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Alyssa Ann Margulis

Permanent Address: 961 Debra Lane, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007,

Cellular: 847-867-9048, Alyssa.margulis@gmail.com

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Expected Graduation: May 2013

Bachelor of Science in Special Education LBS1 GPA: 3.7/4.00

Deans List

StudentTeaching

Garden Hills Elementary School Champaign, IllinoisK-3 Resource, Cross-Categorical January 2013 Present

- Developed and wrote a Functional Behavior Intervention Plan for multiple students with challenging behavior

-Selected and implemented appropriate tier three, intensive interventions in math, reading, and writing

-Attended RtI meetings and helped to decide placements for struggling students in tiers 2 and 3

-Created visual schedules and choice menus for students struggling with transition

- Collaborated and co-taught with general education teachers to provide inclusive education to students with

disabilities

- Progress Monitored students using Curriculum Based Measurement and standardized probes in reading, math and

writing

EarlyFieldExperience 645hours

Centennial High School Champaign, IllinoisFunctional Life Skills self contained classroom August 2012 Dec 2012

-Conducted a Functional Behavior Assessment and created a plan for a student with challenging behavior-Developed a transition plan for a student transitioning out of High School

-Planned and participated in Community Based Instruction with students with severe disabilities

-Assisted in G-tube feedings and in teaching students toileting skills

- Wrote an Individualized Education Program for a student following a functional life skills curriculum

Urbana High School Urbana, IllinoisSelf Contained LD English, Co-Taught English January 2012 May 2012

-Developed a longitudinal curriculum for a student with a sever disability

-Collaborated with a General Education teacher to co-teach an English class

-Reviewed and critiques a scripted Literacy Curriculum

-Designed a unit on a popular novel and created assessments to measure their growth throughout the unit

Lincoln Trail Elementary School Mahomet, IllinoisSelf-Contained 4

thgrade Resource September 2011 December 2011

-Facilitated a person centered planning meeting to help to determine the goals and desires of an individual

-Reviewed and critiqued the schools current discipline plan

-Implemented a scripted curriculum and used daily assessments to make instructional decisions

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OtherRelevantExperiences

North West Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) Champaign, IllinoisPark District Inclusion Aid June 2010 - August 2012

-Help to provide structure to the camp day to help promote a more inclusive environment to all campers

-Implemented a behavioral reward system to reduce the amount of challenging behavior exhibited by a camper with

Autism

Childcare Provider Elk Grove Village, IllinoisJune 2010-Present

-Provided childcare to a young man with Autism

-Created outings to help increase involvement in the community

- Helped to create positive peer interactions in both the home and the community

Autism Speaks- U Champaign, IlinoisFounding Member April 2011-Present

-Assisted in founding the club at the University of Illinois

- Fundraised, advertised, and created activities to raise money and awareness about Autism

Circle Of Friends Adult DaycareVolunteer Champaign, Illinois

Jan 2011-May 2011

- Coordinated activities and outings for seniors with Alzheimers and other types of disabilities

Illinois Men Wheelc hair Basketball TeamVolunteer

- Fundraised to help gain resources for the team

- Attended practice 3-5 times per week to assist in video production

- Helped to create advertisement to increase awareness and attendance of home tournaments and games

LeadershipAlpha Xi Delta Fraternity Kappa Chapter Champaign, IllinoisRitual Chair Jan 2011- Jan 2012

- Planned and executed multiple ceremonies for over 170 women to attend

-Coordinated a retreat which educated all chapter members on the historical significance of the chapter

- Collaborated with our National Fraternity Headquarters to ensure that all requirements relating to the ritual of

Alpha Xi Delta were being met

- Participated on the Philanthropy committee for the National Philanthropy, Autism Speaks

Other Work Experience

Hanna Andersson- Retail Childrens clothing storeSales Associate Schaumburg, Illinois

August 2010- Present

-Assisted customers in online orders and in store purchases

-Worked as part of a team and collaborated to help increase sales in our store

References

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