐Spring 2013 Dean’s List, University of Illinois at Urbana-‐Champaign Spring 2011, Fall 2008 Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society, University of Illinois at Urbana-‐Champaign Inducted Spring 2011 Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, University of Illinois at Urbana-‐Champaign Inducted Fall 2010 Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, University of Illinois at Urbana-‐Champaign Inducted Spring 2009 John Phillip Sousa Award, Marian Catholic High School Spring 2008
Master’s Degree and Traineeship Research at the University of Illinois at Urbana-‐Champaign Student Researcher, SPED 591 Field Study and Thesis Research Fall 2013-‐Spring 2014
• Conducted a literature review about paraprofessional preparedness to manage challenging behaviors for students with moderate to severe disabilities.
• Executed the paraprofessional research project and wrote corresponding data analysis paper. Research Assistant, IEP Quality Indicator Scale (IQUIS) Illinois Grant Project Fall 2013-‐Spring 2014
• Assessed selections of Individualized Education Plan’s from Illinois school districts using the Quality Indicator Scale that addresses best practices in writing an IEP and using Common Core State Standards.
Research Assistant, Department of Special Education Spring 2013 • Located and summarized articles related to best practices in technology usage for all students
in the general education classroom for the Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform (CEEDAR) technology initiative.
Leadership and Service Camp Counselor, Champaign Urbana Special Recreation Summer 2012, 2013
• Wrote and directed three lesson plans weekly for students with moderate to severe disabilities. Volunteer, Be Kind Illinois-‐Ben’s Bells Community Art Project Fall 2012-‐Present
• Attended monthly community outreach events and hosted an event table at the Boneyard Arts Festival in Fisher, IL.
Member, Special Education Graduate Student Association Fall 2013-‐Present • Responsibilities included attending monthly meetings and participating in discussions
related to research and events pertaining to students with disabilities. Member, Marching Illini (Mellophone) Fall 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
• Responsibilities included attending daily rehearsals, performing at all home football games; Illini Marching Band Festival; Navy Pier, Chicago, IL; Texas Bowl, December 2010
Instructor, Highland Dance Workshops and Performances Spring 2009, Fall 2010, Spring 2011 • Responsibilities included instructing monthly two-‐hour sessions of Scottish Highland dancing and
performing at the Boneyard Arts Festival and the Folk Arts Festival; Heartland Gallery, Urbana, IL. Member, Student, Illinois, and National Education Associations Fall 2008-‐Present
• Responsibilities included attending bi-‐weekly meetings and participating in events related to working with children and gaining insight for career opportunities.
Special Interests and Abilities • Susan Barton Dyslexia Consultant Training Expected Summer 2014 • Completed coursework for Board Certified Behavior Analyst Expected Summer 2014 • Certified in CPR and First Aid April 2012-‐2014 • Certified Associate Highland Dance Teacher, Spring 2006-‐Present
Recognized by the British Association of Teachers of Dancing • Grade I Snare Drummer Recognized by the Midwest Pipe Band Association. Spring 2002-‐Present
Member of the Midlothian Scottish Pipe Band • Bassoonist-‐Selected for Illinois Music Education Association All-‐State Orchestra 2000-‐Present
References
• Stacy Dymond, Ph. D. Associate Professor, Special Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-‐Champaign, 276B Education Building, 1310 South Sixth Street, Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 217-‐419-‐1445; Email: [email protected]
• Maya Israel, Ph. D. Assistant Professor, Special Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-‐Champaign, 284C Education Building, 1310 South Sixth Street, Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 913-‐961-‐5890; Email: [email protected]
• Susan Talbott, Practicum Supervisor, Special Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-‐Champaign, 379 Education Building, 1310 South Sixth Street, Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 217-‐778-‐0935; Email: [email protected]
